5 speed evo over drive?
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5 speed evo over drive?
Hello, is there such a beast as a 5 speed over drive kit for an Evo gearbox?
I don't want to use a 6 speed kit, as my Pan head (look a like) kick start kit is designed only for a 5 speed box (longer main shaft).
I suppose I could use a 6 speed kit (which I have), if there were a 6 speed main shaft available for the Pan kicker kit. Only wish I knew who made it
So there we go, two questions in one
I don't want to use a 6 speed kit, as my Pan head (look a like) kick start kit is designed only for a 5 speed box (longer main shaft).
I suppose I could use a 6 speed kit (which I have), if there were a 6 speed main shaft available for the Pan kicker kit. Only wish I knew who made it
So there we go, two questions in one
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Well,if you are staying with a 5 speed, why not just change either the primary gearing or secondary drive gearing?
5 speed transmissions are all direct drive 5th gear, no overdrive.
5 speed transmissions are all direct drive 5th gear, no overdrive.
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https://www.twistgear.net/page%20html/twistgear.html
i run the sportgear with int'l gearing on my 01 sport, a real hoot, even surprised some rice
i run the sportgear with int'l gearing on my 01 sport, a real hoot, even surprised some rice
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Hi, I did think about that, but something tells me it's just not the same thing. The gap between 4th and 5th will be further apart, when compared with a proper overdrive. Maybe.
I was hoping an after market manufacturer would have make them.
Of course the obvious thing to do is to use the 6 speed overdrive, sell the 5 speed kicker, and buy a kicker for a six speed.
I was trying to keep the cost down but, oh well.
I was hoping an after market manufacturer would have make them.
Of course the obvious thing to do is to use the 6 speed overdrive, sell the 5 speed kicker, and buy a kicker for a six speed.
I was trying to keep the cost down but, oh well.
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You could get a 65T rear pulley (or a larger front pulley), but then all your ratios would be higher. That's what I did to my 94. I've got a 32T front and 65T rear from a mid 90's Softail. Bolted right up and already set for the 1.5" wide belt. Now I spin 2950 rpm at 75.
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on the sport, 1>4 is geared down and 5th is 1:1
i went with a 55 on the back and stock front which i believe is a 29
with the 55, i get a 500 rpm drop in 5th.
do not think it will fly, even with the 55 on the back it performs better than stock, when i drop out of 3rd, no speedo left to count clicks.
i turn about 2.5k at 60mph.
http://www.twistgear.net/page%20html/sportgear.html
i know it will do 140 but gets squirrley after that. big hold back is the carb
it will pull 60 in 1st and pull the wheel up on a slam shift to second.
i went with a 55 on the back and stock front which i believe is a 29
with the 55, i get a 500 rpm drop in 5th.
do not think it will fly, even with the 55 on the back it performs better than stock, when i drop out of 3rd, no speedo left to count clicks.
i turn about 2.5k at 60mph.
http://www.twistgear.net/page%20html/sportgear.html
i know it will do 140 but gets squirrley after that. big hold back is the carb
it will pull 60 in 1st and pull the wheel up on a slam shift to second.
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Din't know if a kicker can be added but..
https://www.jimsusa.com/transmissions.php
Jims Fat 5 overdrive.
https://www.jimsusa.com/transmissions.php
Jims Fat 5 overdrive.
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Since posting I've found an after market website with some interesting info.
It mentions other manufactures use screw on tips to lengthen existing main shafts, and the way they always snap off. Oh, here we go again
Diving into the garage to take a close look at the main shaft, what a disappointment; and I thought it was one special shaft.
So I'll be using my 6 speed overdrive, and keep my eyes open for a new kicker.
Thnks for the help guys.
It mentions other manufactures use screw on tips to lengthen existing main shafts, and the way they always snap off. Oh, here we go again
Diving into the garage to take a close look at the main shaft, what a disappointment; and I thought it was one special shaft.
So I'll be using my 6 speed overdrive, and keep my eyes open for a new kicker.
Thnks for the help guys.
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