5 gears vs 6
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Stage III
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From: Lincoln Co. N.C.
5 gears vs 6
It seems I may have destroyed my trans this weekend. How it happened doesn't really matter. My question has to do with something the dealer suggested today which is to consider installing a 6 speed gear set instead of keeping it a 5 speed. I have a 99 Road King Classic with 74000 miles. Any thoughts on this. Since this is my first post this discussion may have already taken place. Thanks in advance for your imput.
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RE: 5 gears vs 6
If the price is not too much more and the 6 speed will fit in the envelope why not. You will enjoy the cruise engine speed but will find you are shifting more at 35-45 mph.
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well its the same amount of workto do either, so its down to the cost difference between the 5 and 6 speeds. If they are using a gen 6 speed harley box I would go with it, they aren't just you orignal gears with a sixth squeezed in but a whole redesigned gear set. If its a revtech keep away ( on My second under warantee) Only other after markeyt I would go for is a baker dd6, not heard anyone trashing one of them yet either.
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RE: 5 gears vs 6
ORIGINAL: Ribcracker
well its the same amount of workto do either, so its down to the cost difference between the 5 and 6 speeds. If they are using a gen 6 speed harley box I would go with it, they aren't just you orignal gears with a sixth squeezed in but a whole redesigned gear set. If its a revtech keep away ( on My second under warantee) Only other after markeyt I would go for is a baker dd6, not heard anyone trashing one of them yet either.
well its the same amount of workto do either, so its down to the cost difference between the 5 and 6 speeds. If they are using a gen 6 speed harley box I would go with it, they aren't just you orignal gears with a sixth squeezed in but a whole redesigned gear set. If its a revtech keep away ( on My second under warantee) Only other after markeyt I would go for is a baker dd6, not heard anyone trashing one of them yet either.
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well even with My big engine 6th aint no use below 50 so its more like an overdrive, I also have a slightly higher 1st. But the question was shoudl he go for the dealers 6 speed and as its the harley one I think its more a case of 6 th is an over drive.
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RE: 5 gears vs 6
I have the SE 6 speed in my '04RK. Ithink that your '99 has the 3:37 gearing which I have done to mine. Having the 6th gear with the 3:37 is in my opinion a great set up. You 1rst to 5th gearing will remain the same as your 5 speed, but you will have an overdrive (6th)if you want it for those long stretches at 70 or 75 mph.
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Thanks for the input. The dealer hasn't called back yet with the damage report so I still have some time to figure it out.
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RE: 5 gears vs 6
ORIGINAL: Steelknee57
I have the SE 6 speed in my '04RK. Ithink that your '99 has the 3:37 gearing which I have done to mine. Having the 6th gear with the 3:37 is in my opinion a great set up. You 1rst to 5th gearing will remain the same as your 5 speed, but you will have an overdrive (6th)if you want it for those long stretches at 70 or 75 mph.
I have the SE 6 speed in my '04RK. Ithink that your '99 has the 3:37 gearing which I have done to mine. Having the 6th gear with the 3:37 is in my opinion a great set up. You 1rst to 5th gearing will remain the same as your 5 speed, but you will have an overdrive (6th)if you want it for those long stretches at 70 or 75 mph.
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RE: 5 gears vs 6
ORIGINAL: KBFXDLI
+1 good advice here..
ORIGINAL: Steelknee57
I have the SE 6 speed in my '04RK. Ithink that your '99 has the 3:37 gearing which I have done to mine. Having the 6th gear with the 3:37 is in my opinion a great set up. You 1rst to 5th gearing will remain the same as your 5 speed, but you will have an overdrive (6th)if you want it for those long stretches at 70 or 75 mph.
I have the SE 6 speed in my '04RK. Ithink that your '99 has the 3:37 gearing which I have done to mine. Having the 6th gear with the 3:37 is in my opinion a great set up. You 1rst to 5th gearing will remain the same as your 5 speed, but you will have an overdrive (6th)if you want it for those long stretches at 70 or 75 mph.
+2, this is the first bike I've had that I can run comfortably on the freeways without wishing I had just ONE more gear...wouldn't go back to 5 for anything...