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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Getting ready to install new cams, SE plate, and SE oil pump. Should I replace the bearings? The bike only has about 7500 miles. Been running with Mobil 1 full synthetic oil. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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Not hard to do once your in there..Personally, I always do the torrington cam bearings when doing a cam swap. Only takes a few more minutes for a better bearing
 
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I would suggest you replace the bearings with Torrington/Timken. I believe the SE Cam bearing are Timken's.

The downside of replacing the bearings is these require special tools to pull and replace. They can be purchased online at a fairly reasonable price.

http://www.mbsmfg.com/hadato.html

http://www.georges-garage.com
 
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Absolutely change the bearings.
These are what you want.
Torrington B-168 Bearings : Amazon.com : Automotive Torrington B-168 Bearings : Amazon.com : Automotive
 
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Yes. Good move while cams being done.
 
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Absolutely change the bearings.
These are what you want.
Torrington B-168 Bearings : Amazon.com : Automotive
That's what I used. When you look at these and then look at the ones Harley installed you will be glad you swapped them out!
 
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Originally Posted by mr396
I would suggest you replace the bearings with Torrington/Timken. I believe the SE Cam bearing are Timken's.
Yes the SE's are torringtons.
The cam gasket kit from HD comes with stock inners and the last set of bearings that I got in the kit, one of them was missing a roller.
:-(
 
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