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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Just wondering if I need head work and different push rods if I have woods 555"s installed on My bike. It is a 2012 limited.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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No head work, but I did have adjustable rods put in,
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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The heads will be fine, the push rods are up for debate. Some guys reuse them and some say to quiet valve noise you need to install adjustable push rods. If you use the adjustable rods, you will not have to remove the rocker box covers. Saves time if your doing the install, or labor cost if someone else installs.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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The 555's have a different diameter base circle than the stock cams. Adjustable pushrods are recommended to maintain the proper lifter preload.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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yup, do the rods...
 
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