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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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I have a 1999 Road King with a stock 5 speed transmission. Does anyone know, if I remove the transmission completely, will a 6 speed transmission from an 2008 bolt in directly, case and all, or are they different cases?
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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I would also like too know about this
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Interesting question. I can't answer about the case itself (although I'd assume it's different somewhat), but I know the clutch pack/ring gear/primary gear are different so I would guess that the trans input shaft is also different. Similar to how the engine crank output shaft is different for the compensator assembly to bolt up to. I know the primary housing is different, probably due to the differences in the clutch pack and compensator set up.

All that to say I don't know if the case is the same, but the guts and all that go along with it are most likely different. Is a SE 6 speed gearset or a Baker not an option?
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Nope, not even close...

The primary bolt patttern is different. The oiling system is different...etc...etc....
 
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