Cam Installation help for a first timer.
1) Weather your doing the work or not get the service and parts manual. I've been a "hard-headed, dumb-***" on this for years! Because I don't do well with mechanical work so I thought this was wasted money. Wrong! Got mine for my 07 RKC today. The things this manual explains and photos. Wow! What power it gives you.
2) I'd call FM and talk to them. They have always taken the time to explain things, and answer questions.
I'm 51, been riding since I was a kid and I'm still learning lessons the hard way, but I'm learning. :-)
Have you checked with HD to see what the labor hours will be. At $75/hr here it adds up fast!
2) I'd call FM and talk to them. They have always taken the time to explain things, and answer questions.
I'm 51, been riding since I was a kid and I'm still learning lessons the hard way, but I'm learning. :-)
Have you checked with HD to see what the labor hours will be. At $75/hr here it adds up fast!
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From: Fla
I would be make sure the dealer will use any parts you bring them. Many shops do not install customer provided parts. Do replace the inner cam bearings with Thorringtontype bearings, SE ones are good. The SE tapered adjustable pushrods are good too. Replacing the weak stock lifters is added insurance but lifters are pretty easy to replace once ya have adjustable pushrods. I would recommend .030 head gaskets with 555s but extra work. Andrews 57 cams are a good choice without headgaskets. Good luck.
+1...
Would be a real bitch to buy all the parts and then find out no one will install them for you...
Road Master
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From: Seattle
No one bothers to read he is not do in the work on his own no need to post tools needed fuel moto should be able to provide everything you need cams, bearings, cam chest gasket, two o-rings for the oil pump and your choice of pushrods. I went with s&s quickies with no regrets.
OP, good luck with this. As the Hippie said, some shops will want to sell you the parts they install so make sure you've covered this.
Cruiser
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the only kit you would find if one was available would be a SE one as the wonderful moco must have the lion share of it all. you know freedom & all that.
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3rd Gear
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Ok now Im not sure about the TW-555. Are they worth the extra price? Ive heard andrews are good and cheaper. Im installing the D&D 2-1 fatcats. Are there any cams that would work especially well with that exhaust? Can Anyone recommend Cams for these pipes?
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Change the lifters and cam bearings with a cam change....Period no discussion on this. As others have stated a service manual is priceless and make sure the dealer will let you give them the parts to install. Remember their profit margin includes them selling you their parts.
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Road Warrior
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This is my first post so forgive me if I'm not following the rules here. I'm getting ready to install TW-555 cams on my 2012 Streetglide 103". I need to know EXACTLY what I will need for this installation. I dont plan on doing it myself and will take it to a dealer. I was planning on using the self adjusting push rods as to avoid more labor. The bike has about 13000mi on it. Please help! Is there a kit I could buy with everything included? Do I have to buy everything separate?
That's my .02.