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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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Anybody else have the SE 6 speed with 95ci big bore setup? I was wondering on your speed in high gears. I have to be to almost 70 before I hit 6th gear. Anything below and I am lugging the motor. Not that being above 70 bothers me.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Wish I had your problem, as I still have the stock 5 speed. But that will be one of my many next moves.

On a side note: What cams are your running and do you have head work to get to that magic 100 hp/tq mark
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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I went for the whole SE Stage Three but just the SE-211 cams. I got the HTCC heads, intake and pistons. Running 10.5:1 so I had to get the comp release. Pain to remember to push them when I first got it done. Starter really moans if comp releases are closed. Power commander. Tried a set of used Rhineharts but got more HP from SE Slip ons. So I stayed with them. Picture in my sig is before kit and gears. I need to take a new one. Bike has been on dyno several times to get the custom map just right. Not sure of all the Mechanic did tweaking the bike (he is a good friend) but he told me that a few more ponies are in it but I wanted to keep it rideable.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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One of my riding buddies has the same 95 with 6 speed on his Ultra. He says it takes about 75 to not lug the motor. So this is obviously pretty common. It's on my wishlist for my Ultra too.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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Thanks for the info. I guess that .89 to 1 final drive really drops the rpm out of the power band. I usually run about 80 and motor is in its zone. I even get 40mpg if I play nice. Oh and to all. I put the new picture in my sig. 6 speed cover sure is shiny and really stands out different than stock.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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want a 6 speed ya gonna need more cubes...........lots more!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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ORIGINAL: dyna95th

I went for the whole SE Stage Three but just the SE-211 cams. I got the HTCC heads, intake and pistons. Running 10.5:1 so I had to get the comp release.

Thanks

Thinking of going with a custom bump stick that Branch has to offer, along with their port work. I hope to be close to the 100/100 nark with my 95
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Thanks for the input from all. I have been experimenting some with the new tranny. For normal short runs I almost never hit 6th. Once on the freeway or open road this baby hums at 75-85 all day and I get great gas mileage. At that speed the motor is in the groove. Best mod I ever went with. Little expensive but worth every $$$$$$.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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My curiousity has kicked in:
what are your RPM's @ 80m/h in 6th gear?
What are the RPM,s @80 m/h in 5th gear on a 5 speed tranny?I would know but I dont have a tac on my road king although I hear the motor screaming so I sometimes forget Im in 5th gear and try to shift up 1 more gear(thinking dam I wish I had a 6 speed)
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Not sure on rpms as I don't have a tach. The 6th gear is ovedrive .89 to 1. So I would guess a 400 rpm drop at 70 in 6th vice 5th? Any of you motorheads know the real numbers? I just ride, I don't wrench except simple stuff.
 
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