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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Question SE 110 upgrade..Cam advice?

I am having the 110 SE kit put on my bike and I am curious which SE cam is the best route for me to go? I am not a mechanic so I figured this would be a good place to get an honest opinion since the dealer is going to to look out for his best interest. Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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My take…
If you already committed and have the 110 kit; go ahead and look into the Andrew line of gear driven cams for that displacement….. One more thing; if you have time and money, I also advise you to look at getting your heads port and polished by a pro (Zippers, Branch, etc.) before they put it back together. Might as well compliment the bore with head work; if not your doing the bike a disservice……Good luck
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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Lots of folks go with the 255 but if it were me id look into the woods night prowler cam. Get ahold of Jamie at fuel moto for some real good advice. Curious why are you only looking at a SE cam. I agree with sbyumabaker about some head work but its your dime.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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The thing to do is pick something that will work for the type of riding you do. Solo or 2 up? Fast lane or cruising? For example many have found that SE255 cams work well with on a loaded touring bike with 2 up because it improves the low end grunt.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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my 103" makes great tq with a s&s 570g
 
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Thanks guys! After talking to some others I have opted to do the 103 which I can get more punch for the money I have budgeted.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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Thanks guys! After talking to some others I have opted to do the 103 which I can get more punch for the money I have budgeted.
Why when you can do a 106 or a 107 for the same money?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Why when you can do a 106 or a 107 for the same money?
Perhaps he's keeping it all HD for warranty reasons....
 
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Originally Posted by macsperception
I am having the 110 SE kit put on my bike and I am curious which SE cam is the best route for me to go? I am not a mechanic so I figured this would be a good place to get an honest opinion since the dealer is going to to look out for his best interest. Thanks.
The 110ci is a good kit cubic inch wise.The stock 110 cams could be switched out for better ones; You need to match the cams to the comp & head work.There is no substitute for cubic inches.Cams should be choosen based on the kind of riding you do.You ride 2 up alot? Do you want tq or hp? or both? What kind of bike is this build going in? a lighter bike or heavier???
 
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