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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 02:12 PM
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I have a 2012 street glide and wanted to switch to a 30t. Does that make first gear too short?

It seemed like the guys with earlier models had taller gears. And thought it to be a great mod. Didn't get responses from newer bike guys.

Also, another member suggested a 30t from a currant trike from a price stand point.

Just wanted to clearify from an earlier thread.

103" 555cam, no cat, A/C, tuner......

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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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I ran a 30 tooth on my 2010 Ultra and loved it.Great performance mod and it will pull good even in 6th gear.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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Running 30 tooth in my 2010. (Same gearing as yours from factory) and i find it just perfect.
1st is just right and 6th becomes usable at 65-70.
Should be perfect match for your cam.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jt metal
I have a 2012 street glide and wanted to switch to a 30t. Does that make first gear too short?

It seemed like the guys with earlier models had taller gears. And thought it to be a great mod. Didn't get responses from newer bike guys.

Also, another member suggested a 30t from a currant trike from a price stand point.

Just wanted to clearify from an earlier thread.

103" 555cam, no cat, A/C, tuner......

Thanks
I'm running the 30T trike sprocket. It was a great mod after adding 555 cams. I can't even tell that it shortened first gear from an early shifting standpoint. It made it easier to nearly idle away from stops and helped with 6th gear cruising. If you do this mod, stay away from the Falcon carbon reinforced belts. The Gates belts seem to hold up better.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 04:36 PM
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I ran a 30t on my 13 SG loved it , i used the HD 30t used on the trikes, slotted the the swing arm and used oem belt
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by crimson13
I ran a 30t on my 13 SG loved it , i used the HD 30t used on the trikes, slotted the the swing arm and used oem belt
This is what I did as well. Keep in mind you will need a tuner that has the ability to recalibrate your speedo.

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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 05:14 PM
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Id change the comp sprocket to a 32t. Either way it would make it funner to ride! It reduces the gear ratio from the stock 1.36 to a stouter, better pulling ratio of 1.44, by using a lower tooth count sprocket.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 07:34 PM
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Ok....here's what I got.

30t gear......$150
Belt.............$150
H.d. clutch springs....$32.

Total out the door........$600.

Now what do you guys think?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jt metal
Ok....here's what I got. 30t gear......$150 Belt.............$150 H.d. clutch springs....$32. Total out the door........$600. Now what do you guys think?
You can save the $150 on the belt if you don't mind slotting the swing arm. Only have to remove 3/16th" of material and add a gusset on the under side.

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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 09:27 PM
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600 , you can save a lot by slotting the swing arm and using the stock belt , and using the trike 30t it's only if I remember right 45-50 bux from board tracker. I did this mod for less than 125 bux
 
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