Cam Install
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From: SoCal.....I'm only here for the weather
As said above do it yourself. I did my '07 several years ago using the S&S 551 Easy-starts and it's the best thing I've ever done to a motorcycle and I've been riding bikes since 1965. I bought the necessary tools and watched a few videos and my bike still today with 80K miles runs better than it did when I bought it in 2011 with 19K miles. And yes on the Power Vision from Fuel Moto.
If you want to do it yourself and need the tools let me know. I still have them and will sell them to you at half the cost of new plus shipping. I need to start liquidating my stuff and I don't think I'll be doing any more cam swaps. Oh, and be prepared to upgrade your clutch. That was the first thing I noticed on my initial run after the cam swap.
If you want to do it yourself and need the tools let me know. I still have them and will sell them to you at half the cost of new plus shipping. I need to start liquidating my stuff and I don't think I'll be doing any more cam swaps. Oh, and be prepared to upgrade your clutch. That was the first thing I noticed on my initial run after the cam swap.
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From: memphis
good luck!
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Cruiser
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From: Valley Head, WV
Thank you. I may go that route to keeps costs down. Getting the PV is a big chunk (1/3) of the project cost
Road Warrior
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From: Lost
Don't know if you have ever had a motor with cams but it does change the way your bike wants to be ridden. I mean it wants to be ridden at a higher rpm than you probably have been riding it. I went with the Andrews 48h cams and they don't start coming on until around 2800 rpm and then they go!! Before the cam change I would cruise around 2600-2700. Just takes a little to get used to and I haven't been in 6th gear since I put them in. Fuel Moto is the way to go....
I primarily like to ride around 3000 rpm and dont really want to go over that. But would definitely like to have a nice smooth, strong acceleration below 3k rpm. Power to pass when the need arises.
Looking forward to OPs build. OP Good luck on your project
Last edited by pyuchem; Oct 19, 2022 at 10:44 AM.
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From: NC
Dont want to hijack the thread. But I love reading these kinds of threads, since I plan to do stage II someday.
I primarily like to ride around 3000 rpm and dont really want to go over that. But would definitely like to have a nice smooth, strong acceleration below 3k rpm. Power to pass when the need arises.
Looking forward to OPs build. OP Good luck on your project
I primarily like to ride around 3000 rpm and dont really want to go over that. But would definitely like to have a nice smooth, strong acceleration below 3k rpm. Power to pass when the need arises.
Looking forward to OPs build. OP Good luck on your project
Road Warrior
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From: Lost
I like Harley but I dont trust it like my Japanese bikes I had. Im afraid it will break down if I ride it hard. In 6 yrs and 60,000 miles I havent once ridden it over 3k rpm. Lol
I try not to push it hard. When I do stage II, Ill make a list of parts to upgrade.
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From: SE Michigan
Unless you're kidding and I'm just dense.
Road Warrior
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Im serious. I like Harley but dont trust it as much as my Japanese bikes.
May be its in my mind. But nothing is going to convince me that Harley is as much reliable as Honda. Its fun but not trustworthy.
Thats why my bike is still stock, Im afraid to even do stage II.
like I said maybe its just my perception.
All I know is if you dont abuse your Harley and take it easy these Rushmore bikes will get you past 100k miles without issues. But sooner or later youll have to upgrade the parts. Build top or bottom end and many other things. Wont be like a goldwing that it last more than 500k miles with just maintenance.
Last edited by pyuchem; Oct 20, 2022 at 06:09 PM.