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Dec 16, 2012 | 09:35 AM

#11

Big Lebowski

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From: Kansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridefreeusa

i have a 2006 XL1200Cand I always look for another gear @ highway speeds is there a 6 speed tranny for my ride?

Have you done the Stage I upgrade? That will make a difference.

Dec 16, 2012 | 09:58 AM

#12

run1fsr

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From: USA

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Originally Posted by ridefreeusa

thanx for the help, looks like a road king is on my horizon but i don't yhink i'll get rid of the sporty it's a lot of fun to ride i love it.

+1 to a HD touring bike for extended rides.

Concerning your Sporty, it depends on how you use the bike. No need for an additional gear on my Sporty, as I ride it mainly on back roads.

HD added a 6th gear to their touring, softail and dynas around 2007. A 6th gear on my 2003 Ultra would be very nice to have, but I keep up with my buddies just fine on the highway ... and no problem stoplight to stoplight. No plans to replace my Ultra anytime soon or add additional gearing.

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:12 AM

#13

thoner7

Tourer

Joined: Jun 2011

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From: Upstate NY

The dynas have a sixth gear too. Wide glides look sick to my eyes.

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:25 AM

#14

Madnss

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From: river

Ive round tripped sturgis many times with my sporty...3000 miles.....4300 to 4500 rpm's... U dont want that engine below 3 grand anyway....let her eat!

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:29 AM

#15

Madnss

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From: river

Baker makes 6 speeds for xl.s...$$$$$$....pretty straight forward to swap out..you can add teeth to the front or loose teeth in the rear to help...just keep the darn thing over 3g

Dec 16, 2012 | 11:02 AM

#16

ev0lution7

Tourer

Joined: Nov 2012

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From: Sacramento

Baker 6's are only for pre 2004!

If you do alot of hwy ridding and you have a 2004+ get a 30T HDI sprocket from Harley it makes cruz'n on the hwy much nicer!

Also get some good bars and a qd windshield for trips...

I have my sporty setup for touring.. It's light fun and holds alot of gear... Did I mention good mpg's!!!