Hi all, anyone paid for this job recently and if so what to expect to pay. I realize if you include lifters and a few other items its more. But generally Ive heard rumors of 1200-2000 dollars from dealer work. Is that correct? Thanks

 

Yep, sounds about right. My dealer quoted me right at $1700. And I believe that part is right at $600 so, that's $1100 labor.. No thanks I'll do it myself. Sorry I didn't mean to go off there. To answer the question the price sounds accurate.

 

Depends on what parts are used and what the labor rate is in your area.....

There are basically 4 ways to fix that problem; Just replace the tensioner pads (if you go this route, replaced with Cyco brand tensioner pads) $$, upgrade to hydraulic tensioners with the Screamin' Eagle cam plate (but it will leave the link chain between the cams so not a complete fix) $$$, upgrade to hydraulic tensioners using an '07+ cam plate & pump (but will need new conversion cams, best chioce if you want to do a cam mod at the same time) $$$$$, and then replacing the tensioners altogether with gear drive cams (gets rid of tensioners & cam chains, but you need your crank runout to be 0.003" or less) $$$$$$...

I've done just the tensioner pad replacement on one of my twin cams ('01 Springer) and a friend's bike ('04 Softail). These bikes don't get a lot of miles put on them. However, many people have reported the cyco spring tensioner pads last really well. I've read several reports tensioner pads having 40K +miles, when just replacing the tensioner pads with Cyco brand pads.

I've done the '07+ cam plate upgrade to my '03 Heritage with a big bore kit and new conversion cams. This is my favorite choice of the four becuase it ends up with newer hysdraulic tensioners AND newer roller chains. But as mentioned, it will require new conversion cams, and then of course a new tune...

I have never used the Screamin' Eagle cam plate option. While it does switch over to hydraulic tensioners, it only uses a new roller chain between the crank & cams. It retains the older link style chain between the cams. That link style chain is considered partially responsible for the accelerated spring tensioner pad wear. IMHO, this is an expensive option for just an incomplete fix.

I have gear drive chains on my bagger, but that is a crate engine with pretty big HP/TQ numbers compared to the stock twin cam. They are nice, but much more expensive than the '07+ cam plate option, not available for your bike if the runout numbers aren't within spec, and IMHO a little overkill for a basic stage II engine mod... But they are nice if you have the $$$$$.

Good luck with your decision..

 

@hattitude is always right on the money. He knows his ****.

You can opt for something like this, IDK your year, make and model. But Feuling is top notch.
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If your pockets are shallow, and would really like to wake her up, then this may be a good idea Feuling Parts

 

I had mine done (05' FLSTSC/I) by an Indy last fall and his labor rate was just $40 an hour......still cost me almost $1800. SE 07'+ cam plate kit (includes larger oil pump, new chains and gears), Fueling lifters, SE adjustable push rods, S&S 510 cams (why not since it was apart) and new inner and outer cam bearings (came with the S&S cam kit). He did the job without taking apart the rocker boxes to save some labor. This spring I had him do a V&H digital tuner and a Jagg six row oil cooler to the tune of another $1200. Both jobs together took a total of 5 hours according to his bill. He got all of his parts aftermarket to keep the price down. My math says $3000........

 

I would be shopping for at least 5 more quotes , but definitely NOT from any stealership . I did both of mine with just the Nylon shoe kit. Took all of 6 hours and would have been less, if I just bought them fully assembled.

 

talked to an indy recently.
estimated labor for shoe change $350
I "presume" that's using adjustable push rods so the tank and rocker covers aren't removed??

..L.T.A.

 

I was unaware of those Fueling packages.... They seem to be a pretty good value...

 

Definitely get a little more for money with the Feuling kits, my Indy actually prefers them over the S&S kits. I trust his judgement, so far
he's been right on for me. I opted for this. Woke the bike right up, but she was altogether a different animal after the Dyno Tune, the
canned map was noticeable, but I was wowed afterwards.

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Thanks for all the valuable input. After looking over both (the inside with a mirror of course) I think I'm going to wait a bit and do it myself. It's not bad at all if you pay attention to detail, stay organized, and don't rush. Oh yeah and use youtube as a guide. This one should have a fair amount of time on it. I change oil a lot because I just like fluids clean.