I am pretty sure I know the answer but I just have to hear it for myself. I will be doing cam up grade very soon I have found a $60- $65 difference in the cam service gasket kit prices. Other than the Harley name on their gasket kit I assume there is no difference in the quality between Harley's and the others on the market.

 

You need 3 o-rings and a cam chest cover gasket....plus 2 inner cam bearings.....everything else is overkill....price them out separately and it will be cheaper then $60.....even if you buy them at a HD dealer.

 

I have found the whole kit for $49.00 dollar

 

Still more then the price of what's really needed for the install but it's your money. I did two cams jobs on my bike within two months so I have some knowledge on what's needed. You have a cam removal & install tool? If not, PM me regarding a rental and I also have two new inner cam bearings if your interested.

 

Going through the top or using adjustable pushrods? Need pushrod tube o-rings unless you have pushrod kit. Need gaskets up top if going through the top.

 

I got lucky when I replaced the tensioner shoes on my old 2004, I reused the cam cover and rocker box gaskets, no leaks at all.

 

Give FuelMoto a call. I did my cam swap last year and found them to have the best prices. Quality was top notch as well.

 

I guess I will try and actually answer your question. Aftermarket gaskets are just as good as HD and many times actually better. James, cosmetic and others make gaskets.

 

Thanks to everyone it sounds like my assumptions were correct.

 

I really like Jame's gaskets. I like them better than the factory stuff and it costs less.