Several times I've found myself pulling out on a freeway, accelerating somewhat aggressively, and going through the gears somewhat rapidly. Then on my final up shift attempt , it won't go any higher. So, my brain seems to want to shift into a gear that isn't there. This typically happens at 80 or above.

With the larger transmission sprocket of the TriGlide than the base Ultra, the motor is spinning about 3,200 RPMs at 70 MPH...which is fine and comfortable. But, at 80 MOH, the motor is spinning at about 3600 RPMs.

So, I thought that since I do tend to run above the upper 70s frequently, it would be nice to have one more gear with a ratio 10% bigger than the current 6th gear.

The Baker 7 speed doesn't do the trick, as they moved all the ratios, and have the same top ratio as the HD OEM 6 speed,

Also, just figuring out how to change out 6th gear would be too large of a jump from 5th.

Does this bother anyone else?
Is there a solution, that doesn't give up on the low speed grunt we get out of the larger transmission sprocket?

Thoughts?

 

Funny, when we had our '09 everyone was changing to a lower gear so they didn't have to downshift.

 

best would be to change the front pulley back to 32 tooth, but u will find yourself downshifting more. I'm still running the 32 on my 15 conversion its not as bad as it was on the prerushmore. with your cams it would make the 32 more tolerable.

 

if you where to combine the baker with the taller pulley gearing you could get what u want.

 

Hey 3600 isn't a problem for me, And as far as wanting to up shift , Every bike i had if it was a 5 speed i would aways try to shift into 6Th, Like wise with my Tri and my Victory i keep looking for 7Th..Im gonna bet if i had a 7 speed i would be looking for 8Th..

 

I wouldn't worry about 3,600 rpm, you should ride my 06 Ultra. I changed the primary to a 3.37 ratio, 80 mph is right around 4,000 rpm, it's a hoot to twist the wick and 100+ mph in a flash.

 

Let it rev, oil cools the engine.

 

maybe change the primary gearing alittle. i was kind if thinking of doing something along these lines myself. tired of hearing the motor screaming.

 

I haven't come across anything for the primary to change the gearing and lower RPM, most are looking to go the opposite direction. Only real option is transmission sprocket from 30 to 32 tooth if you're riding a 11 and later TG. IMO it'll be a pig taking off and riding around at anything less than 3,000 rpm.

 

yea i know what you mean. i don't know if i would want it geared taller in the lower gears as when you have your gear and a rider it needs the lower gears to get going. but it sure would be nice to have a taller ratio for six gear.