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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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I ordered a set of woods tw555 last week, installed them Saturday night. I was surprised to see that the spec sheet that came with them is from Andrews. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Andrews makes some great stuff, just figured I would order through Fuel Moto seeing how I have herd great things about them on this site.
Any one on here ever have problems withe the adjustable push rods? That's the only thing about the install I'm not crazy about. Kind of wish I had removed the heads and used the stock rods. Can't imagine there would be a whole lot more time involved.
By the way they went in a 09 road glide.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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The pushrods are easy once you figure them out,cant use stock pushrods because the base circle of cam is different
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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That makes sence.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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How do you like the cam? I have one coming to install in my 2011 RGU w/103. Looking forward to feeling this added power.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Andrews manufactures most everybodies camshafts.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildman4x4nut
How do you like the cam? I have one coming to install in my 2011 RGU w/103. Looking forward to feeling this added power.

You'll be quite happy with the significant power increase just with a good bolt in cam & tune!
 
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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I will give an update tomorrow after I get it tuned.
 
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Ok... It has been a couple of weeks since I swapped my cams. I have been a slacker posting my results. TQ is 103.5@ 3713 rpm. Max HP is 90.6 and 73.16 @ 3713. I had it dyno tuned at HD dealer here in NH, I think there could be a little more low end added by adding a little more fuel. I'm no expert at tunning these things but at really low speed below 1500 rpm it pops and pretty much dies. Like in stop and go traffic. Also if it goes into one cylinder mode in traffic it revs up after hitting the throttle. Anyone have any advice about this problem?
My bike is 2009 RG with se intake, slip ons and stock head pipe.

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