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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bigheadted
I have a 88 incher and went with the 21 Andrews cams, they are a tractor of a cam and make the torque right where a touring bike motor lives.

IMHO you do not need the "upgrade" stuff, just change the inner cam bearings and your tensioner shoes and maybe do oil pump bypass spring / plunger. went with the Baisley spring and plunger for about 25 buck or so. 10k trouble free miles so far and I quit thinking about 95 inches and head work I am so pleased with this setup and my riding style.


Call up Andrews and talk to them, be honest about your riding style and make a choice.
Excellent advice right here. Go with the 21s and just replace your existing shoes with the CYCO shoes. Excellent boost right where you need it and a lot less pricey than the other stuff you were thinking about doing.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 10:05 AM
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The old girl's torque has been known to change with a firm grip and twist at the buns.
Perhaps none in others.
YMMV.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 10:24 AM
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I used the Andres 48H cams and am very happy...Bike is a torque monster
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 04:28 PM
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Welcome to the forum and great choice with the 21's. You will love them. Also another vote for just changing to cyco tensioner shoes and ride on.
 
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