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Old 05-06-2012, 05:17 PM
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I am getting ready to change the cams in my 09 Electra Glide with 10k miles on it. Would you worry about changing the inner cam bearings with 10k on the clock? Thanks in advance
 
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Old 05-06-2012, 05:21 PM
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I would, with the correct Torrington Bearing.

On my build I bought the tools off EBay and resold them right back on EBay when I was done.

Auto Supply shops will loan you pullers for free too.
 
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Old 05-06-2012, 05:32 PM
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Yes I agree with Stiggy. Since your in there put the Torringtons in. I got my tools from Georges Garage.
 
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New cams, new bearings, and lifters, maybe pushrods too.
 
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I wouldn't worry about changing them, its simple to do with the right tools. I would change out the stock ones the first chance that I had if I were you. But, I am not you, and it is your bike, so its your decision.
If you have not seen the difference between the stock and replacement torringtons, do yourself a favor and run a search then look at the pictures of them back to back. Another in-genious decision by some moron pencil pusher to save the moco $0.85 per bike.
 
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I agree with replacing the bearings. They are an improvement over the originals.
 
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I'd change the inner bearings, but wouldn't worry about the lifters.
 
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I'm doing 103 + cam @ 28,000 tomorrow. Changing bearings, lifters and springs. But if ya ain't going to big cams ya may be Ok with the stock bearings, maybe?
 
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I wondered if I could use a pilot bearing puller. I guess I could buy the puller and sell it when I am finished. I dont see myself needing one again.Do you all have the collet style puller?
 
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definetly change inner bearings but at 10K no way would I change the lifters or pushrods. If I had 20,000 miles I would tho.
 


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