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Old 12-20-2016, 02:59 PM
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Ultima 6 speed versus revtech 6 speed
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Old 12-20-2016, 03:06 PM
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Baker 7 speed.
 
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Old 12-20-2016, 04:36 PM
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OEM 5 speed.
 
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Old 12-20-2016, 04:39 PM
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If I weren't going with a Baker, second choice would be Primo-Rivera

http://www.riveraprimoinc.com/html/l...nsmission.html
 
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If I weren't going with a Baker, second choice would be Primo-Rivera

http://www.riveraprimoinc.com/html/l...nsmission.html
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What year/model bike are you asking about?
 
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Old 12-21-2016, 01:51 PM
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What year/model bike are you asking about?
Yup - that's where we need to start! A 7-speed won't fit a 5-speed and there are direct-drive and overdrive 6-speeds available. I have a Baker DD6 in my old Evo.
 
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Old 12-21-2016, 04:37 PM
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Between Ultima and RevTec, I would choose Baker....
 
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if i bought either of those transmissions i would disassemble and install better bearings and a baker shift drum along with baker shifter pawl assembly, or just buy a baker.
 
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Old 12-22-2016, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by pierrat63
Ultima 6 speed versus revtech 6 speed
any input plz
neither one -If my choice was between those 2 I'd keep my 5 speed & maybe put on a 33 or 34 tooth belt pulley Eastcoast jim
 
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