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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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I just call my local dealer and ask about cam installation charge,this is for the cams se 204 all gaskets needed and dyno tune 920$ total,plus he offer to come pick up the bike and drop it off after the job is done,I think this is reasonable price....what do you think?
 
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I just got a quote from a reliable Indy shop here in town and they quoted $764 for two S&S cams with the auto compression release and all the trimmings installed. However, I have a Power Commander that automatically adjusts for any moderate engine changes so a dyno would not be necessary.
 

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Mine was right at 600 i had all the parts they gave me 20% off so it ended up being 460 does the 900 include the cam? I think just the labor to change cam was 370
 
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I just call my local dealer and ask about cam installation charge,this is for the cams se 204 all gaskets needed and dyno tune 920$ total,plus he offer to come pick up the bike and drop it off after the job is done,I think this is reasonable price....what do you think?
The 204's are a real fussy cam to tune. (They have a lot of advance built into the cam). When I ran them in a 95" on my last bike, all the dealer did was set the AFR, and did not mess with timing.
After taking it to a reputable tuner who did adjust timing, it was like a new bike.

I did enjoy the 204's! Really nice exhaust note too.
 
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Mine was right at 600 i had all the parts they gave me 20% off so it ended up being 460 does the 900 include the cam? I think just the labor to change cam was 370
yes everything,thy will even come get my bike from my garage and bring it back.
 
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Sounds a tad high to me.
 
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Cams $250
Adj Push rod $150
A hand ful of gaskets $20
Dyno tune $300
That leaves $200 for labor.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Sash302
Cams $250
Adj Push rod $150
A hand ful of gaskets $20
Dyno tune $300
That leaves $200 for labor.
If they have a competent Dyno Tuner that will be good, but you never really know. I say do it yourself and save a bunch of cash. It's not that hard, just takes a bit of time. However, if you are busy and not mechanically inclined and have the cash why not? I can't stand to lay down close to a grand for something i can do myself. Plus, order your parts and all from Zanotti or Chicago HD for a 20% discount.
 
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Go for it! doesnt sound too bad. i was quoted higher before i decided on an indy 95" kit...now have 100 hp 104 tq. extremely happy with that. opinions on here are like ******** everyone has one. just do it get it tuned and youll love your bike even more!!
 
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Originally Posted by matt816
Go for it! doesnt sound too bad. i was quoted higher before i decided on an indy 95" kit...now have 100 hp 104 tq. extremely happy with that. opinions on here are like ******** everyone has one. just do it get it tuned and youll love your bike even more!!
Yeah, if you are not into working on it yourself, something about having them pick up the bike and return it, sounds alluring.
 
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