Performance cams for WLA

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  • saltracer
    New Member
    • Aug 2008
    • 1

    #1

    Performance cams for WLA

    Does anyone have a source for performance cams for a WLA? thanks
  • Paps
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2003
    • 1814

    #2
    It takes a combination of several parts to get any added performance from a WLA. Talk to Kurt : sales@flatlandmotorcyclecompany.com He can explain it all to you. Paps

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    • Steve Slocombe
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2003
      • 2168

      #3
      Dear Saltracer, in Europe Phil Joy at Joy Cams has made several sets of street/race cams for my VLs. These have more lift and duration, while still allowing the bike to start and idle. I had a set of these in my '34 VL when electrically timed at 103 mph on a UK airfield a while back. There's an article in the AMCA magazine describing the mods to the bike.

      Phil has had his arm twisted to make a few sets of similar UL and I think WLA cams by my European friends. Like most of us, he is a guy working alone under pressure who will not necessarily take on any job. Call him in the morning US time on 011.44.1279.730682. That should also be his fax number. Mention my name and he can buy me a beer or cuss me out next time I see him, depending if he needs the work. As Paps has said, performance from an old flathead is a lot more than changing cams, but where's the fun if you can't dream? Best regards.

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      • schmittm
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2005
        • 156

        #4
        Jim Leinweber will also regrind your originals if you have a good set. The most common upgrade uses something close to the WR specs. Another option is a set of early K model cams but they are getting tough to find.

        Leinweber is about like Steve Slocombe's friend Phil, you have to catch him in the right mood, he stays backed up most of the time.

        Welcome to the Leineweber Enterprises high performance Harley Davidson motorcycle aftermarket camshaft cams website.


        mike

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