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Apr 25, 2011 | 07:30 PM

davidrock59@yahoo.com

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bolt -in cams

lookin at installing a andrewsTW26A cam in my 2002 fatboy what are the disadvantages and other issues that i may come across with this installation it is carb model appreciate any input

Apr 25, 2011 | 07:38 PM

tlb

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You are going to have to decide if you want to replace your stock tensioners, or go with the upgrade.

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lookin at installing a andrewsTW26A cam in my 2002 fatboy what are the disadvantages and other issues that i may come across with this installation it is carb model appreciate any input

Apr 25, 2011 | 08:32 PM

poppavein

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I'm happy with the TW26G cams in my 2002 Road King. I went with the gear cams (and peace of mind.)

Apr 25, 2011 | 09:15 PM

Bluehighways

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I have 26H's in my 2010 103" in an otherwise Stage 1 engine. Very nice power band, nice lope at idle (850 RPM), noticeably louder than the stock cams, no lag at low RPM's and still pulls strong long after I get nervous about the high RPM's and shift into the next gear.

Apr 26, 2011 | 03:42 AM

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

I am happy with ours..
great for 2 up putting around and still hangs in when I wind her out.

Plus's are,, lot better ride-ability, better fuel mileage, and cooled her oil temp about 15* and easy on valve train.

No minus's as far as I am concerned.

Apr 26, 2011 | 05:17 AM

roadkingharry

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I have the 26A, nice cam. Replace your inner cam bearings while you're in there with Torrington B148's. If you really want a nice bump, go to 95" and have your heads worked over. Depends on your budget.

Apr 26, 2011 | 12:41 PM

klf33

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Have you considered upgraded your tensioners to Hydraulic style while you are at it ? and go with an 'N' cam from Andrews ?

The 26 will probably roughen your Idle, my 37 made my idle tricky a bit when the bike is cold.

I would highly recommend the upgrade, my cam tensioners were not only shot at 37K miles, but the cam bearings were a disaster waiting to happen