S&S Cycle Camshafts For 1986–2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Models - Manual (Page 2)

NOTES:
• S&S® 482 and 500 cams are bolt-in cams, and are compatible with
stock valve springs and pushrods
• S&S 482 cams are available for 2000 and later models only
• S&S 555 and 600 cams require adjustable pushrods
• 1986–’03 valve springs can handle cams of up to .510" lift
• 2004–up valve springs can handle cams of up to .585" lift
• Installation of S&S 500, 550 and 600 cams in 1986–’99 engines with S&S
flywheel assemblies requires a 1986–’87 style splined pinion gear. See
Chart 1 for part numbers.
• S&S 500, 550, and 600 cams require a 1991–’99 style pinion gear, to
match gear tooth profile on cams, when installed in 2000–up models.
Picture 1 shows the difference in pinion gear profiles. See Chart 2 for
pinion gear part numbers.
S&S® CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1986-UP HARLEY-DAVIDSON® SPORTSTER® MODELS
Cam
Name
Lobe
Timing 1
Duration Lift TDC Lift 2
1986–’03 2000–Up
Open Close
Works
w/Stock
Valve
Springs
Works
w/Stock
Pushrods
Works
w/Stock
Valve
Springs
Works w/
Stock
Pushrods
482
Int 22° 43° 240° .465" .181"
NA NA X X
Exh 38° 11° 244° .482" .134"
500
Int 34° 50° 264°
.500"
.241"
X X X X
Exh 56° 28° 264° .212"
555
Int 33° 53° 266°
.555"
.240"
X
Exh 53° 33° 266° .240"
600 3
Int 20° 60° 255°
.600"
.194"
Exh 55° 20° 260° .184"
1 Timing designations is a function of zero lash @ 0.053" off base circle.
2 TDC lifts are measured at the valve and are for reference only. Overlap valve lifts must be checked on assembled motor.
3 Requires cam lobe clearancing when used in stock crankcases.
2
Picture 1
S&S® PINION GEARS FOR 1986–'87 SPORTSTER®
REQUIRED FOR ALL S&S FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLIES
FOR 1986–'99 SPORTSTER AND 1991–'99 BUELL MODELS
Color Code
Size H-D® Part # S&S® Part #
Blue Biggest (H-D®#24056-86) 33-4152
Red Average (H-D®#24057-86) 33-4153
White Average (H-D®#24058-86) 33-4154
Green Average (H-D®#24059-86) 33-4155
Yellow Smallest (H-D®#24060-86) 33-4156
Chart 1
S&S® PINION GEARS FOR 1991–'99 SPORTSTER®
WITH STOCK FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLY
Color Code Size H-D® Part # S&S® Part #
Blue Biggest (H-D®#24056-91) 33-4162
Red Average (H-D®#24057-91) 33-4163
White Average (H-D®#24058-91) 33-4164
Green Average (H-D®#24059-91) 33-4165
Yellow Smallest (H-D®#24060-91) 33-4166
Note: Can be used to install S&S cams in 2000–2013 Sportster® engines
Chart 2
1986-’87 STYLE
1988-’99 STYLE
2000–UP STYLE