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Jun 8, 2010 | 08:58 PM

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Softail Gearing

Are the 2010 Softails still geared 32/66 which I believe is an overall 2.79?

Has anybody tried the Andrews 30T front, and was it a possitive noticeable difference?

Jun 9, 2010 | 07:43 AM

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From: Dago

if you check on the touring section i think there is this same topic and a couple of guys have done it over there with great results

Jun 9, 2010 | 09:38 PM

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I knew the baggers were doing this mod, but wondering about the lighter Softails. Maybe not needed?

Jun 9, 2010 | 10:21 PM

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Just look in Ur manual,,, then U can tell us how there geared..

I thought the softy's where diff than the tours....

they were in 07,,, I believe??? don't reallly know now for the 10's

Jun 10, 2010 | 11:00 AM

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I dont have a 2010, that's why I was asking how it was geared. Mine is 32/66.

Jun 13, 2010 | 09:49 AM

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Just stating what is probably obvious, but the primary drive gear ratios also make a difference as well as the tranny gear ratios. I read an article about a month ago and I was actually surprised at how many times HD has changed the gearing ratios on 'similar' looking bikes from year to year or version (e.g. Dyna vs. Deluxe).

I have been thinking about the same question. I have heard that the only 'smart' way to do it is with the front pulley (at the tranny) and of course anything too radical will cause you to have to go find a different belt.

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