What would you do?

[SeaHag]

A friend of mine is asking for advice, and I haven't been following the advancements of the last couple years so closely.

My friend is riding a 2001 Screaming Eagle FLTRI. Currently runs the stock build with the new SERT for magneto morelli and Rhinehart true duals.

His motor has 60,000 on it though and started making a slight funny noise, so he's having some work done...Budget is max of $2500.00

He's planning just a cleanup and slight overbore of his 95"...but looking for recommendations in head work and gear drive cams for good pull, with the occasional trailering duties on long trips.

When I was doing this homework for myself a few years ago, all the rage was the Woods TW-6 and TW-6HG, as well as the Headquarters 34 I believe...with somewhat less praise for the Andrews and S&S offerings. Money was a major factor for me; so I went with Andrews and got a great package price through an online vendor. My friend has more than double the budget I was working with though, so the 'premium' brands are on the table.

So please, let me hear your thoughts...and THANKS

Riding Style As Defined By The Rider
very little 2-up. It would not be a factor. Do pull that damn trailer but that tends to be once a year.
Very very seldom does this bike see the rev limiter. Maybe, literally, 3-4 times in its life. Hitting the rev limiter is a pilot mistake IMHO. It “sees” red line only occasionally.
When I am on twisties I am frustrated when the engine is not “right there” coming out of a turn. I certainly do extended highway jaunts. Seems to me like a cam that gives up at 3500 â€" 4000 would NOT be a problem.
Having said that I tend to keep my rpm higher than the next guy. I’m usually a gear lower that others when riding twisty roads. Much more control of decal and accel. Like you (I think) I tend to think most riders lug their engines. I don’t. But I don’t think I abuse it either.
On balance I’d rather have a cam that gives up at 4000 than kicks in at 4000.

[Hillside Motorcycle]

Get the heads set up to correct the exhaust port, etc,etc,. Install a Wood 6 @ 10:1
Bore/hone, lifters,tune, smile while riding.
Scott