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Mar 23, 2010 | 05:06 PM

03hdfatboy

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Tranny question

I have an 03 Fatboy and I also have a lead wrist, I killed the stock tranny and I bought (like a fool) a Ultima 6 speed from a local shop.. I liked having an extra gear but after only a few months of me banging on it; it started to hang in second when downshifting and now it is STUCK and I'm planning on a Baker. I thought I wanted the DD6 but I talked to Baker and this is what I was told...
" If you have already been through (2) transmissions, it is pretty obvious that you are hard on equipment. If you have a very high output engine or ride very aggressively, I would recommend the OD6 for you. The DD6 is a quiet touring style transmission."
Also I was thinking of going with a slight lower 1st and 2nd gear ( 2:82 1st and 2:08 2nd)
Any input from you guys would be welcome.
Here is my specs, be kind I built it myself..

J.E.T Heads
Screaming Eagle HTCC Intake
Keith Black 10.5:1 pistons
Head Quarters 0033-G Cam
S&S gear drive kit
Screaming Eagle adj. Pushrod kit
Power Commander III USB
Arlen Ness Bigsucker w/K&N
Stage II ECM
Bassani Road Rage 2-1
Ultima Six Speed (POS)

Thanks,
FATBOY

Mar 23, 2010 | 05:59 PM

RHillbilly

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The Ultima has a 2 yr ,20000 mi warranty

Mar 23, 2010 | 06:58 PM

03hdfatboy

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The Ultima has a 2 yr ,20000 mi warranty

Well it will be for sale cheap when I get done

Mar 23, 2010 | 07:09 PM

not_so_newb

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Originally Posted by 03hdfatboy

Well it will be for sale cheap when I get done

i think he might have been suggesting you use the warranty on the ultima to get it repaired/replaced for free and then sell it to help pay for the baker

sorry , no advice on which tranny to get , i baby my equipment

Mar 23, 2010 | 07:19 PM

Cozmic

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Are you sure on the lead wrist? Or could it be stompy foot? Or maybe clutch amnesia now and then? If so, a Baker won't fix it. Only prolong it maybe.

Just wondering

Mar 23, 2010 | 07:48 PM

03hdfatboy

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I ride like I stole it, always have but I am getting older and realizing the consequences of riding so hard

I'm going to have to ease up a little so I won't break it again.. Not riding this past year has woke me up to reality.

Mar 23, 2010 | 08:00 PM

Tom84FXST

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When it comes to transmissions ( trannys are something completely different...lol) Bakers or Jims are the only real players in the aftermarket. I have horror story's on many aftermarket brands...like locking up at highway speeds...that would suck. I have had a Baker 6 in a 4 speed case for three years...best thing I have every done to my bike.