Hello all.

I have a 94 fxdwg and am wanting to do a little engine work. I contacted a couple of well known harley shops in Adelaide and asked about cam installs, was given a quote for supply and fit of cam and when asked if that would include new lifters, the guy told me i don't need 'em. They are original, 16 years old FFS, i would have thought it would be a smart idea. I'm not exactly filled with confidence.

Any thoughts or recomendations for a good Harley workshop.

I can't understand why a mechanic would say that it's commen knowledge that you never fit new cams without new lifters,it's drummed into you as you become a mechanic check with the Adelaide boys on site where to go.

Depending on where you live in Adelaide. There are a couple of Harley Mechs on either side of town.. And I agree ref the lifters, whilst you have the bike at that stage you may as well change them over. I put knew ones in mine when I done the cams and they only cost $100 or so for 4. I had mine done by one the guys in the forum here who has a lot of experience with Harleys.. If you PM Scotty he can advise you on recommended mechs, or if you have the knowledge and tools you can do your own. I bought all my stuff from the states and saved a shit load of cash even when the dollar was not that good.

Replace them for sure its only an extra few minutes work.

hi, yes you must replace the lifters as well as the inner cam bearing with the pre 1991,    B-138 torrington needle inner cam bearing  & a new breather gear as well min , breather gears are  nylon/plastic type original or ,   S&S or jims make steel ones  steel is better but 4 times more,    you get what you $ for, & check the crank for run-out on the end of the pinion shaft while your in there ,  woody is good in S.A.  i never worked out why they call him woody ? maybe you can ask him when you take the bike there

Who/where is Woody? Is that the same Woody that had his shop in the Adelaide hills late 80's early 90's ex HA?

hi. i got my woody mix-up with my hoody ,    i stuffed up give  HOODY a ring 08 82774049, or CARLOS 0418663311, hope that helps