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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by gregbenner
Zanotti's sells them for under $10. Plus 20-25% off all the Harley parts. I think George's Garage wants close to $20.
Thanks, that helps a lot as I'll be buying the HD parts from Zanotti.

Thanks everyone else for the suggestions too. This site rocks
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Awsome pic of your bike Twinrider. WHat do the Japanese think about Harley Davidson?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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I don't like the curve on the 255's. They sign off way too early for me. IMO there are better choices out there. The curve that Jamie posted on the package that he offers looked good. I like the flat curve on my 204's.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by nccinstaller
well my wife is buying me adjustable push rods and cam install kit for christmas i just have to decide which ones to choose. i had been leaning towards se255 but a local harley mechanic told me i would need to do head work on my bike to make these work but from what i have heard on here that doesnt seem true. i have rinehart true duals, se air cleaner, and stage one download right now. just want to add the cams and a tuner. i do about alot of 2up riding with the wife so just want more torque for better acceleration and passing power
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http://www.tmanperformance.com/cams.htm
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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The SE 255 is your only choice??
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Does no one look anything up in the archives anymore, this same question about those wimpy cams must be asked at least twice every week!!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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The legs on 255 are sure to run out early!!!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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255s are essentially stock cams with higher lift.....Definately poop out early.
 
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