Feb 13, 2015, 01:41 PM
Last edit by: IB Advertising
Everything Breakout! Find out everything you need to know! Some topics include:
• Customizing you bike
• Seats
• Risers
• And much more!
For more information check out these threads:More Threads
• Customizing you bike
• Seats
• Risers
• And much more!
For more information check out these threads:More Threads
The Everything Breakout Thread
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 6,174
Likes: 1,960
From: Great State of Canada
I was flipping the coin with 57H on one side and 204 on the other. My HD Dealer would provide either at the very same cost. My Dealer offered that, installed by them, neither cam would present a warranty problem but, all things being equal, a SE part installed by a HD certified tech would be an easier proposition for them should a warranty claim arise.
Couldn't see sense in potentially making things harder than they needed to be and couldn't be happier with my choice. "204 all day long"
.
Couldn't see sense in potentially making things harder than they needed to be and couldn't be happier with my choice. "204 all day long"
.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 7,492
Likes: 103
From: Stuttgart, Germany
I was flipping the coin with 57H on one side and 204 on the other. My HD Dealer would provide either at the very same cost. My Dealer offered that, installed by them, neither cam would present a warranty problem but, all things being equal, a SE part installed by a HD certified tech would be an easier proposition for them should a warranty claim arise.
Couldn't see sense in potentially making things harder than they needed to be and couldn't be happier with my choice. "204 all day long".
Couldn't see sense in potentially making things harder than they needed to be and couldn't be happier with my choice. "204 all day long"
.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 164
Likes: 4
From: Kansas
I'll sell you my 57h cams as soon as I get my bike back dog. I ran into a little snag with the parts I bought from my buddy. Pistons were bad so I was in a spot of just sticking with the 57h and put back together basically stock otherwise. But after it was already tore apart I decided to go bigger and I'm waiting on the machinist to get my jugs bored. Going 107" now. They are brand new, never used. Only opened to make sure they were the correct cams. I'm hoping to have it back within the next week or so.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,626
Likes: 310
From: "Old Hangtown" Placerville Ca.
LA Dog, if your thinking of going with the 204, you should compare it to the 37h, similar specs to the 204 including lift, 508 vs 510 with the 37h. The 57h has basically the same specs as the 37 but with a 560 lift. Still a great choice I'm sure..
Last edited by Rocker B; Mar 3, 2016 at 08:41 PM.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 3,185
Likes: 189
From: 90210
yeh thanks Rocker- I been kicking around cam specs and for a stock motor I'm liking the 38 intake close event of the 57H vs the 34 of the 204. Durations are the same. 57h would fit how I ride better and also fit the rpm shift / quicker rev up given by the shorter ratio belt pulleys. Heck I could even go with a 40 intake close and still get into the power band quickly, but I would want to start bumping compression at that point. I see why a lot of guys like the 204 because TQ comes on earlier and helps compensate for the stock too tall gearing when hitting it off the line. it's a good drop in if nothing else is to be modified.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 3,185
Likes: 189
From: 90210
I'll sell you my 57h cams as soon as I get my bike back dog. I ran into a little snag with the parts I bought from my buddy. Pistons were bad so I was in a spot of just sticking with the 57h and put back together basically stock otherwise. But after it was already tore apart I decided to go bigger and I'm waiting on the machinist to get my jugs bored. Going 107" now. They are brand new, never used. Only opened to make sure they were the correct cams. I'm hoping to have it back within the next week or so.
hit me via pm and we can chat further.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,626
Likes: 310
From: "Old Hangtown" Placerville Ca.
yeh thanks Rocker- I been kicking around cam specs and for a stock motor I'm liking the 38 intake close event of the 57H vs the 34 of the 204. Durations are the same. 57h would fit how I ride better and also fit the rpm shift / quicker rev up given by the shorter ratio belt pulleys. Heck I could even go with a 40 intake close and still get into the power band quickly, but I would want to start bumping compression at that point. I see why a lot of guys like the 204 because TQ comes on earlier and helps compensate for the stock too tall gearing when hitting it off the line. it's a good drop in if nothing else is to be modified.
Last edited by Rocker B; Mar 3, 2016 at 09:25 PM.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 125
Likes: 3
From: DFW TX
get a different low profile seat- the stock seat is really going to keep you pushed forward, you may find that is easier to do and more comfortable.
don't get the SERT. you'll be shooting yourself in the foot. all of HD's tuning maps are "epa compliant", including stage1 maps. absolutely horrible.
you don't need to spend money ($500 or more) on a one time dyno tune unless you are going to change motor components like cams + heads + cubic inches + throttle body / injectors.
get a Powervision, V&H Fuel Pack, TTS MasterTune - much better by far. the "ultimate" is the Powervision plus the Target Tune wide band O2 add on.
JMHO-
don't get the SERT. you'll be shooting yourself in the foot. all of HD's tuning maps are "epa compliant", including stage1 maps. absolutely horrible.
you don't need to spend money ($500 or more) on a one time dyno tune unless you are going to change motor components like cams + heads + cubic inches + throttle body / injectors.
get a Powervision, V&H Fuel Pack, TTS MasterTune - much better by far. the "ultimate" is the Powervision plus the Target Tune wide band O2 add on.
JMHO-
Thanks for the advise! I think I will be going with the Powervision after researching it.
Thanks again.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 3,185
Likes: 189
From: 90210
yep I hear you on that- 560 should be plenty fine, IIRC the stock heads support up to 590 (off top of my head I could be remembering that incorrectly)- but I know 560 is within tolerable limits. but on a stock motor I don't think there would be much noticeable difference between the 37/57.