cam chain to gear drive conversion
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#15
I installed a set of S&S 570G's in my 2004 fatboy and haven't had one problem. The piece of mind with the gear drive set up is nice. I'm not sure I understand the advantage of replacing the original set up with the hydraulic tensioner as there is still a shoe to wear out. Perhaps someone can school me on this one.
#16
I installed a set of S&S 570G's in my 2004 fatboy and haven't had one problem. The piece of mind with the gear drive set up is nice. I'm not sure I understand the advantage of replacing the original set up with the hydraulic tensioner as there is still a shoe to wear out. Perhaps someone can school me on this one.
#17
Did it myself this past spring. With purchase of bearing removal tools from Heartland, I was in at $900. Took about 5 hours. I'm mechanically inclined and took my time. I understand now that Autozone and maybe another auto parts store may have tools that you can rent to get the old bearings out and new in. Might be worth looking into.
#18
Here is a great thread with tons of pics and step by steps.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-write-up.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-write-up.html
#19
I put S&S gear drive cams in my '04 EG and loved them. I put them in at 19K and it had 77K trouble free miles when I let it go. I don't remember the number but it was the cams designed for touring bikes with mostly two up riding.
The most noticeable difference was in 5th gear when you wanted to pass a car or get on down the road. Really helped a stock 88.
The most noticeable difference was in 5th gear when you wanted to pass a car or get on down the road. Really helped a stock 88.