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Oct 6, 2011 | 05:26 PM

Bagger Jim

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Thinking cams

My bike is basically stock with SE AC and slip on's. (I removed the straight pipes and like the stock sound and look better.) Was looking at Andrews N4's, but then adding a T Header and starting down the slippery slope to more $$ "invested". I've been that way before on my last bike and was reluctant to do it again cause it's a never ending ride. Someone talk me down.

Oct 6, 2011 | 05:30 PM

jockeyshiftjoe

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You need the cams! Buy the cams! Your bike won't be complete without cams! BUY THE CAMS!

Oct 6, 2011 | 05:41 PM

HOTLAP

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What exactly are you trying to accomplish with cams in a stock motor?
The performance return for time & money invested is just not worth it IMHO.

Oct 6, 2011 | 05:48 PM

xFreebirdx

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Originally Posted by HOTLAP

What exactly are you trying to accomplish with cams in a stock motor?
The performance return for time & money invested is just not worth it IMHO.

+1.... Cams are useless without complimenting head work.

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Oct 6, 2011 | 06:42 PM

HarleyScuba

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Forget the cams. Just clothespin a playing card against your spokes. Cool sound and good looks.

Oct 6, 2011 | 06:46 PM

wahlumsurfer

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+1.... Cams are useless without complimenting head work.

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+2, this

Oct 6, 2011 | 06:51 PM

jockeyshiftjoe

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Originally Posted by HarleyScuba

Forget the cams. Just clothespin a playing card against your spokes. Cool sound and good looks.

Playing cards are old school, try new school!
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Oct 6, 2011 | 07:31 PM

woodworking1

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Originally Posted by xFreebirdx

+1.... Cams are useless without complimenting head work.

.

+3 a wise man once said.....

Oct 6, 2011 | 07:44 PM

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Bagger Jim

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From: Fort Myers, Fl.

Thank you all (except "buy the cams Joe"

). I just needed a push in the direction I was headed. I did have a cam in my last bike, but also had a slew of engine mods, and like I said, I really don't want to go that road again. Just keep repeating, just ride it...just ride it...just ride it....... (or try a turbo spoke)