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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 02:09 PM
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One other positive with adjustable, if want to change cams down the road it will be a lot easier. JMO
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 02:14 PM
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Get the adjustable ones. It will let you fine tune and compensate for variations in tolerances. And as others have said, if you are doing cams, it's better to have adjustable to allow for variations in base circle diameter. Cams are published with that info, but it's a no brainer with the adjustables.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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Yes, I went with adjustable when I put my SE 204 cams in, as stated if you have to go in there again you wont have to pull the heads, also depending on mileage change the lifters, I put V-Thunder lifters in from Comp Cams, my bike is very quiet now compared to before the cams, it also leaves you adjustability.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 02:46 PM
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personally I went with adjustable just cause I wanted to have the ability to adjust. Very nice for getting rid of the top end racket. that alone was worth it for me.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe What
asking for some feedback on this.. I'm doing a 95 upgrade and cams on my 04 RK. Since I had to remove the heads should i just use the stock pushrods or should I go with adjustable.. I already purchased them but could use the $160 elsewhere.. any insight.. Thanks
Anytime you can use stock non-adjustable pushrods, DO IT. Stay away from adjustables if you can. Experience is whispering.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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If a guy can't adjust and tighten adjustable pushrods properly he has no business changing cams.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by qtrracer
If a guy can't adjust and tighten adjustable pushrods properly he has no business changing cams.
Ain't that the truth! If you bugger that, you should have not attempted it at all. One of the simpler procedures you can do.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Its not a matter if I can do it (done it a few times) question was should I reuse the original
pushrods if its ok and appky the money of the adjustable rods else where.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe What
Its not a matter if I can do it (done it a few times) question was should I reuse the original
pushrods if its ok and appky the money of the adjustable rods else where.
I'm sure. Not a hard job. My comment was based on another's response that said you should never use adjustable. I think it's money well spent, since it provides a lot of flexibility down the road and an opportunity to set the correct preload in the lifter.
 
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