I have a 2004 Softail Deuce. I'm thinking about getting some cams installed. Mainly because I'm concerned about the cam chain tensioners. I figure if I'm going to have the cam chest opened, I might as well do an upgrade. Then I was thinking about it. If I'm going to do cams, should I just do the 95" upgrade while I'm at it? I do my own work, but I'm concerned about messing with a motor that has been bulletproof thus far. So I'd rather have someone that knows what they're doing handle it. Where is the best place in Northern VA to get it done? I got a quote from Patriot HD that labor alone would be $1300 and they'd make me buy a SERT since they don't think the PCIII is a good tuner (I disagree). So I'd like to find an independent shop in the area. How much would I be looking roughly for parts/labor for cams and how much parts/labor for a 95" with cams? I have been reading a lot, but there are so many choices.

 

+1 -- I get dizzy trying to sort out all the options and opinions(!) Guess I'll just keep reading/questioning.

 

Call Woods cams and find out who his prefered installers are for your area.He will point you in the right direction to get all of your questions answered in one shop.

 

I had my work done in the winter instead of summer.. most shops have special winter prices.

It'll save U some coin...

price is related to Ur choices... our dealer two yrs ago did the SE103 with cams and dyno for $1799. Woods cams or Gear cams will be more also.

Thinking a 95 kit and cams for Urs would be $2200 or more and U choice of turner and dyno will be on top of that.

 

Woods or Andrews, both sell you the complete kit.
For your bike which is light (like mine) I highly recommend the Andrews 37N , great cam, my engine is fully stock yet the bike jumps really with it. I am told it gets better if I do big bore (like yourself).
You will be looking at around 700$ for the kit (including cams) + around 110$ for the Adjustable push-rods if you do not have them + some gaskets and oils. say 900$ give or take + 3-5 hours of labor depending on the shop.

I know those who order the parts separately and can navigate the maze do take out 50-100$ from that, but I could not do it .

Hope this helps.
Regards

 

No need for adjustable pushrods if you are going to a 95". You are going to have to pull the heads anyway.

Drew

 

You guys are awesome. I'll take a look at the woods and andrews sites and see what they have to offer. I have a fuel moto PCIII already, high flow air cleaner, and vance and hines BSS. I may just wait it out until winter so I can have the bike down for a while and not feel guilty about missing a good riding day. I just keep reading about these cam chain tensioners and worry that I've got a ticking time bomb between my legs. I've just never paid anyone to work on my bike before, so I don't know who to go to and who I can trust around here. Getting the manufacturers preferred installers is a great idea though.

 

True That...

One thing, remember not to get carried away too much in the 'power' department, our bikes are heavy and not easy to stop /maneuver... so go for reliability, so far you are OK.

I always say, My bike is pretty and I like to go slow so it can be seen, given the way those jap bikes look I do not blame them for wanting to disappear quick

 

stevevfd- I live right next to Quantico and know all the local indy owners in the area. Shoot me an IM and I will get you hooked up...

 

How many miles on your ride? If you're concerned about the tensioners, buy a pair online at Zanotti's, pull the cam cover and have a look. You need a dental mirror to check the rear tensioner. If they're bad, replace them. If they're ok,set the tensioners aside, button up the cover and start accumulating parts for the winter and do the build yourself. If I had to do it over, I'd go to 98" with the Hillside/Wiseco pistons and have Hillside,a site sponsor, bore my cylinders to 98". Send them your heads to match the cam you chose, they like the Woods. Between now and the winter, do as much reading as you can about installing cams and a big bore kit, there's good videos out there showing you the process and detailing some of the aspects that may not bo so clear when you read about it. When you're finished and crank her up for the 1st time, you'll have a grin almost as big as the 1st time you got laid. Then you call call the bike yours.