Cam upgrade
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 651
Likes: 72
From: Harleysville, PA
yes.....I got a great loping awesome idle after warmup. Remember, after going to stage 2......cams, and pull-push more air, the tune is the key. I sent a request to V&H, got a fast reply from Cheyne. He sent me a custom tune after stage 1 and 2. Working on my auto tune now from my stage 2 base map. V&H did a great job. Once you marry the fp3 to the bike, you send your vin to them. They can upload you a tune in seconds after it's built. You will have to send them the specs on the cams. Lift/duration specs that is......Very happy with the entire process!
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2012 FLHR (Road King) Ember Red Sunglo & Merlo
Cruise Control, ABS, Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced Spoke Tubeless Wheels, Security Package, Saddle Bag LED Lid Spoilers, and an array of accessories that enhances nostalgic appearance & blood curdling performance.
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I had Andrews 57H, propipe, Ness A/C, SERT, and Dyno tune done at my local dealer in the fall of 2015. They charged me $1300. I ended up with 97hp/108tq. I've been very happy with my 13 RK performance. This year will focus on suspension.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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Yes, I used to run a HQ 7 I think it was in a 88" engine, it was noisy, ran decent but I pulled it for a Andrews 37 which was a better cam.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 313
Likes: 8
From: Southern Nevada
I have the Vance and Hines Xpipe, Monsta Round slipons, hiflow ac, Harley tuner (the one that's banned) and a 259e cam in a 14 limited. The bike runs like a scalded dog. It climbs hills like a beast.
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 1,072
Likes: 212
From: Boston,Ma
Sounds like a nice strong setup, who did the work?
Road Captain
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 536
Likes: 19
From: York Haven Pa
I just rebuilt my 103 to 10.2-1 comp and running Andrews 54's. They hit about 2700 rpm and pull to 5400. That is RIGHT where I ride. The hit is not hard but it is steady. If you do a lot of longer distance riding, I would suggest the 54s over the 57s. The 57s hit hard but drop off hard. I had the opportunity to test ride 2 bikes with the same piston set up but the two different cams. I liked the overall performance of the 54s.