I have a 05 FLHT and with 23k on it I have started thinking of the cam chain tensioners. I have filtered through the posts on this topic, but I really cant make head or tails on what I find. I just want to upgrade to the gear cams. My motor is stock all the way and I dont care to upgrade the cam size I just want something like stock but in a gear cam. Anyone point and kick me in the right direction please?

 

You need to check and make sure your runout is in spec first. The Andrews 12g cam is pretty much like the stock grind.

 

Dawg, I have an 2002 FLHT and want to move to gear drive also. I seen in a past post you mentioned that the 02 had a better chance of having the correct run out. Is this true? I am going to order a dial indacator soon to see what I have.

Also, do you recomend the Andrews 26 cams with a carbed bike. I like the idea of the low to mid range torque. I do a lot of two up riding but it is also in Florida. The biggest mountain we have is an over pass on the interstate.

Thank you for your advice in advance.

 

Yes 02 would have a better chance at crank runout being in spec because it was the last year of the Timken engine bearing and forged crank. The 26g will give you good low end. I ran the 26g in my 04 and was happy with it.

 

I am not Dawg, but I have seen it said many times here that 99-02 bikes have a MUCH better chance of having the minimal runout in favor of gear driven cams.

The previous owner installed them in my UC, and I'm thankful every time I crank her over that I don't have to worry about the sodding things.

 

Andrews 26 cams with a carbed bike. I like the idea of the low to mid range torque. I do a lot of two up riding but it is also in Florida. The biggest mountain we have is an over pass on the interstate.

I have the 26G cams on my 02 carb FLHTC, works very well..

 

I have S&S 510's gear driven, while inside I did upgraded oil pump, new lifters, SE billet cam plate and SE premium adjustable push rods. 510 is a mild cam. I'm happy with it. Shameless plug;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrLHCrOtwSE

 

Click HERE and check the chart at the bottom of page 5. Note that the cams and gears come seperately.

And if your next question is "where can I find the best price", I had good luck with these folks on the cams, gears, pushrods, and installation kit as a package. Lowest prices I found, quick delivery, and they were very helpful when I ordered by phone.

 

wen to Boston Harley of Saturday...

they has an S&S booth there. they had a cam tension setup and a gear setup that you could hand turn. The chain one was so hard to turn and that is how much drag is on ur motor. The gear one was smooth and seemed flawless.

***You do need to get the tolerances checked before you buy this set up though. The cams need to be checked and make sure that everything is in check before you have the gear setup installed. just an fyi

i can see this setup making the bike faster and more powerful with all that extra engine drag gone.

jc

 

The Andrews 26 is a great bagger cam assuming you're doing nothing else to your 88.