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Old 06-30-2009, 02:38 PM
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I'd like to get some input on a cam upgrade I'm considering.

The bike is an '07 Fatboy, 103ci, PCIII, Hooker Troublemakers, Heads shaved, balanced and flowed (larger intake valves) but not ported or polished, 10:1 CR, Crane 1-6001 cam.
Current Dyno numbers: 94 HP, 110 ft-lbs

Most of my riding is pretty local where I find myself testing the bike on short runs to see how fast it will accelerate, but I've never hit the rev limiter. I do get on the highway a little bit, but never more than 100 miles or so. Its hard for me to say what rpm range I'm looking for since I don't have a tach, but I want something that pulls hard off the line and well into mid range. I'm guessing I usually shift around 4k rpm.

The prospective cam is a Wood TW6-6. I've heard lots of good about it and can get it installed for about $700. I'm just wondering how much improvement I can expect over my current setup. Or potential drawbacks? The cam I have is similar to an SE-204 if any of you are familiar with that cam. I don't intend to touch any part of the bike, except the cams, so assume everything else stays constant.

Any input is appreciated.
 
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Old 06-30-2009, 05:16 PM
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May want to take a peak at a Wood TW-5-6, if 4000 rpms is the upper part of your riding style.
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Old 06-30-2009, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecyclecom
May want to take a peak at a Wood TW-5-6, if 4000 rpms is the upper part of your riding style.
Scott
I agree, I ran the TW5G in my 03 RKC and it was a good cam. You might also want to consider the HQ500, nice bolt in similar in characteristics, pulls hard from down low but doesn't peter out at 4k
 
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