6 speed
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,374
Likes: 5
From: redbank new Jersey
I wanted it for my standard as well but funny after I did a andrews, 21 cam I no longer want it. The cam made the rpms so much more smoother that I really don't need it. The cam really smoothed out the rpms making a nicer hwy ride.. Along with a lot more power too
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,492
Likes: 19
From: Illinois
I have a SE 6 speed in my bike. It was a stock 5 speed, it's an 06 Deluxe. My engine is built a little bit but I couldn't imagine going back to a 5 speed. That's just my $0.02 on the topic!
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 875
Likes: 2
From: Where I lay my head is home.
I dunno what the ratios are in the Baker... but the SE 6spd is essentially just adding an overdrive. I don't see an issue running it with an 88.
Love mine! Nice ride at "freeway" speeds... and I'm getting about a third more MPG at "freeway" speeds than the 5 speeds I ride with.
Novice
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Manassas VA
We have the Baker 6. Very, very nice. We've also owned a couple of touring bikes with the factory 6. Here's the flip side though -when I'm riding a 5 speed I'm just as happy and see no reason to upgrade.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,158
Likes: 68
From: Martinsburg, WV
6 is nice on the highway if you cruise anywhere between maybe 75-90 or 80-90.
If you stick to the speed limit and don't ever do much above 70mph, then in my opinion, I would say it isn't a huge deal.
If you stick to the speed limit and don't ever do much above 70mph, then in my opinion, I would say it isn't a huge deal.
Trending Topics
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 10,944
Likes: 276
From: Central IL
+1 basically is just overdrive
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,243
Likes: 1
From: Galt, CA
Not all 6spd's are overdrive transmissions. The Baker DD6 is not an overdrive. DD stands for "direct drive" . Basically this transmission requires a sprocket change and it changes the final gear ratio of the bike. The early Screamin Eagle 6spd was an overdrive. The gear ratio change was in the transmission not in the fianal drive ratio of the bike. Having said that. I have used both transmissions and I like the Baker the best. I've used these on two '03 Heritages with 88c.u. engines. The bikes did well with either transmission.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,133
Likes: 125
From: Japan
As stated by one smart guy above, you'll get more mileage and more bang for your buck from a good cam. It will stretch out each gear so you won't feel the need to change as soon. Since upgrading my cam, I hardly EVER use 6th...