How to choose cams?

[yegg]

So here is my dilemma. I've read numerous posts here and on other forums but something just isn't clicking for me.

I'm seriously considering changing out my cams at the same time I swap my headers and my hydraulic clutch slave cover. The articles I read reference specific riding methods but I'm not able to translate it to my riding style.

I tend to ride in the 3000-4000 rpm (using that as an average for up shifting) range. I mostly ride one up but sometimes do have a passenger. Overall I think I'm happy with gears 3 and up. I would love to see a bit more use out of first and second gears.

I currently have the RSD Clarity air cleaner, CFR slip ons, V&H Dresser Duals (switching to Freedom Performance True Duals), and a V&H FP3 tuner.

I was looking at the S&S kit that has everything for the cam chest. I'm thinking I want the set for torque, not speed.

Of course maybe there is an article I just haven't come across yet. If you know of one that is in plain non technical language, please add the link here for me.

Thanks guys


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[hulkss]

The SE-585 cam from H-D works well at low to mid rpm where you are riding. I just put one in my bike.

SE-585

If you want a new cam plate and oil pump:

se-cam-support-plate-with-high-volume-oil-pump

 

[Hlgsn]

Why are you switching the v&h dresser duals out? Was thinking about getting some.

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[yegg]

Why are you switching the v&h dresser duals out? Was thinking about getting some.

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Freedom Performance True Duals.

I eventually want an air ride with an electric center stand so I have to eliminate the cross over under the bike. The FP True Duals has the rear cylinder exiting on the left side of the bike.


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[yegg]

The SE-585 cam from H-D works well at low to mid rpm where you are riding. I just put one in my bike.
se-585

If you want a new cam plate and oil pump: se-cam-support-plate-with-high-volume-oil-pump

What else needs to get done with those cams? Tensioners, oil pump, cam plate, cam bearings, lifters, push rods, rocker arms, valve springs?

Can I continue to use the FP3 or do I need to switch to something else?


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[hulkss]

What else needs to get done with those cams?

Instructions

You can use your FP3.

 

[Hlgsn]

[quote name="Hlgsn" post=81617]Why are you switching the v&h dresser duals out? Was thinking about getting some.<br />
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Freedom Performance True Duals.<br />
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I eventually want an air ride with an electric center stand so I have to eliminate the cross over under the bike. The FP True Duals has the rear cylinder exiting on the left side of the bike.<br />
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Well i could hold on to your v&h for ya ......lol

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