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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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I am pretty sure I know the answer but I just have to hear it for myself. I will be doing cam up grade very soon I have found a $60- $65 difference in the cam service gasket kit prices. Other than the Harley name on their gasket kit I assume there is no difference in the quality between Harley's and the others on the market.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DXHD $100
I am pretty sure I know the answer but I just have to hear it for myself. I will be doing cam up grade very soon I have found a $60- $65 difference in the cam service gasket kit prices. Other than the Harley name on their gasket kit I assume there is no difference in the quality between Harley's and the others on the market.
You need 3 o-rings and a cam chest cover gasket....plus 2 inner cam bearings.....everything else is overkill....price them out separately and it will be cheaper then $60.....even if you buy them at a HD dealer.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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I have found the whole kit for $49.00 dollar
 
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DXHD $100
I have found the whole kit for $49.00 dollar
Still more then the price of what's really needed for the install but it's your money. I did two cams jobs on my bike within two months so I have some knowledge on what's needed. You have a cam removal & install tool? If not, PM me regarding a rental and I also have two new inner cam bearings if your interested.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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Going through the top or using adjustable pushrods? Need pushrod tube o-rings unless you have pushrod kit. Need gaskets up top if going through the top.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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I got lucky when I replaced the tensioner shoes on my old 2004, I reused the cam cover and rocker box gaskets, no leaks at all.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 06:47 AM
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Give FuelMoto a call. I did my cam swap last year and found them to have the best prices. Quality was top notch as well.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 07:05 AM
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I guess I will try and actually answer your question. Aftermarket gaskets are just as good as HD and many times actually better. James, cosmetic and others make gaskets.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 07:26 AM
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Thanks to everyone it sounds like my assumptions were correct.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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I really like Jame's gaskets. I like them better than the factory stuff and it costs less.
 
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