Cam change report
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From: Port St Lucie, FL
I just dropped the bike off at the Dealer to get the work done, with my schedule, it was a good fit.
Does anyone have a map that they would be willing to share? Just to have a baseline to start out with, that has a similar 2009 FLHX setup to mine with the SE 255 cam's installed (SE Heavy Breather & Reinhart Slip-ons).
Does anyone have a map that they would be willing to share? Just to have a baseline to start out with, that has a similar 2009 FLHX setup to mine with the SE 255 cam's installed (SE Heavy Breather & Reinhart Slip-ons).
I have all the parts to do the SE255 CAM swap and the SE Compensator at the same time.
Here's what I want to know if it is a good fair deal:
I was at my dealer today they offered me the following. They said they would do my 5000 mile service (me providing the Amsoil), 3 Baseline dyno runs (before Cams & Compensator), Install the Cams & Compensator (with me providing the parts), and do 3 more dyno runs for $550. I have $495 in all the parts right now, so for $995, I would get a 5K service, 6 dyno runs and all labor. Do you think this makes the pot sweet enough to let them do it?
My thinking is that they will be more likely to honor any furutre warranty claim I may have (providing no foul play on my part) if I throw them a bone and get the work done by them. Normally they just see me at the dealership for parts I can't find cheaper on the internet, this would build a little bit of repore with the service department.
What are your thoughts on the matter?
Here's what I want to know if it is a good fair deal:
I was at my dealer today they offered me the following. They said they would do my 5000 mile service (me providing the Amsoil), 3 Baseline dyno runs (before Cams & Compensator), Install the Cams & Compensator (with me providing the parts), and do 3 more dyno runs for $550. I have $495 in all the parts right now, so for $995, I would get a 5K service, 6 dyno runs and all labor. Do you think this makes the pot sweet enough to let them do it?
My thinking is that they will be more likely to honor any furutre warranty claim I may have (providing no foul play on my part) if I throw them a bone and get the work done by them. Normally they just see me at the dealership for parts I can't find cheaper on the internet, this would build a little bit of repore with the service department.
What are your thoughts on the matter?
Last edited by NAUIdvr1; Nov 9, 2009 at 09:10 PM.
Tourer
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From: Port St Lucie, FL
Got word from my dealer today, as my Bike rolled off the Dyno. 82HP and 102 TQ! Whaa Whoooooo!
It is raining here, and I can't get to the dealer, to pick the bike up until Monday. The weather for Monday is supposed to be good, so I should be able to put some good miles on the bike as a break-in run. I can hardly wait.
I don't have the dyno sheet yet, or the before numbers, but will get them and post about them once I have picked up the bike and have the sheets in hand.
It is raining here, and I can't get to the dealer, to pick the bike up until Monday. The weather for Monday is supposed to be good, so I should be able to put some good miles on the bike as a break-in run. I can hardly wait.
I don't have the dyno sheet yet, or the before numbers, but will get them and post about them once I have picked up the bike and have the sheets in hand.
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That TQ number is the best I've seen on a stock TC96, and HP is right where it should be. I'd be very happy with that.
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I'd be ecstatic!!! Your gonna love the SE255's. They pull like a train! I could only wish I was close to a GOOD dynotuner.
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
Just completed the install of 255 cams in my scoot & also changed the cam bearings to Torrington's. What a difference this cam is over the stock cam. I noticed instantly more vibration during idle but when rolling it smooths out. The throttle and torque was quite amazing and feels like a whole new bike. When I am accelerating the torque really pulls the bike and it seems effortlessly compared to the stock cam. Rode @ 75 miles today and with 6th gear the bike had no problem pulling up semi-steep grades where before I would have to downshift to 5th gear.
Overall I am very impressed with this somewhat cheap modification for torque. Now I am looking at pulling the true duals off and installing a 2:1 system.
Overall I am very impressed with this somewhat cheap modification for torque. Now I am looking at pulling the true duals off and installing a 2:1 system.
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Power commander probably has a map very close to what you need. I know they have one for an 07 with that set-up (different mufflers) but close.
WWW.powercommander.com
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From: Port St Lucie, FL
iClick,
I wanted to get your input on a new CAM Harley came out with a few weeks back. The SE 259. How do you think it compares with SE 255?
I have completed the SE 255 in my Street Glide, but am contemplating the SE 259 in my '07 Dyna Street Bob. The reason I asked you is because of all the comparisons you have done between the SE 255 and others, in relation to the opening and closing degrees.
Thanks!
I wanted to get your input on a new CAM Harley came out with a few weeks back. The SE 259. How do you think it compares with SE 255?
I have completed the SE 255 in my Street Glide, but am contemplating the SE 259 in my '07 Dyna Street Bob. The reason I asked you is because of all the comparisons you have done between the SE 255 and others, in relation to the opening and closing degrees.
Thanks!
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
It just depends on what you want in a cam, but for your Dyna it might be fine if you increased compression. To me it violates the spirit of a touring-bike powerplant, which is not to race but to provide power where you ride. Just my 2˘.