9.5 hrs labor???
I am going to stop by the local dealer and pick up a cam chest gasket and do an inspection before ordering any parts...
SubZero, and a few others in this thread have me talked into doing the work myself if it needs attention...
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Yep what he said
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From: Twin Cities, MN
Yes $1115 out the door...
I've always done my own maintenance on my bike, ever since my first new '85 XLX... Rebuilt a few Small Block Chevy's over the years, so I am mechanically inclined.
The Indy gave me all the part numbers & prices,,, I checked and depending on the part, he is charging me $10 to $30 more on each item over what I can order the parts for myself.
I'm thinking the money I save doing this myself will more than pay for the cam bearing puller/installer tools and pay for new Andrews 21's.
I've always done my own maintenance on my bike, ever since my first new '85 XLX... Rebuilt a few Small Block Chevy's over the years, so I am mechanically inclined.
The Indy gave me all the part numbers & prices,,, I checked and depending on the part, he is charging me $10 to $30 more on each item over what I can order the parts for myself.
I'm thinking the money I save doing this myself will more than pay for the cam bearing puller/installer tools and pay for new Andrews 21's.
Anyway... with everything being inside the cam chest, and being able to cut the stock pushrods out, this job should not take 9.5 hours.
I'd look around... or do it yourself. Go slow, be cautious, ask questions, and save ALL that labor!
Good luck!
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From: North Texas
Yes $1115 out the door...
I've always done my own maintenance on my bike, ever since my first new '85 XLX... Rebuilt a few Small Block Chevy's over the years, so I am mechanically inclined.
The Indy gave me all the part numbers & prices,,, I checked and depending on the part, he is charging me $10 to $30 more on each item over what I can order the parts for myself.
I'm thinking the money I save doing this myself will more than pay for the cam bearing puller/installer tools and pay for new Andrews 21's.
I've always done my own maintenance on my bike, ever since my first new '85 XLX... Rebuilt a few Small Block Chevy's over the years, so I am mechanically inclined.
The Indy gave me all the part numbers & prices,,, I checked and depending on the part, he is charging me $10 to $30 more on each item over what I can order the parts for myself.
I'm thinking the money I save doing this myself will more than pay for the cam bearing puller/installer tools and pay for new Andrews 21's.
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Bottom line, too many hours.
You can go to the discount retailers like Lake Shore HD, www.lshd1.com , and price those parts at a 20% discount and free shipping over $250. That will save you more then enough to get the tools you need. www.discountcycleparts.com is where I purchased by S&S adjustables.
Then take your time and do it yourself. Watch the videos and you won't have any problems. Plenty of guys here to help you. You are already a wrench, so you know you can do it, and that way you know it's done right...to your standard...not to the standard of an indy with a shop full of bikes and yours is just another job.
You will already have everything out, so why not do cams? Sure, you will need some kind of tuning, but that's a piece of cake too. Lots of options other than an expensive and unpredictable dyno run by another guy that wants your money. Look at the Power Commander or the Power Vision. Lots of guys have already paid for your dyno runs with all of the maps that are available. Take advantage of them, get a great running bike, and save a ton of money and aggravation.
You can go to the discount retailers like Lake Shore HD, www.lshd1.com , and price those parts at a 20% discount and free shipping over $250. That will save you more then enough to get the tools you need. www.discountcycleparts.com is where I purchased by S&S adjustables.
Then take your time and do it yourself. Watch the videos and you won't have any problems. Plenty of guys here to help you. You are already a wrench, so you know you can do it, and that way you know it's done right...to your standard...not to the standard of an indy with a shop full of bikes and yours is just another job.
You will already have everything out, so why not do cams? Sure, you will need some kind of tuning, but that's a piece of cake too. Lots of options other than an expensive and unpredictable dyno run by another guy that wants your money. Look at the Power Commander or the Power Vision. Lots of guys have already paid for your dyno runs with all of the maps that are available. Take advantage of them, get a great running bike, and save a ton of money and aggravation.
Last edited by Lowcountry Joe; Jul 21, 2013 at 09:50 AM.
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