how hard is it to change from a 5 speed to a 6 spped?
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how hard is it to change from a 5 speed to a 6 spped?
I know this is the wrong section but in the transmission section there is only 1 post, so no one will read it!!!
anyway, I just got back from sturgis (2001 FATBOY) riding out from NJ and noticed I was always looking for that 6th gear...I don't know why, I have done that run 3 times before, and plenty other long hauls....
I guess it's because I also a newer night train with 6th gear and have gotten use to it....
when I got there I ask the guys at baker and they gave me a quote of $3900 installed with a show special of $3000.....
that is to much money IMO.....I was wondering if I can pick up the guts of a harley 6th speed trans and pop it in myself, what are the complications if any.....I am sure I can find one on ebay or craigs list
anyway, I just got back from sturgis (2001 FATBOY) riding out from NJ and noticed I was always looking for that 6th gear...I don't know why, I have done that run 3 times before, and plenty other long hauls....
I guess it's because I also a newer night train with 6th gear and have gotten use to it....
when I got there I ask the guys at baker and they gave me a quote of $3900 installed with a show special of $3000.....
that is to much money IMO.....I was wondering if I can pick up the guts of a harley 6th speed trans and pop it in myself, what are the complications if any.....I am sure I can find one on ebay or craigs list
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i could very easily justify the cost. there is no way a rev tec or ultima would hold up in my motor. just the facts.
yes baker is expensive made in america and you get what ya pay for,. pluse he also has diffrent gear ratios to choose from a more or less custom set up.
now the SE , Jims are good units also
yes baker is expensive made in america and you get what ya pay for,. pluse he also has diffrent gear ratios to choose from a more or less custom set up.
now the SE , Jims are good units also
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i have an ultima six speed in my 99 dyna and have nothing bad to say about it. i have SE203 cams, mikuni carb, and baker hardened tranny sprocket and i run the dog **** out of my bike. i like to power shift and do the occasional burnout and never seen a problem out of it.
Its easy to do the install if youve got the tools. it will require several specialty tools to do the job and a few days but it makes all the difference in the world. let me know if you have any technical questions about the tranny switch
another thing is i have two buddies with six speeds, one has a baker, the other has an S+S. I like mine for what it is but you can definately tell the difference when riding theyre bikes as opposed to mine. the firmness of shifting and the way it just falls into gear. although they paid a little over triple what i paid for mine so how much you wanna spend?
Its easy to do the install if youve got the tools. it will require several specialty tools to do the job and a few days but it makes all the difference in the world. let me know if you have any technical questions about the tranny switch
another thing is i have two buddies with six speeds, one has a baker, the other has an S+S. I like mine for what it is but you can definately tell the difference when riding theyre bikes as opposed to mine. the firmness of shifting and the way it just falls into gear. although they paid a little over triple what i paid for mine so how much you wanna spend?