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Old May 14, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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I have a 2010 flhx that needs to be woke up. With all the cam choices I am at a loss. The bike will be driven long distance and will be working in the 1800-4000 rpm range. I am torn with the hq-500,andrews 26,se 204,woods 6-6.The bike is gettin a stage 1 air cleaner,tts, and a d and d 2 into 1 with the quiet baffle. I am not looking to do any other upgrades. I would like to see around 20/20 hp/tq increase. I dont want any lifter noise either. Any input would help.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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i have a stage one with 204 cams. doesn't come on at 1800. more like 2200 when the torque really starts to climb. it is a 2010 roadglide 96
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Andrews 21H,

No more debate needed,
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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Headwork and hq525's will give you all the power you are looking for.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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For that rpm range, don't overlook the SE-255 cams. Do a search and read iclicks write up and look at dyno sheets with these cams. You can get them cheap too.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 1931jamesw
For that rpm range, don't overlook the SE-255 cams. Do a search and read iclicks write up and look at dyno sheets with these cams. You can get them cheap too.
+1 1800-4000 RPM.... 255s are probably the best way to go.

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Old May 14, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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SE-204 gets my vote. It's a great little cam that surprised me!


https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-and-dyno.html
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Whatever you choose a cam is a great upgrade. Everyone has bias toward the cam that they bought. I am no different.
 
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Originally Posted by sporacer
I have a 2010 flhx that needs to be woke up. With all the cam choices I am at a loss. The bike will be driven long distance and will be working in the 1800-4000 rpm range. I am torn with the hq-500,andrews 26,se 204,woods 6-6.The bike is gettin a stage 1 air cleaner,tts, and a d and d 2 into 1 with the quiet baffle. I am not looking to do any other upgrades. I would like to see around 20/20 hp/tq increase. I dont want any lifter noise either. Any input would help.
I chose the SE211 cams...I am very happy with the results!! Sure, a bump in compression will unleash all potential of these cams, but... with the performance I have without doing the 103BB kit, I can't be more pleased... By the way... I ride interstate to and from work, 58 miles round trip, I'm getting 240 miles per tank (5.2 gallon top off) every time.. No lifter noise either.... Good luck!!
 
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I just installed redshift 575's with my 103" build and find them a little later coming on at about 3000 right until the needle is buried!! I may look at a different cam for the lower end next winter, that is if I can hang onto my tags this summer! Whatever you choose you'll be impressed with, makes twisting the wrist soooo much fun!
 
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