Any 6 speed upgrades?
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What kind of final ratio are you using/recommending?
My '93 FXR runs a fairly high numerical ratio final drive. I'm just getting into it right now so I honestly don't know what it is but according to my faulty memory, at 70mph I'm turning nearly 3500rpm. I think I could use another gear but I like the quick launch I get from the current gearing.
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I have a Baker 6 speed in a four speed case....going from a 4 to a 6 was like night and day...really don't understand the not enough power comment...mine rocks.
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If you have stock 4-speed gearing that comment is understandable. As the years have rolled by Harley has progressively increased overall gearing, so a late 5-speed has significantly higher gearing than your bike. Adding an overdrive 6-speed trans will kill performance in the new top gear, as it does for current 6-speed stock Harleys. In both cases the rider is likely to find they will be changing gear more often, which is not what big twin Harleys are all about! Owners of current touring bikes are discovering how difficult it is to reduce gearing, to make their bikes more rideable. Doesn't make sense to ape their bikes when some of them would love to have our lower gearing!
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If you have stock 4-speed gearing that comment is understandable. As the years have rolled by Harley has progressively increased overall gearing, so a late 5-speed has significantly higher gearing than your bike. Adding an overdrive 6-speed trans will kill performance in the new top gear, as it does for current 6-speed stock Harleys. In both cases the rider is likely to find they will be changing gear more often, which is not what big twin Harleys are all about! Owners of current touring bikes are discovering how difficult it is to reduce gearing, to make their bikes more rideable. Doesn't make sense to ape their bikes when some of them would love to have our lower gearing!