4 speed ratchet top
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4 speed ratchet top
I picked up a custom build from a family member and I am trying to work the kinks out to get it running. One problem is when he started the build he purchased a wrecked bike. He had the frame straightened but the tranny shaft has a slight bend in it and its eating up seals. Its a 1957 Santee rigid, 1998 Evo 80, with a 4 speed ratchet top jokey shift.
Baker has a N1 kit for ratchet tops that fit 1952-1979 4 speeds. Where do I find the make and year on this thing? Any one know what years they made ratchet tops? I am guessing but I think it is not an after market tranny but not sure.
Baker has a N1 kit for ratchet tops that fit 1952-1979 4 speeds. Where do I find the make and year on this thing? Any one know what years they made ratchet tops? I am guessing but I think it is not an after market tranny but not sure.
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79 was the last year for the ratchet style the they went to big Maytag or cowpie as we lovingly called them . Ratchet lids only came 2 way , jockey shift for the old pans and the drum type . They will all enter change . Only question is which mainshaft they used in the build there's 2 it might be , slight length difference .
Get a pic I'll ID it for you no questions , I've got at least 5 4 speeds and at least a 100lbs of spare parts for them .
Get a pic I'll ID it for you no questions , I've got at least 5 4 speeds and at least a 100lbs of spare parts for them .
Last edited by TwiZted Biker; Jul 14, 2012 at 08:06 PM.
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