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Sep 23, 2010 | 06:14 PM

Jason H

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Have an 08SG looking at new cams do I need gear drive or are the chain drive enough. Talked to 2 diff builders and got 2 totally diff answers. Just thought I see what any one else had to say on the subject.

Sep 23, 2010 | 06:17 PM

qtrracer

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I stayed with the chains in my 08 FLHX, DME 575L cams.

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Sep 23, 2010 | 06:24 PM

DTTJGlide

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Unless you're doing an extreme build the chain drive cams are fine for 07 & later bikes, check the hydraulic tensioners if you have fairly high miles.

Sep 23, 2010 | 06:29 PM

Dalton

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The stock chain and tensioner set-up is fine in the 07 and up bikes and will handle most any cam configuration that you desire to use for a street bike. I have yet to hear of tensioner failure with the new design. I have pulled a a couple of engines down that have 50k plus miles and the new style tensioners are showing minimal wear.