6 Speed trans
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Deltona, FL
I would only do it if you actually plan to spend a majority of your time at speeds of 70+ on the highway. Most of us tend to be in the 50-70 range unless we're regular commuters or tourers. Now, if you fall into one of those two categories, the Baker 6 speed would be the most bang for your buck upgrade you could make.
Tourer
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My new superglide has the 6 speed and I can see myself getting a speeding ticket with it. You'll find you dont shift into 6th until your going about 65 on a highway and to then have some fun with the throttle your doing 85-90 easily. Your '97 gearing may be different though.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Vegas
When I was deciding whether to upgrade my 5-speed, I listened to suggestions and considered and finally went with gearing up my transmission pulley (+2 teeth). Cost - a few hundred vs. a few thousand. I also got a Dakota Digital speedometer interface, and am very satisfied...
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand
I get 75MPH at 3,000 RPM on my 5 speed, I ride a 6 speed quite regularly and I prefer the 5 as 6th is too high and I get confused as to what gear I am in
A Harley only actually needs 3 gears, the rest are just for fashion and show, if you want 6 speeds then you are a closet Japper rider and should be forbidden to ride USA built motorcycles
mind you, some say that about overhead valves.....Back in the days of the 50cc motorcycle GP they had 18 speed bikes that hit 120mph......can you imagine 18 gears? Far out!
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Illinois
I barley used my 6th gear before I put the andrews pulley on.
The bike really opened up with it. Huge difference!
The bike really opened up with it. Huge difference!
Last edited by HD Bobber; May 28, 2011 at 05:09 PM.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Oxford, Nc
It's the riders who want to slow the motors down. Wear and tear have nothing to do with it.
My 5 speed FLTRSEI is going to hit 90,000 miles this week with virtually no oil consumption between 5,000 mile services. Think long and hard on it.
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