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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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I have been reading articles in this forum for quite a while as a guest and finally decided to join. Have ridden for years and finally purchased a new Harley 2009 FLHRC a few months ago - phenomenal!

My question - have been looking to add power across the entire powerband. I ride average and am what I would consider easy on the bike. One HD dealer recommended the 103 SE Stage II Kit with 255 Cam (minus pipes, air and tuner - already installed. Went to another HD dealer today that was passionate about getting more for my dollar and going with the Head-Quarters HQ-TC-500-HC Hurricane cam and push rods.

Looking for some help with this power issue. Has anyone used any Head-Quarter cams? Only concern reliability as this on paper voids the rest of my two year HD warranty.

Appreaciate any help.
 
Old Oct 17, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Im a BIG WOODS FAN , the TW-6 IS A 510 LIFT CAM. "GREAT TORQUER" Welcome from Vancouver B.C. CANADA
 
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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Welcome to the forum & congrats on the new bike. Have fun, Ride Safe
Ask the same question in the Tech area, and you will get more answers
 
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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Welcome from a fellow RK owner in Indy. Great bike, isn't it?!
 
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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Welcome from NC. Lots of cam threads on here.
 
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Welcome aboard from New York.
 
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Look at the different cams and compare in this site.

Cam comparator..
http://www.bigboyzheadporting.com/tccams.htm
 
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Thank you all for your advice and web suggestions. Rick, good idea, I am going to throw this in into the Tech area and see what comes back. Safe travels and yes, the Road King is a phenomenal ride!
 
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Congrats on the scoot. Welcome to the Forum, from South Central Texas. I'll be doing the cam research soon myself. One of our members said in a post, something to the effect of .... plan ahead, what type of mods you want. Be sure to use parts the compliment one another.
 
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