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Old 10-28-2012, 06:40 PM
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Has anyone done a conversion from a 5 to a 6 speed.
 
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Old 10-28-2012, 06:44 PM
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I'm sure its been done before, yes.
 
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Old 10-28-2012, 06:49 PM
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I just posted a thread about this the other day.... I have been looking at an Ultima builders kit for my bike ans was wondering if it's worth it. I can get the kit online for $499. I think this will be one of my winter mods
 
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I had revtec 6 speed gearset put in my 2000 RK. Works good. Really like the ratios better than my '09 6 speed.
 
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I did the Baker conversion with my 5 speed box. 6 speeds are a lot better, but Baker will cost you a lot more than the Ultima. To me it was worth doing because I was building a new engine at the same time.
 
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I have the Rev-Tech drop in in mine. It has about 7000 miles and no problems behind a 127" Ultima. 6th gear is a bit high, unusable below 75MPH (2500 rpm) with the cams in the engine. It sure makes 85MPH on the interstates effortless.
 
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Old 10-28-2012, 08:23 PM
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Does "Jims" still make a six speed ?
 
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