Should I, or shouldn't I

Since I am laid up and worthless, I had Ol' Red dropped off at a Reno shop to get some new pipes (V-H Pro 2-1), a dyno run/rejet and gear drive for the cam, replacing the auto-tensioned chain (which I understand is better than the untensioned, but still a risk not worth taking if I make a run to AK).

So the question is: should I get a slightly hotter cam? I run the stock 88 and though I've toyed with more displacement I like the reliability and mileage of the current setup. I used to blast down highways at 140mph on other bikes, but that was then and now I enjoy the cruising more than the ridiculous speeds...rarely break 100 anymore. If I could improve highway performance without significant loss of MPG, that would be great. Can I?

What especially do you fellow bagger riders think?

good bye mpg

the more power at the throttle, the more and harder you'll twist it. bet, your mpg will drop

Red, there's really no need to ask that question....my answer is yes, of course you should. That cam would sure make it sound sweet! But, if you're worried about mpg, then don't. I know, I'm no help at all.

I was thinking of a Crane 310.....and probably will go for it (if I REALLY wanted MPG, I'd ride a 250cc!). I just don't want a drastic MPG dropoff out here in the loneliest part of the West, as it is often over 100 miles between gas stations on some of the roads I ride, and sometimes a whole lot more.

As to the math: problem is you don't get that kind of mileage at 4000 to 11000 feet in altitude, especially when it is hot (hotter air/higher altitude/less density/less oxygen = needs more gas). And because of the changes, you can't be certain what you'll be getting for mileage on any given day, just guestimates.

I did - but then

Yeah, I have done that extra gallon thing on my Colorado runs. Does give ya peace of mind and allowed me to do some spontaneous sightseeing that the reserve tank wouldn't cover, but it ain't the best way. Stinks out everything in the hardbag for about a month, and also made everyone I ran in to feel compelled to tell me that I had a gas leak.

But back to the original - I am going with the hotest cam lift that I can run in my mild configuration. I've turned down the 95" kit - for now. Should I or......so how much do you guys with 95ci who had the bike as an 88 first like the difference?