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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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I'm just curious if anyone has any help for me on timing cams on an 08 nightster. It seems like all the links I find either don't work or are for older models. I pulled the cam cover off in order to powdercoat it. I attempted to keep the cams in place and failed at it. I'd rather not buy a manual for just this purpose. I already have the rocker boxes off to coat them so I figured I'd get the cams figured out now.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Really man? Stop being so cheap and
 
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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You need the manual. I wouldn't recommend that you build the cam chest without the proper instructions. You'll need all sorts of information. You could easily do more than the cost of a manual in damage.

I'm a reasonably experienced spanner but I wouldn't work without a proper manual. I always include the cost of one in the purchase of any of my bikes.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Scuba10jdl
Really man? Stop being so cheap and
+1 Its that easy......

Complete cam installation instructions is a bit above and beyond.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Are the pdf manuals you can get for $10 any good?
 
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