6 Speed trans
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2009
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My brother had a 98 FXDC he put a Baker DD5 on and he loved it. Thought it was a major improvement on the highway. That said it was several grand and this was probably like 10 years ago and bike was not available with 6 speed. You might be better off looking for a newer bike and trading up.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Northwest Georgia
The 6 speed is a whole nother world and I love it. When I ride 5 speed bikes now it feels like I'm making way too many RPMs at hwy speed. For $2200 though, I'd develop a love for those higher RPMs..
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 258
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From: Millington NJ
Baker 6 speed
I installed a Baker 6 speed on my 2005 FXDX. I love it. Run down the highway 75 t0 80 at 2500 RPM.
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Joined: May 2011
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From: usa
Thanks guys. I appreciate the input. This will probably be my only Harley for a while. Future upgrade I think. You always love your first.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 208
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From: New Jersey
I had an '01 Sporty with 5 speeds and now I have an '09 FXD with the 6 speed. Night and day difference. Now the sporty was a 1200 with stage 1 so power wise it wasn't a complete dog. But that 6th gear is definitely worth it. I will say that $2200 makes a nice deposit on a used 08 or 09. Just a thought, don't need to buy new.
