SE-255 lope?
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
Likes: 50
From: Baton Rouge, LA
I can't give you a comparison vis-a-vis 204's, but compared to stock cams the 255's will make the engine sound more "aggressive," as described by some of my friends. Put a stocker along side the same bike with same mufflers and 255 cams and the latter will be louder and sound like its on heavy stimulants. Lope? I can't say I would describe the idle on my bike as a lope, but someone else might. If you mean the old "potato-potato" lope we all know and love, I would suggest that it is impossible to attain on any EFI bike--or if it is attainable I have never witnessed an example.
Last edited by iclick; Mar 22, 2012 at 12:43 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,960
Likes: 1
From: Miami, FL
They do not sound anything like the 204's, the 204's sound like one of the old carbonated bikes, but the 255's still perform well. You just need to match the cams to your riding style. To keep the conversation basic, if you rarely take your bike over 4K RPM's, the 255's would more than likely suffice, if you like jamming through the gears and getting up to 5K+, the 204's would be a good choice, but there are also a plethora of other cams out there that could very well suit you better. I completely understand wanting a certain sound out of the bike, but IMHO the cam decision would be better off based to match the performance you're looking for and your style of riding.
Just my $0.02
Just my $0.02
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
Likes: 50
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Fire-Medic, we haven't talked in a while--so what did you end up putting in your bike and what was the result? I guess "under construction" might suggest you are still working on it.
Trending Topics
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,960
Likes: 1
From: Miami, FL
Many things going on personally put a complete hault to many aspects of my life, so yes just getting back to where I left off. Nothing in the bike yet.......
Last edited by Fire-Medic; Mar 24, 2012 at 10:46 AM.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 872
Likes: 20
From: Niagara Falls Canada
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
