S&S CYCLE - 106-5289 - Camshaft Kit - Easy Start - 583 Chain Drive - Big Twin '99-'06 (except '06 Dyna)
Every powersports drivetrain is only as reliable as the chain holding it together, and the S&S CYCLE 106-5289 is a 583 chain built to stay tight, resist stretch, and handle the punishment of serious riding across its full run. Allows for easy start by initially reducing crank compression, but once the engine starts and rpm increases, the compression release lobe is centrifugally retracted and the engine runs normally, with full compression, and without any loss in performance. Optimiized for use as a great overall camshaft for Softail and Dyna, but can be used in any Big Twin, ensuring strong pin retention. Provides strong low-end torque and horsepower, and strongest from 1500 rpm to 5000 rpm in Softail and Dyna models give this chain the internal toughness to resist constant flex and impact loads. Includes camshafts, gearcover gasket, bearings, retaining ring, o-ring, threat lock and instructions. Whether running a practice bike, race machine, or trail bike, the 106-5289 delivers consistent performance. Sold as a complete kit.
Features
- Allows for easy start by initially reducing crank compression, but once the engine starts and rpm increases, the compression release lobe is centrifugally retracted and the engine runs normally, with full compression, and without any loss in performance
- Optimiized for use as a great overall camshaft for Softail and Dyna, but can be used in any Big Twin
- Provides strong low-end torque and horsepower
- Strongest from 1500 rpm to 5000 rpm in Softail and Dyna models
- Bolt-in
- Includes camshafts, gearcover gasket, bearings, retaining ring, o-ring, threat lock and instructions
- Made in the USA
- Installer must check coil bind, valve-to-valve clearance and valve-to-piston clearance.
- Not for models with OEM compression releases.
- Not recommended for compression ratios of 10.0:1 or greater.
Specs
- Grind: 583 Series
- Product Name: Camshaft Kit
- Units: Kit
- Application: Exhaust
- Exhaust Duration: 262°
- Exhaust Lift at TDC: 0.206”
- Exhaust Lobe Centerline: 107°
- Model: Easy Start
- Intake Duration: 204°
- Intake Lift: 0.583”
- Type: Chain
- Riding Style: Street
- Exhaust Open: 58°
- Intake Close: 18°
- Intake Lift at TDC: 0.113”
- Intake Lobe Centerline: 96.5°
- Exhaust Lift: 0.583”
- Application: Intake
- Exhaust Close: 24°
- Intake Open: 5°
Frequently Asked Questions - S&S CYCLE - 106-5289 - Camshaft Kit - Easy Start - 583 Chain Drive - Big Twin '99-'06 (except '06 Dyna)
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