Need some advice from our experts here.
My Dyna is in for a few upgrades and what started out as minor repairs. The primary chain seemed to be loose and was hitting the case, some backfiring on starting, and the splines on the mid shifter were worn to the point of being sloppy. I've opted to have the primary pulled and whatever problem in there fixed, the mids replaced with the reduced reach forward controls (29" inseam), and the painted/aluminum covers replaced with the chrome kit.
I'm 66 yeas old and intend to keep the FXD for another four years. Its just a basic '07 Dyna, now four years old with 53+k miles, and its running gear is bone stock. A Stage 1 and/or the 103 kit are very remote options. Oil has been the Spectro semi 20w50, HD filter, and changed every 4k - 5k miles. The last 5k have been with Mobile 1 for V-twins, however. I ride solo, take several long weekend trips a year plus at least one ride to see the kids on either coast (from Phoenix to either Seattle or the Boston area), local breakfast runs, errands, etc. MPG is ~44 town, ~49 highway, and we pass about as many cars as pass us.
While up on the lift at the indy shop I took a look. The primary chain is loose and is wearing part of the outer cover, the tensioner looked OK, and we could not see all the sprocket teeth. Essentially, this is what I expected at this point and the rest of the setup will be pulled and inspected. The cam cover is also off, and here is the problem.
The outer tensioner shoe is worn about 3/32" and the rear cam exhaust lobe shows wear with scrape-like marks as if the hardening is gone. Looks like new shoes and new cams, the wrench said he would put in the 203 cams.
Do you think the 203 would be a good choice? From what I've read it was intended for the 88 ci Twin Cams so will it fit an '07 96 ci? The descriptions say it comes on at the lower RPMs, which seem to fit my riding style. And, should the inner cam bearings be replaced? What about the lifters?
The cost is starting to add up but is still within budget. Just don't want this to get out of hand.
Appreciate.:eam
My Dyna is in for a few upgrades and what started out as minor repairs. The primary chain seemed to be loose and was hitting the case, some backfiring on starting, and the splines on the mid shifter were worn to the point of being sloppy. I've opted to have the primary pulled and whatever problem in there fixed, the mids replaced with the reduced reach forward controls (29" inseam), and the painted/aluminum covers replaced with the chrome kit.
I'm 66 yeas old and intend to keep the FXD for another four years. Its just a basic '07 Dyna, now four years old with 53+k miles, and its running gear is bone stock. A Stage 1 and/or the 103 kit are very remote options. Oil has been the Spectro semi 20w50, HD filter, and changed every 4k - 5k miles. The last 5k have been with Mobile 1 for V-twins, however. I ride solo, take several long weekend trips a year plus at least one ride to see the kids on either coast (from Phoenix to either Seattle or the Boston area), local breakfast runs, errands, etc. MPG is ~44 town, ~49 highway, and we pass about as many cars as pass us.
While up on the lift at the indy shop I took a look. The primary chain is loose and is wearing part of the outer cover, the tensioner looked OK, and we could not see all the sprocket teeth. Essentially, this is what I expected at this point and the rest of the setup will be pulled and inspected. The cam cover is also off, and here is the problem.
The outer tensioner shoe is worn about 3/32" and the rear cam exhaust lobe shows wear with scrape-like marks as if the hardening is gone. Looks like new shoes and new cams, the wrench said he would put in the 203 cams.
Do you think the 203 would be a good choice? From what I've read it was intended for the 88 ci Twin Cams so will it fit an '07 96 ci? The descriptions say it comes on at the lower RPMs, which seem to fit my riding style. And, should the inner cam bearings be replaced? What about the lifters?
The cost is starting to add up but is still within budget. Just don't want this to get out of hand.
Appreciate.:eam
