If you were near me I’d hire you as my Harley tech. You take great care with your work and do an excellent job. You hold a good pace and assure everything is done properly including cleaning and torquing everything. Excellent job you are truly an incredible tech. Thank you for your content brother.

Amazingly well done video... clear, informative, well edited.

This stuff always amazes me, it's like watching open heart surgery! Very impressive. Thanks

Awesome video. The way you take your time on the bike shows the quality of the work and probably for your own bikes. I might as well do the upgrade.

Hi tech Tech. Of All the videos I’ve watched, you’re the 1st to show cleaning threads, so that lock tight, will actually work. Thanks Great job👏

Good call on lifters, inner bearings and cams.

Great video!! Looks to me like you take pride in what you do Nice to see in today's world.👍👍

This is The absolute best video on this subject available.

I watched this with the attentiveness of someone who is going to be actually doing this. Although I realize that this is way above my skill level so I won't be doing the actual work. I learned alot and feel I could if I needed to. Fortunately for me I have Scott at Island Cycles in Oceanview N.J. for a job like this which may be an option for my 88.

My 2000 Dyna is getting this done cool to see how it all works!

Excellent work I’ve not seen another tech with the care and dedication. I enjoyed every minute of it. I’m in Florida but would not mind driving to you for service and repairs. Awesome brother!!

You do great work and the attention to detail is great 👍 and your working on the right bikes to H/D . This is for all the video’s I’ve saw 👍👍👍

Perfect. Well done. Enjoyed the vid. Cheers 🍻

Loving the music too... ;-)

Nicely done

great video. probably one of the best mechanics on the planet.

My God, what a J O B‼️‼️‼️

Great work. A little crazy glue does wonders to hold that oil pan gasket in place.

Superb tutorial....thank you.

Brad nice video. thanks

i have seen different videos "how to change the tensioner" and this one is almost the most accurate i have seen, most of them don't change the inner bearings, will be helpfull if you mention the torque value also for the rocker arms and covers , and i didn't understand the lining job you did before installing the outer chain min 31:33 to 31:54, it's not enought to line the 2 dots? P.S. i don't have a twin cam but i love to see video like this :-)

for a 2003, RK, do you know if there is a stock grind conversion cam that can be used with conversion SE cam plate where roller chains can be used for inner and outer. My understanding is that the silent chains are a big contributor to the tensioner pad were. Thanks!

GREAT VIDEO. Getting ready to do my 04 fatboy next month, I wish I could rent the cam bearing removal/install tools. At 70 years old I doubt i'll doing this job again. Thanks for the videos.

Excellent work again Brad I do miss the other Tune a little bit but you have Excellent content my friend only Joking about the Tune but it did seem to go well with your video Top work my friend Take care regards Alan from across the pond.

Hi Brad! Thanks for the video. With the new Harley Davidson "C" tappets, which way do the lifters go oriented in a 2007 Twin Cam A.

good work Brad ....

Great video just wish you would’ve put the torque specs for all the screws as I don’t have a Harley manual.

like # 834...so well recorded, thank you

One more question....i heard you say 90-120inch lbs for the plate/oil pump screws. Is there a sequence i should follow? Thanks again

JJ Cale i think. Thanks. Easy to comprehend.

Wow great video! Just bought a 99 RK and need to look at tensioners to see if they are original or modded. But either way you did excellent job explaining everything. Wish you would include link to assembly line and cleaner. I am aircraft mechanic so using good stuff is just a thing.

I wonder if putting the parts that are being pressed in, in a freezer would help make installation easier? I like the way you work. It's hard to find conscientious people today.

Why no assembly lube on the journal and race pressed in?

great vid. very thorough...Question...I have an 03 softail. with the stock horseshoe oil tank and external lines. besides that difference to the touring model is there anything different I need to look out for internally? thanks

It’s worth noting that the pump screws are a bit longer. If you don’t pay attention, you can put a longer screw in the cam plate and dimple the lifter bore.

Thanks for the information. I’m fixing to do this same project on 2002 FLHTCUI. When you cleaned out the front oil passage did spray cleaner and air through hole where the oil filter is at. My project had outer tentioner get shredded and the cam bearing as well. Why would you not take the heads off? Maybe peek at the cylinder walls? Any reason? Cost? Thanks great video. I’m an attention to detail DIY mechanic. Saved myself and some buddies of mine watching your videos. Great Job.

I have realized that it is not only my job to watch the vids but also advise when it's time to change music. It's time, Brad. 😋 Another great video!!

