Baker 6OD Installation
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,077
Likes: 2,139
From: Ohio
Baker 6OD Installation
Came across a good deal on a Baker 6 speed gear set and will be sliding it in shortly, had an output shaft inner seal leaking and now was the time. Transmisssion case is bare and make a note if you want to attempt this yourself, buy the main bearing remover tool and a big pair of snap ring pliers you will appreciate it! If you read special tools are not needed for disassembly, throw the bull$hit card.
Pics of assembly will follow in this installation process
Pics of assembly will follow in this installation process
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 471
Likes: 9
From: Far NorCal
Fantastic...keep us posted. I know you mentioned it before when I was thinking of it. I'm still very interested in the 6 spd.
Man this is exciting, can't wait for your first road trip report.
good luck.
Man this is exciting, can't wait for your first road trip report.
good luck.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,468
Likes: 12
From: Bluffton, South Carolina
If the tranny is a close ratio you may want to consider putting a one tooth smaller pulley on the tranny. We do this on most of the heavier bikes that we install OD six speeds in, especially if you ride two-up. his will give you a little more launch and have very little effect on the top end. Hope this helps.
Former Sponsor
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,360
Likes: 453
From: Davie, FL
Make a bearing press, easy to do. Only had to buy threaded stock from home depot as I already have the steel. Drilled 2 holes and used a sheer to make a "round" shape to fit. I am sure it only cost less than $2.00.
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,077
Likes: 2,139
From: Ohio
Mia, have taken everything into consideration, big bike, 6'3" donut eating rider and ride some 2 up. Baker is a 3.24 first gear, already have 30 tooth and primary is the 3.37 so I am low with the 6th to motor down the road and still in the power range.
Easy to put the main bearing back together but removing it is a task, I made a tool to remove it but cost me 4 hours of time and a struggle, the correct tool would take less than 10 minutes. I had access to the correct tool but was currently broke and didn't know when the new parts would arrive.
Easy to put the main bearing back together but removing it is a task, I made a tool to remove it but cost me 4 hours of time and a struggle, the correct tool would take less than 10 minutes. I had access to the correct tool but was currently broke and didn't know when the new parts would arrive.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: Route 66 Az
When it gets time i wanna put a six speed OD gearset in my bike but it seems baker does not make one for my application, all I have found is the revtech 6spd OD. cant wait to hear your ride report. Thanks.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,077
Likes: 2,139
From: Ohio
Started the picture process, this case didn't need any clearancing per Baker guidelines in the instructions. Waiting for a countershaft bearing to continue. Baker is on the right with the Redline Shockproof clinging to it.
Last edited by 1997bagger; Jan 26, 2019 at 11:56 PM.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
