My local HD dealer does not have the cam locking tool in stock. Is there any work around. What happens if the dots dont line up when I break the bolts loose?

 

You don't need the lock tool to take them off. Putting them on is easier with the lock tool

 

i didn't use the cam locking tool, bike in 6th gear, lean on the brake pedal and nothin moves....

 

Yep, same here, except I had a helper depress the brake pedal. No need for the tool, but if you did a cam job every week you would want to invest in it.