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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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have me half tempted to try one on my own. I have a 2010 Ultra with like 600 miles on it, it is currently on the lift out in the garage. I pulled the stock exhaust off to install V&H dresser duals and a SE air cleaner, I have a race tuner for it also.

I read atrain68's thread and some of the others, so I am thinking well it's already mostly apart, why not go ahead and pick up a set of 255s and go for it, the weather here in Ohio is going to suck for the next month or two, beside atrain68 lives close by. I have never met him but if I screw the thing up maybe I can beg him to come help me, decisions, decisions.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Same here, i have been thinking of doing the same thing. I think the 255 are the way to go.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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i have done two set in different bikes (99 sg & 01 RK ) get a service book just in case you forget something not hard to do at all you will need to press cams out & in cam plate ( u can do it )
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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2010 the cams don't need pressed out/in the cam plate. 07 and newer have the new style cam plate.

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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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On a 2010 you don't need to press the cams in or out of the plate. You would need to deal with the inner bearings still
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Please explain why you dont have to press them in or out of the plate on 07 and newer.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 1931jamesw
Please explain why you dont have to press them in or out of the plate on 07 and newer.
Because there is no (physical) bearing in the camplate. THey use an "oil bearing".

Try a TMan 525 in those new motors!
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by slick813
have me half tempted to try one on my own. I have a 2010 Ultra with like 600 miles on it, it is currently on the lift out in the garage. I pulled the stock exhaust off to install V&H dresser duals and a SE air cleaner, I have a race tuner for it also.

I read atrain68's thread and some of the others, so I am thinking well it's already mostly apart, why not go ahead and pick up a set of 255s and go for it, the weather here in Ohio is going to suck for the next month or two, beside atrain68 lives close by. I have never met him but if I screw the thing up maybe I can beg him to come help me, decisions, decisions.
Feel free to PM me if you get stuck. Glad to help out where I can.
 
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Originally Posted by PhilM
Try a TMan 525 in those new motors!
PhilM, in your opinion/experience - does the Tman 525 need a bit of compression? Or do they work well in a completely stock top end?

Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by thewholehog
PhilM, in your opinion/experience - does the Tman 525 need a bit of compression? Or do they work well in a completely stock top end?

Thanks.
They are designed as a "bolt-in" and work quite well that way. They are also able to work well, up to 10:1 CR.

Here's the blurb from TR's website:
"Chain drive bolt-in Cam, no head work required. Works well at 9.1 to 10.1 compression. A very good combination with flat top pistons and stock heads. Horsepower and torque increase with smooth ride."
http://tmanperformance.com/cams.htm

"Rideability" is excellent with them, properly tuned of course ~ additionally, they are very easy to tune!

Please don't drag me into another Squeal'n Beagle 255 debate.

My experience, advice, and recommendation is the TR525.
 
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