My buddy is a mechanic at the HD dealership. I have a 05 RKC with a stock engine. He says I should get some cams to wake my engine up. For the price he's going to give me it sounds like a good idea. He is only familiar with S/E cams and suggested the 203's or 211's, but probably the 211's. Does this sound right? or should I go get some S&S 510's or other brand? I have gone to nightrider.com and printed out the comparison for him to review because I have no clue of what I'm looking at. I want useable power.

 

The SE cams were made by Andrews, this is a A class co. but as to cams, dont make the mistake many make, big is not better unless you want all your power around the redline point, useless on a touring bike , you want the power band to be low to mid range if you want more power while riding normal or with a passenger. Most cam info will tell you the range they come on at look for something in the power comes on in 2000-4500 range, this will give you great low end torque and cruisin roll on power.

 

Thanks Gunrunner. You are right I want useable power and didn't know about the 2000 - 4500 range. Anybody have cams that come on in the 2000-4500? What do you have and how do you like them?

 

211's are a mid to upper cam. They are more well suited in a Dyna, IMO. In a bigger heavy bike like a bagger, the 203's perform well. More info about the build would help in picking a good cam for your application.

 

Andrews TW26 (chain drive) or 26G (same thing w/gear drive) are AWESOME in baggers!

I am sure someone "manufactures" the S/E line of cams for HD, but simply based on the "look" of an Andrews vs. a S/E, I would be shocked if that were true. If you campare machining quality between the two... one looks like it was turned in a jr. high shop class and the other looks like high quality work... You can guess which one is which.

Hint1: In a recent thread, I referenced giving away a set of S/E203's for free....
Hint2: Andrews cams in my last 3 HD's

As always.... just another unsolicited OPINION!
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I just put the S&S 510 in my 05 Ultra. Pulling 95 Torque and 90HP. Love the. Got the power where I need it!

Mid range, come on 2500 - 4500. Without question this is the right one for me and my Ultra!

 

Pretty impressive numbers. Is that all you did or you had some other work done?

 

SE Push Rods, Fueling Tappets, S&S Oil Breather, Jagg Thermostatically controlled Oil Cooler, Rinehart 2:1, SEAC, SERT and Mentor Fuel Processor (like Terminal Velocity).

I'm putting S&S 590's in my 06 SE Ultra as we speru along with Rinehart Ture Duals and much more

 

My build is as follows:

88" stock motor
S/E Stage 1 breather
Samson Rolled Thunder Slip-ons
Stage 1 Download
PCIII

I'm think about getting my heads ported by Big Boyz is this a good suggestion?

 

That would be GREAT!

I have sent a 2nd set to them and they are there, as we speak. It will make a difference and you will be satisfied.