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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 07:09 PM
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Cool 30t pulley vs chain conversion

Guys who have done one or the other , or even have tried both I would like your opinion. Pros, cons
Cost to do the mod. I am in between on wich of the 2 I would like too do on my 2006 superglide
 
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 10:09 PM
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For most Harley riders, I think chain conversion is not necessary - maybe for wheelies, burn outs, heavy duty hot rodding, etc then fine, go do a chain conversion. The 30T however is a great choice for almost all 6 speed Harlies, the current 6 speed gearing is just way too tall, the 30T helps tremendously!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by HD Pilot
For most Harley riders, I think chain conversion is not necessary - maybe for wheelies, burn outs, heavy duty hot rodding, etc then fine, go do a chain conversion. The 30T however is a great choice for almost all 6 speed Harlies, the current 6 speed gearing is just way too tall, the 30T helps tremendously!

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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 04:39 AM
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So where du you buy the 30T now. Is it still the one for the trike, or have someone come up With a 30T replacement....
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 06:44 AM
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Been wondering the same myself.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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I used an Andrews 30T, but have heard that the trike pulley works and is cheaper.

My install Thread: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...y-install.html
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 09:47 AM
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For most Harley riders, I think chain conversion is not necessary - maybe for wheelies, burn outs, heavy duty hot rodding, etc then fine, go do a chain conversion. The 30T however is a great choice for almost all 6 speed Harleys, the current 6 speed gearing is just way too tall, the 30T helps tremendously!
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Again. Andrews 30T pulley here.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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I run Andrews 30t on mine, but Harley trike offers 30t, evolution industries, & baker has lighter ones.....many to choose from.
 
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Good post so far and valid points. I do wheelie, hot rod and burnout when I get to ride but it's not a daily thing, nor do I do it for hours at a time
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 07:11 PM
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https://shop.newcastlehd.com/part/83595-11

Heres the link to the 30t you can run on the dyna, i myself would like to go chain drive eventually but for this price the 30t is absolutely worth it.
 
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