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Have an 08 ultra 41000 miles. Thinking of doing cams over winter (dealer install). Mostly ride in 2500-3000 rpm range, would like more power from1500-3000 rpm range. Which cams recrommend and why? Thanks
If your bike is a keeper , and your only installing a good bolt in cam, that is tried and true, the Andrews 48 in a 96ci gets my tick .... If you dont wont to go aftermarket, a set of SE255's take offs can be got cheap, and will also put a smile on your face in the rpm you are looking for.... As you have 43,000 miles on her ,, Replace lifters,,, There seems to be a knock for Harley lifters,,, All I can say to that is, you have 42k on her ,, have you had any trouble with the harley lifters ???
I would replace stock pushrods for adjustable pushrods .... Your call ...
Install new inner cam bearings ... Absolutely ....
Check cam tensioners ,, at your mileage ,, I would replace them ...
Check oil pump ,,, replace if major scoring ....
Check cam plate ,,, should be good ....
All gaskets and oil orings ,,, replace .....
A good tune .... Absolutely ....
There can be other things that may need attention ,,,, Your clutch .... If your clutch plates are fine ,,, a heavy duty clutch spring can be a good addition with the added power .... Enjoy the upgrade .....Cheers ....
Conventional wisdom definitely points to the Andrews 48 for a TC96, especially if you're looking for low/mid range power. But given you specified 1500-3000 is there another cam 1 step below the 48 that might be a better fit? Road Star mentioned the Andrews 26 that sounds spot on:
"Bolt-in cam 96 - 103 inches and stock compression ratio. Great for two up touring, this cam will add torque and HP at lower and middle RPM ranges. (1800-5200 RPM).
I looked hard at the Andrews 48, but ended up going a different route with my 96" RKC, as I wanted more power from 2500-5000, so I chose the Wood 555. Definitely not the right cam for your use case, nor is the Wood 222, which is a little larger than the 48.
Good luck with whatever you decide, I spent way too much time researching every cam thread I could find here before I made my decision. You might want to call Andrews directly to talk about your intended use as they were helpful when I was doing my homework.
If the ultra is the same as the sg id get rid of that 66 tooth pulley. And go with the Andrews 48h cam. There is a thread on hear with the pn for the Japanese sportster 08 rear pulley that is a perfect fit. I went with the 48h and wasn't happy with it til the pulley was changed. Those 2 mods will make you smile every time you twist the throttle.
I put the Andrews 48 in my 96. A scenario where this cam shines, two Lane road, 65 mph, 6th gear, feet on the highway pegs. Come up to a truck hauling scrap metal, you want to pass, roll the throttle and fly by, no hesitation, no downshifting. It quickly climbs past 100 mph.
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