6 speed or not
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
I actually prefer the old regular five speed transmissions....good transmissions. Then again, I also liked the good ole' four speeds as well.
Five speeds on all my Harleys work great with no problems.
Five speeds on all my Harleys work great with no problems.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Mississippi
I have a 2006 RKC and after I bumped up to the 95 Stage II, I installed the SE 6 sp and love it. Much smoother ride at 65+ mph and it satisfied my urge to always shift up once more from 5th. I also HIGHLY advise going to the hydraulic clutch if you go to the SE because with the cable set, the hand grip tension is much higher. I found out how big a problem that can be the hard way on the twisties in the Smoky Mountains. When I got back from that trip, I installed the hydro setup as soon as I could. The clutch is now butter smooth and I could have saved some bucks when installing the gear set because you have to order either the cable or hydraulic side cover kit when installing the SE 6 speed.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Union Bridge, MD
I agree. I have an 07 FLHT and only see 6th on a trip in a crowd . An 06 will be different because the gearing is different. In 07 they changed the gearing and I can feel it on take off, especially with a load. The Harley 6 speed has a final ratio of 1-1, same as the 5 speed. The actual difference is in the gearing which reduces the RPM. I believe the baker is a "true" overdrive.
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gladd im not the only one who sees better milage in 5th than 6th said that in prevoius thread and got flamed, on the 07-08 the gearing is stupid tall unless you ride solo with no gear and weigh less than a buck fifty.
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