Is this the right cam setup for me?
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255s if you are going to stay pretty much stock. If you are going to do a big bore then spin the wheel on all the options. BTW, once you start with cams, the quest for more power never ends.
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Fenderzip is spot on... cams are like oil products. Everyone thinks their choice is the best one...
The 204's will give you the 'cam lope' you want, but there are better choices for a heavy bike for the power band your looking for.
SE 255's - peak power quick (big curve) then drops off ~4250-4500;
Se 259e - similar to the 255's but with a flatter peak for a bit longer and doesn't run out of steam quite as early-- just edging over the 255's on a good day.
S&S 551 - I happily run these-- good power from ~2000-2250 RPM but run out of steam ~4800 revs. I don't have any comparison with other cams but when I twist the wrist they pull very well (as any of the above would feel too).
If your going to pull the rocker boxes I'd just re-use the OEM pushrods.
PS-- Personally I wouldn't choose a cam on the basis of how it sounds. The 204's will work but are really made for a lighter bike. Having said that guys do run them on baggers and are happy. All depends on what makes you 'happy'....
Just my thoughts and I too await comment from others.
The 204's will give you the 'cam lope' you want, but there are better choices for a heavy bike for the power band your looking for.
SE 255's - peak power quick (big curve) then drops off ~4250-4500;
Se 259e - similar to the 255's but with a flatter peak for a bit longer and doesn't run out of steam quite as early-- just edging over the 255's on a good day.
S&S 551 - I happily run these-- good power from ~2000-2250 RPM but run out of steam ~4800 revs. I don't have any comparison with other cams but when I twist the wrist they pull very well (as any of the above would feel too).
If your going to pull the rocker boxes I'd just re-use the OEM pushrods.
PS-- Personally I wouldn't choose a cam on the basis of how it sounds. The 204's will work but are really made for a lighter bike. Having said that guys do run them on baggers and are happy. All depends on what makes you 'happy'....
Just my thoughts and I too await comment from others.
Last edited by mtclassic; Nov 26, 2011 at 07:51 PM.
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