Just bought an '04 flhtp and at 51k still runs great. But i guess i gotta take a look inside just to confirm soundness of the cam chest.

Love your vids thanks i watch them all. What do you reccomend, in this area, for a 2010 Superglide Custom. I've already done the Baker Compinsator/Haydon tensioner myself. I did a stage one and won't be going further.

Big Fan across The Pond Brad. I see you are based in Michigan? (Tom Platz County) I have learned a lot by just watching your videos & i wouldn't be scared to attempt to replace my own cam chain tensioners now. It is well overdue, it has done over 40,000 miles. It is a good tip of yours to warm up the cam chest like you do. I admit i was shocked at first, i half expected the anodised gold colour to disappear but it never touched it. I am hoping that when i pull that timing cover off i hope to see it has been upgraded to Gear Drive or 2nd best would be to discover that the shoes are ok. I bet you could tell by ear whether it has been upgraded to Gear Drive?

This is gold

Isn't there supposed to be an O ring between the oil pump housing & cam plate?

Hey bud great informative video, about to start my screaming Eagle upgrade, I have a question? Fitting a new secondary cam chain does it matter which way fitted, joining link toward camshafts or away? Thanks Kev

great video brad. i used your video to help me do my 2005 electra glide. 10,000 and runs like a champ. after i did the job i heard you should use torrington bearings. i didnt check at the time but does that kit use torrington or ina? thanks mr wizard

Sure a lot easier if you catch things before they break.yes?

I just did this job on a 02 flstc carbureted , with 509c cams with s&s quicki push rods and lifters , if u know off hand what jet would u go with on something like this nothing fancy baffles out of screaming eagle duel pipes and K&n air filter, any advice would be appreciated, before I try them all haha love your work bud!

Whilst the fitting of the later hydraulic tensioner is a great idea, there seems to be a bit of a problem with the oil pressure release valve on the Screamin' Eagle cam plate just as there is on the standard ones. That problem being that the valve does not seat very well - when I had one fitted I found that oil pressure wasn't very good at idle speeds. This was noticeable by the oil pressure light coming on immediately the engine stopped turning when I killed it - it had been a little better with the original plate. Although the 'high volume pump is just that, the extra flow to the feed side was lost due to the pressure release valve being so 'leaky' - I checked it out when I took the plate out to fit an aftermarket one along with a pump that has dual scavenge rotors. The oil pressure light now takes a couple of seconds to come on once the engine stops turning which is an indication of better oil pressure and circulation. The single scavenge rotor on all oil pumps cannot maintain good scavenge from both the crankcase and the cam chest at the same time, and that excess oil - if in the crankcases - creates drag on the crank and or fills the cam chest with oil. It is well known that H-D oil pumps are not good - look at the number of re-designs especially on the M8.

Great video. Have you seen stock inner cam bearing failing? I am coming up on this work for a 2003 RK, and just wondering if I need to change the inner cam bearing. The bearings are not expensive, but I need to buy the tool. It seems like low mileage to have to change bearings. Thanks for the help!

I really.like this video series Brad....I a the screamin eagle oil pump as good as the s&s pr fueling pump?....is it forged or cast?....

Hey Brad, I'd like to see you install and adjust TWIN CAM lifters, tappets. 110cu in engine

Thanks for The video. Excellent instruction. I do have a question. I have a 2006 Heritage Softail with 5,800 miles on it. I’m getting ready to upgrade to the Screaming Eagle cam plate and oil pump with hydraulic cam chasing tensioners. As of September 17, 2022 it will cost about 1,300 in parts and about 5 hours in labor at 129.00 dollars a hour at Harley Davidson, and the total will be around 2,000 dollars. They recommend adjustable pushrods and screaming eagle lifters/tappets. I went with the OEM lifters instead of the screaming eagle upgraded lifters will these lifters be fine with the upgrade? I haven’t heard very good things about the screaming eagle lifts. Thanks for your time and excellent instructions. Is there anything else you would recommend? Thanks again.

Do exist the part 1 of this video? Best regards from Spain 🇪🇸

Good video. And where can I buy this device for oil plate for pressing shafts.

No torque on the cam chain tensioner screws or locktite..???

Would a wet and try vacuum cleaner not be a good way to help remove metal from inside of engine especially when using compressed air to blow out passages

I'm not sure why Harley didn't put oroper fins on the bottom of the pan to dump the heat out of it. Has minimal ridges along that increase the surface a bit.

