1987 Primary help needed
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1987 Primary help needed
My buddy has a 1987 FXR Low Rider. He is buying a new S&S motor and Baker Tranny. However he doesnt want the open primary with belt that came with the bike. He would like to get a closed primary. Can anyone help out and give a list parts that we need?
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Vulcan Works might be able to help, maybe Dennis Kirk. Rivera Primo used to be in the business for what you are lookig for but I don't know if they are still in business anymore.
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Well, it really depends on the transmission, is it a splined mainshaft, or a tapered mainshaft?
Is he using the original transmission case?
Is he using the original transmission case?
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If he is getting a Baker 5 or 6 he will need a new starter inner primary compensator new clutch and new outer primary..
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Regarding your question whether his main shaft is splined or tapered. That I am not sure off. I'm going to have to go find out. Can you let me know what the differences are between a splined and tapered mainshaft? And would it matter whether it was splined or tapered if he had a OD6 complete transmission installed?
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You really need to get in touch with Baker Drivetrain when ordering this gearset.
The bike is an 87, which originally came with a tapered mainshaft, but since the owner is replacing all primary components it would be much better to use a splined mainshaft and then use later model components to finish off the primary drive.
Maybe Mark from Baker Drivetrain will chime in here with some info...
The bike is an 87, which originally came with a tapered mainshaft, but since the owner is replacing all primary components it would be much better to use a splined mainshaft and then use later model components to finish off the primary drive.
Maybe Mark from Baker Drivetrain will chime in here with some info...
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