Hi again. Haven't been here in quite some time. I've got my Primary Cases removed to replace my drive belt (rock hole). While inside, I'm upgrading to the '07 (1-piece) Rotor/Stator. It also got me thinking of going to the Baker IPB, and that raised a question. I've seen contradictory statements on the Baker High Torque being suitable for up to '06 models. My issue is this; on my 2nd IPB failure I got the "Full Monty" with upgraded (doweled) tranny and IP Cases. I think they are '07 parts. Is the Baker High Torque compatible with the '07 IP Case? Or is the Baker only for '06's that haven't had the F-M upgrade? I've had no more IPB problems in the 22K+ miles since the F-M.
For those who'd recommend the 30-tooth, I like my tall gearing so no plans to change that.

 

i have the baker in my 07

 

Thanks S-F-G. I was hoping to hear from an '07 owner who'd installed the Baker. Truth told, I'd already bought the Baker Hi Torque "kit" online before I posted here, and was hoping for confirmation that I hadn't thrown money away on a part I couldn't use.

 

The baker bearing does fit your bike as well as older bikes, HD has used the same style bearing for a while. As for the stator, is you want to save a couple hundred dollars you can simply spot weld the 8 bolts. If you go to the new style rotor you also need the new style stator and that drives the price up.

 

Yeah, I considered just having the screws tacked, but I've seen several where the screws simply sheared, rather than came loose. I found a 1-piece '07 Rotor on ebay for $25, and won a new 30017-07 Stator this morning for $99 (free shipping). Also got a new primary gasket set (inner/outer), and the Baker Bearing. With the new belt, bearing & seal, stator/rotor, gaskets I'll be into this job $325 and change. My inner-CAS* can live with that. The peace-of-mind on Sturgis and other long trips will be a relief. I've been sweating the rotor issue for way too long.
Here's a few pix of the belt/hole...