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08ridgid said:
For those who have wrenched into their motors, if I replace my valve springs I'm going to have to remove the heads and possibly the jugs and replace those gaskets too? I think I'm biting off more than I can chew....
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The safest way to do it is to remove the heads. There is a tool on the market for about $275.00 that is designed for on the bike removal but I have never spoken to anybody that has used one or have I seen anyone on the forum mention it.

Your bike should have single wound springs from the factory (S&S) that are compatble with the .585 cam.
 
08ridgid

08ridgid

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Thanks V, it does. I talked to S&S today (very helpful) I'm just going to pull everything (heads and jugs) and send them to S&S to have everything decked, honed, diamond cut, etc. even with the 585 Cam they suggest 10.5 to 1 compression. I don't want to have to do this work again, this is very stressful (on the marriage too).
 
japelfrey

japelfrey

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08ridgid said:
Thanks V, it does. I talked to S&S today (very helpful) I'm just going to pull everything (heads and jugs) and send them to S&S to have everything decked, honed, diamond cut, etc. even with the 585 Cam they suggest 10.5 to 1 compression. I don't want to have to do this work again, this is very stressful (on the marriage too).
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So about how much did that set you back sending your heads and jugs into S&S for rehoning and port & polish?
 
japelfrey

japelfrey

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So for the guys that did the 585 cam upgrade, what is the part breakdown that you went through? Was it truely plug n play? When you did the swap did you replace the springs or do any valve work or head work?

I am just trying to get a baseline for any and all parts I may need for this cam upgrade. I plan of getting rid of the E carb and going to a G as well. I have to take my rocker boxes off anyway because of a gasket leak, back left as most of you had had also. Thanks in advance for any input :)
 
spadesluck

spadesluck

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japelfrey said:
So for the guys that did the 585 cam upgrade, what is the part breakdown that you went through? Was it truely plug n play? When you did the swap did you replace the springs or do any valve work or head work?

I am just trying to get a baseline for any and all parts I may need for this cam upgrade. I plan of getting rid of the E carb and going to a G as well. I have to take my rocker boxes off anyway because of a gasket leak, back left as most of you had had also. Thanks in advance for any input :)
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From all the reading and posts here you don't need to change anything for a 585 cam on our 05's. Other than re-jetting the carb you are good to go. Now stepping up to the 600 cam, which I am in the middle of doing, will cost a lot more because parts will need to be changed out for sure. I know you and I have spoken about that already through pm.
 
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japelfrey

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spadesluck said:
From all the reading and posts here you don't need to change anything for a 585 cam on our 05's. Other than re-jetting the carb you are good to go. Now stepping up to the 600 cam, which I am in the middle of doing, will cost a lot more because parts will need to be changed out for sure. I know you and I have spoken about that already through pm.
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Indeed we have, I am going to go ahead and put a G carb and manifold I believe, I have to replace the damn tp rocker box gaskets because my back left one is leaking like most folks have on here.
 
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BigDog2005_chopper

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BDMike said:
I have the 585 on my 2005 Big Dog Chopper with the super E carb and I really like the performance. Great, crisp throttle response. I really have to hold on when I twist the throttle cuz the bike launches! :up:
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i have the same bike.and thinking i want to do the same.

how much for the cam?
do you have a step by step with pics of this upgrade?
 
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lonerider101

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I also have been leaning toward the Woods 590 cam - Do you have any performance stats, rideability, personal opinion, comparison against other bikes, etc after install?
 
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