SE-258 Cams in a 96 CI FLHX

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10-24-2011 | 11:39 AM

iclick

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

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Originally Posted by 07RoadHawg

I have mounted by Harley Davidson dealer a Screaming Eagles Stage IV on my RoadKing 2008 96CI, after 12430 miles I need to change the clutch and few miles after the engine does a terrible metallic noise, HD dealer suspect a cam bearing failure (~5000Euros), today I think that the kit is not a good way to have more power, I suggest to everyone to think about this upgrade.

I think it is more of an installation problem than an inherent weakness with the kit. The bearings should not have given any trouble if installed properly and the Stage IV kit should come with the SE clutch spring, which is quite robust and shouldn't fail so early.

Last edited by iclick; 10-24-2011 at 11:47 AM.

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#12

10-24-2011 | 01:51 PM

6 gun

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From: Central Texas

I had the 258 cams and I hated them with a passion!
The 259e cams I love them with a passion!
258 cams, they SUCK big time

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#13

12-31-2011 | 01:40 PM

davidw221

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question, I'm upgrading to a 1550 ci, have the jugs pistons, all the goodies, stopped in today at my bike guys shop, he suggested I have the heads ported and polished, at an additional cost of $500. So I haven't purchased the cams, looking at se257 or se258 don't know which one to choose??? advantage of each please?
I have the stage I with true duals, power commander, would it be worth the extra money to have the heads done?

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