I have a 2002 rk classis with 95 bb kit 2 into 1 thunder header with power com. I want to change cams to 510 anybody have good or bad info about either doing gear or hydraulic?

 

With a 2002 crank, you should be ok with gear driven cams if tha's what you choose. Hyd cam tensioners seem to be working out fine as well. You'll be fine either way you go.

Dennis

 

As stated above, 02 was the last year for the Timken engine bearing and forged cranks which reads crank runout should be within spec and should be good to go with gears.

 

Gear drive is OK but a PITA. SE Hybrid kit is the way to go; easy install, no gears to press on or off, you get the upgraded oil pump and shoudl save some $$.

 

I did S&S gear drive 510s with all the other upgraded stuff;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrLHCrOtwSE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hromJbN9fmE

 

My 02 RKC has the S&S 510G (gear) cams. I installed these in 2006, before the hydraulic cam tensioner upgrade was available. From my experience, the 510G cams have been flawless.

I have found the 510G cams to work very well. My bike also has the 95" BB as well. It runs great. It is especially fun on the highway as you cruise right in the sweet spot of the cams. A twitch of your wrist and you're gone when you want to pass.

I'd put them in my bike again. I'm pretty happy with them.

When we were installing them, the Indy and I were talking about putting in the 510G or the 570G. You might take a look at the slightly larger 570G cam, they might work equally as well as the 510G.

Good luck.

 

95" '00 FLTRSEI Andrews 26G ( gear drive.) At 20,000 plus miles per year I didn't want ANY tensioner system to worry about, and I've got the hot forged crank and Timken bearing set up also.

The bike runs great, ( at 91,000 miles,) but it does "tick" a bit when hot at idle. No additional noise (whirring or ticking,) at anything over 2,000 rpm.

The 26G is one of the "torque" cams and if you run 2,200 to 4,000 like I do, it pulls like a freight train but still hits red line w/o a fuss.

You must have access to a press to push the gears on the camshafts and there is a lash check to perform once installed.

Bought my kit on EBAY for $571, ( gears, cams, new inner and outer bearings with a new gasket.)

Now that it's in, I can forget about ever checking tensioners again.

That all having been said, the hydraulic would have been a slightly easier install.

 

Another vote for geared cams. I wish I would have done them sooner! I am sure you may receive recommendations for both types...everyone will give positive feedback on what they are running! As Dawg and others mentioned, run out is important and you should have no issues with an '02. My '05 was almost right on being true. Whatever you choose, bolt 'em in and enjoy the difference you will have!