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Foximus
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2013 - 07:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Without spending $300 on lifters... the rest is explanatory.... Mine are shot.
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Rick_a
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2013 - 09:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jims. You have to spend some dough to get quality parts. Every factory lifter I've used has failed. One almost cost me an engine. They're usually toast for me after about 25K.
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Foximus
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2013 - 09:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jim's hydro solids?
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Rocket_in_uk
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2013 - 09:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I put Jim's Hydro Solid in mine about 13 years ago. Still working like they were when new.

I don't particularly ride as hard as I used to and I don't do the miles I once did, but I do like to rev it through and hold on to the gears when I feel like a bit of a thrash.

With 100rwhp and a decent lifting cam I need reliable lifters up to the task. If you're running anything but stock engine you need a better performing lifter imho. That said, I'd only be looking at better lifters if anything but stock included a more hairy cam otherwise I don't really see the need unless you're playing around the rev limit in every gear all of the time.

Rocket in England
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Flatheadbill
Posted on Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 10:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jims hydrosolids are good units but will require setup. you will have to also buy adjustable pushrods and a collapsible pushrod cover kit.
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just out of curiosity, how expensive are the factory stock ones?
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Foximus
Posted on Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No way in hell I'm ever running adjustable pushrods. Next.



So far you guys only said to buy nice brands. Such as what? ScreaminEagle style?
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Rocket_in_uk
Posted on Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 06:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes I have Taperlite adjustable pushrods, but once set up you'll never need to again. I used Sportster pushrod tubes as they're cheap and readily available, and look good on a Buell, and do collapse! Yes I imagine this does require even more expense.

Sorry for the lack of info, previous post.
In my defense it's been a lot of years since I had to do anything but clean the pushrod tubes : )

Rocket in England
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Jayvee
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2013 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jim's Powerglides
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