Tranny question
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The next thought going through my mind is it's gonna cost around $200 to fix this tranny.
After I fix it it'll go back into a box and stuck on a shelf against future possible need.
I have a Baker DD5 in the Heritage now which will probably outlast me.
I have an OEM tranny in my '94 FXSTC with only 60k on it.
Do I fix the tranny now or later?
After I fix it it'll go back into a box and stuck on a shelf against future possible need.
I have a Baker DD5 in the Heritage now which will probably outlast me.
I have an OEM tranny in my '94 FXSTC with only 60k on it.
Do I fix the tranny now or later?
Fix it now so that one day you can sell it or give it away and you know it is good.
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I've never ridden a Tranny that was lubed with SeaFoam....sounds like a rough ride....
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Dirt don't hurt
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Well I do have that leftover 80" motor just sitting on the shelf...
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See... There's a use for all of leftovers.... Believe it or not I've compiled enough parts to put together a nice rolling chassis with drivetrain....
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That's kinda hard to believe. It always seems like you're changing/modifying engine parts. You & THC would certainly have enough parts for a complete bike.
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Dirt don't hurt
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Since I tend to collect parts maybe someday I will have enough.
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You can get the same improvement in shifting by using a late model shift drum assembly, the one with the roller detent.
The moco started using these on the Softails in `00, the rest of the models got them in 2001.
A big improvement in shifting, I have one in my `89.
The moco started using these on the Softails in `00, the rest of the models got them in 2001.
A big improvement in shifting, I have one in my `89.