Thanks wizard. Blue loctite? I'm going to do mine also, just thought I'd get the wizard professional opinion. They say it throws the torque off!! They say oil on thread's and face. I sure don't want them coming loose. Thx Bro.

Brad, what is the part number for the cam plate kit? I too, have an early Road King with Magneti Marelli injection.

You don’t put any assembly lube or oil on the areas that are being pressed? Genuine question.

Another question..when you install this kit can the stock cams be installed or are there specific cams for this cam plate.

What cams?

On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to remove and clean the oil pan, with the lift I have it's not really a option for me? Had my rear fail just like in the video. Thanks

Brad I have the same cam drive sprocket with the rib as mine is a early 99 fxdx. Do you know of any way to bypass the cam sensor via new ignition? Or am I shit out of luck

Going to put a Feuling cam plate & oil pump in. Directions says to NOT use loctite on plate or oil pump bolts, & install pump on cam plate!! Is this correct??

What kind of 1/4" torque wrench do you use? Thanks

I have a 2012 Fhtk with 62000 mi . I realize this has hydraulic tensioners from the factory, but should they be checked or are they known to last the life of the engine?

How do people work with rubber gloves on. Never works for me. Always tear them Immediately. Good video

Do the lifters,pushrods need to come out to replace the cam plate?

The retainer plate bolts are thy also 20-30 inch lbs torque? N also tensioner 100 in lbs

At 17:12 I don't see any lettering on your newly installed cam bearings. Doesn't the SE instructions say install the bearings with the lettering facing up?

Couldn't you zip tie down the springs then cut and remove after pan placement?🤔

I bought a used 2001 Ultra twin 88. Has 39000 miles runs great but after hearing stories of Cam tension going out on buddies 2000 Heritage has me wondering if I should spend bucks to get mine checked. Or what is a good indicator that there might be an issue? Thanks great video 👍

Would u get a different sound in the cam chain area, after installation?

What state are you out of?

Brad I ran into a issue with oil pressure on the screaming Eagle cam plate. So on the 1999 Dyna, there is a oil control kit you have to install or you’ll have no oil pressure, I completely spaced that and was stumped for a little while lol,

Or in my most recent case on a 1999 Dyna, I had to order a new cam gear because the stock wouldn’t fit the new cams.

Brad, may I suggest you put the year and make of the vehicle in the video title. It will help people that do a channel search for a specific problem.

What spray were you using to clean out the oil ports?

Nice choice of music ... is that Dicky Betts playing guitar?

Also, I may have missed it but you never measured the runout on the oil pump pinion....How do you know you're within spec..??

Why the huge baffle in the oil tank, doesn't that reduce the oil capacity?

Brad.. Mr Motorcycle Wizard indeed. Ty bro. Fixing to do this on my 2001 WG. I’ll l hit you up if I have a question. Got an email? Ty.

I think like any other mass produced vehicle if it is determined that the vehicle has a definite design flaw such as the cam chain tensioner in Harley Davidson twin cam motors why wouldn't they do a recall on these affected motors. Especially how devastating the effect has on the motor can disintegrate a very expensive vehicle.

Any chance of getting the part numbers you used?? Please

do you use loctite on the cam plate bolts?

How do u clean the crank case case side

Do you check pinion run out,?

Is the screamin eagle cam plate as good as the s&s or the fueling cam plate?

Hey where is your shop? I want to take my bike there for a tensioner upgrade

BRAD, THE MOTORCYCLE WIZARD!! WILL BRING MORE SUBS BECAUSE THEY WON'T GET YOU CONFUSED WITH A WIZARD.

Are there no numbers on the cams? I’m tying to figure out what cams are in my harley and don’t want to tear it down if there is a chance that there is no way to identify what cams I got…

It looked like you only had to press 1 cam onto the cam plate, but not the other ?

Should I put it in 5th gear before starting the job?

if he was truly a wizard, he would realize the upgrade is just to simply pull both the cam tensioners and pads, and just throw them away......

About how much is it to do this job? Are you in the DFW area by chance?

Where are you located and how much would you charge to do this on a 2006 soft tail Night Train?

You only press 1 cam in?

You need to show not to overtighten the screws on the cam bearing installer. Kevin Baxter had a video where he backs off 1/4 to allow the plate to float and shows what side of the bearing faces out which is the side that is numbered.

If I had gone through the trouble of pulling cams out I would have gone with gear cams.

is that NON-Chlorinated solvent?