Flat rate for cam install

[Prostock]

Have my first M8 cam install next week.  Anyone know what our competitors "Harley" is charging

[tomcat64]

7 hours here... I believe

[Prostock]

Cold called to 3 different dealers here in Arizona.   1- 12hrs @ $129.00 an hour.  2-5hrs@ $125.00 an hour.  3-8.5hrs @ $100.00 an hour. 

[PoorUB]

Cold called to 3 different dealers here in Arizona.   1- 12hrs @ $129.00 an hour.  2-5hrs@ $125.00 an hour.  3-8.5hrs @ $100.00 an hour.

12 hours?  I did a "cut the push rods" cam change on a twin cam in about 5 hours and wasn't even trying!

Only one cam in a M8, should be able to do it in 1/2 the time!

But seriously, is there any reason a M8 should take longer than a TC? I would think a bit less time as you don't have the inner tensioner and second cam and chain to install and time.

Pulling the valve covers on a wet head or oil head would add some time so it would depend on the model.

[rigidthumper]

7 hours here... I believe

Does that include tune time as well?

[Thermodyne]

Based on the newest labor guide I have (2010) cams are a 4 hour job.

On a twin cam, the book pays 4 hours, including new cam bearings in the case.   So a M8 should be less.  Basically the same job, less one cam and bearing, plus  a little extra plumbing. 

And the Tune from a Harley dealer is a flash.  So an hour for that, max. 

The dealer is probably stacking.  Adding time to remove the exhaust and tank etc.  That work is already included in the 4 hour charge.  And 8 hours is just stupid.  Replacing the cases on a twin cam pays 8 hours.  That's out of the frame, torn down completely and back together, running.

[HD/Wrench]

top end installs are longer that is for sure I have done 16 114 kits now and it still take more time . Just not as easy as the TC was rocker box and all. Intake is a mother to get in and out . They need to machine the heads further back it very tight and can be a PIA to get in out or in. Oil lines etc  cam install though 4-5 hours would be the norm but then again what ex is on the bike etc

[Prostock]

I am at 6 for cam including full exhaust removal.  Thinking 12 for cam and big bore

[HD/Wrench]

I think that the 12-14 range for the top is is about right . I just completed a 114 kit today it took me from 12.9 hours ( used a time clock to keep accurate time) that included adding the new clutch springs swapping over the valve springs as well. That freaking intake drove me nuts I install it before rocker boxes as well and its still a mother to fit . I know I keep complaining about it HA HA

[tomcat64]

7 hours here... I believe

Does that include tune time as well?

no..

[hdbikedoc]

Not to hijack the thread but I install intake manifold when I install heads  once front head installed I bolted the manifold to the front head then install rear head worked slick for me

[carlos3621]

top end installs are longer that is for sure I have done 16 114 kits now and it still take more time . Just not as easy as the TC was rocker box and all. Intake is a mother to get in and out . They need to machine the heads further back it very tight and can be a PIA to get in out or in. Oil lines etc  cam install though 4-5 hours would be the norm but then again what ex is on the bike etc

FYI, there is an alignment tool available to make your life easier:

https://goo.gl/KTrXvV

[bensfatboy]

1 to 12hours?  3 to 8 hours?  WTF ever.   They have a book with hours involved.  A 11 hour window quote is a bunch of BS.  The Stealerships are raping the consumer.  Will come back to haunt them one of these days.

[1Techno]

I think he meant Dealer #1  Dealer #2 and Dealer #3   Not 1 to 12 hours..

[sfmichael]

Not to hijack the thread but I install intake manifold when I install heads  once front head installed I bolted the manifold to the front head then install rear head worked slick for me

    great info