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Probably will switch out to a gear drive primary. If this is done, would 3.37 still be the optimal choice? Where would that put 6th gear on the hwy?
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Your PRIMARY is a wet bath chain driven unit. Going to 3.37 means you need to change out the clutch basket and compensator sprocket(while using the original chain) to a different tooth arrangement. Cost is about $250 in parts. With a 3.37 6th gear will put you in the low 2's assuming an average speed of around 65-70mph.
Trust me on this, the Woods TW 5G with the SE 6 speed and 3.37 primary is a VERY POPULAR setup, and everyone I know of who runs this setup is more than happy.
Your ride will be a night and day difference from what your current setup is now. It will be like your on a completely new bike with alot more power under foot.
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Huh? Gear drive primary? Switching to "gear drive" on a twin cam means changing out your cams in your cam chest to a gear driven setup. You cams are currently run by a chain and tensioners. Going to a gear driven cam gets rid of the chain and tensioners which is a potential weakpoint in the engine.
Your PRIMARY is a wet bath chain driven unit. Going to 3.37 means you need to change out the clutch basket and compensator sprocket(while using the original chain) to a different tooth arrangement. Cost is about $250 in parts. With a 3.37 6th gear will put you in the low 2's assuming an average speed of around 65-70mph.
Trust me on this, the Woods TW 5G with the SE 6 speed and 3.37 primary is a VERY POPULAR setup, and everyone I know of who runs this setup is more than happy. Your ride will be a night and day difference from what your current setup is now. It will be like your on a completely new bike with alot more power under foot.
Your PRIMARY is a wet bath chain driven unit. Going to 3.37 means you need to change out the clutch basket and compensator sprocket(while using the original chain) to a different tooth arrangement. Cost is about $250 in parts. With a 3.37 6th gear will put you in the low 2's assuming an average speed of around 65-70mph.
Trust me on this, the Woods TW 5G with the SE 6 speed and 3.37 primary is a VERY POPULAR setup, and everyone I know of who runs this setup is more than happy.
Your ride will be a night and day difference from what your current setup is now. It will be like your on a completely new bike with alot more power under foot.
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