Has any semi mechanical inclined - installed their own cam?
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: PA
Has any semi mechanical inclined - installed their own cam?
2012 Streetglide 103"
Looking at the Andrews 57 or Reaper 574
First, i am not a mechanic, but i am mechanically inclined.
i have watched some youtube videos on cam installs.
Looks like a job i can do, but of course there is always some doubt.
I KNOW there are some of you out here who feel/felt the same.
If you have recently installed your first cam, please share the experience.
Anyone wanna help me with the install $$? I am in Easton, PA.
Looking at the Andrews 57 or Reaper 574
First, i am not a mechanic, but i am mechanically inclined.
i have watched some youtube videos on cam installs.
Looks like a job i can do, but of course there is always some doubt.
I KNOW there are some of you out here who feel/felt the same.
If you have recently installed your first cam, please share the experience.
Anyone wanna help me with the install $$? I am in Easton, PA.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Meridian, Idaho
Maybe a twelve pack job. No worries man. As above take your time. Watch for the o-rings on the oil passages and don't forget that a bearing seal puller and installer is necessary. Letters on new bearings always FACE you when installing. Make sure you put the new cams on the chain the correct way . You want the chain to turn the same way as original.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Illinois
I changed the cams out on my 2012 FLHTK last summer. Wasn't a terrible job. Probably took me 3-4 evenings after work. I had zero experience but I'm pretty handy. Followed online videos and the service manual and had no problems. Just make sure you have all the right tools.
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Northern Illinois
I haven't done it yet, but like you, watched a couple videos.
Only thing I think would be tricky is getting the pushrods adjusted correctly.
If you go the the Fuel Moto site, there is a good Cam installation video.
Only thing I think would be tricky is getting the pushrods adjusted correctly.
If you go the the Fuel Moto site, there is a good Cam installation video.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Ivor VA
Dealers in my area NC Dealer was $550+ Cams Dyno was included. The dealer in VA was around $1000.00+ cams Dyno included big different I know more than likely the VA dealer was including Push Rod(In Gold) .Have not found dependable Indy as of the thread still looking I am also looking for a lift table so I will not have any reason not to do it myself. Good luck
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Not a bad job. I did mine on the sidewalk in front of my house on a saterday. Didnt even need a jack.
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Done it many times and it is much easier with the right tools. If y9ou don't have the cam press tooling, be sure to measure across the ends of the cams before you press the old ones out and be sure the new cams center to center distance is exactly the same as what you pulled out. It is very easy to damage the inner cam bearings if the center to center distance is off and it makes it very difficult to get the cam plate and cams assembly back in the cam chest.
Take your time, measure twice and record the number, press the old 1's out and press the new 1's in then make the center to center adjustment before CAREFULLY and WITHOUT FORCE, load the cam asm back in.
Take your time, measure twice and record the number, press the old 1's out and press the new 1's in then make the center to center adjustment before CAREFULLY and WITHOUT FORCE, load the cam asm back in.
