Interesting power option......
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We'll have to find out what's involved to do the change and what parts are needed.
If it's under $100 then it might be worth it, but I also do a bit of slab riding and wouldn't want to effect that either.
But if the earlier bikes had the 3.37 gearing and nobody complained, then I'm sure we won't notice it at highway speeds that much.
Steve
If it's under $100 then it might be worth it, but I also do a bit of slab riding and wouldn't want to effect that either.
But if the earlier bikes had the 3.37 gearing and nobody complained, then I'm sure we won't notice it at highway speeds that much.
Steve
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Kinda on the same subject....
This guy with the Road Glide was complaining that his RPM seemed higher than the later model bikes. We thought he was nuts, but then after careful comparison, he was right. The newer bikes are turning 3100 or so at 70, and he was doing 3300-3400. He was bragging, later, that his new Baker 6 speed had dropped his rpm a bunch. I asked him what he was turning at 70 now.....3100! So, if you decide, after the primary gear change that it is too many rpm's at cruising speed, you can get a Baker 6 and be right back where you were.
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This guy with the Road Glide was complaining that his RPM seemed higher than the later model bikes. We thought he was nuts, but then after careful comparison, he was right. The newer bikes are turning 3100 or so at 70, and he was doing 3300-3400. He was bragging, later, that his new Baker 6 speed had dropped his rpm a bunch. I asked him what he was turning at 70 now.....3100! So, if you decide, after the primary gear change that it is too many rpm's at cruising speed, you can get a Baker 6 and be right back where you were.
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We'll have to find out what's involved to do the change and what parts are needed.
If it's under $100 then it might be worth it, but I also do a bit of slab riding and wouldn't want to effect that either.
But if the earlier bikes had the 3.37 gearing and nobody complained, then I'm sure we won't notice it at highway speeds that much.
Steve
We'll have to find out what's involved to do the change and what parts are needed.
If it's under $100 then it might be worth it, but I also do a bit of slab riding and wouldn't want to effect that either.
But if the earlier bikes had the 3.37 gearing and nobody complained, then I'm sure we won't notice it at highway speeds that much.
Steve
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RE: Interesting power option......
ORIGINAL: wnogood
Not sure about 90, but at 70, it's 180 rpm more. That would be roughly 3300 rpm instead of 3100 for me.
nogood o~`o
Not sure about 90, but at 70, it's 180 rpm more. That would be roughly 3300 rpm instead of 3100 for me.
nogood o~`o
wnogood: Are you saying that my stock '01 FLHP is quicker to highway speeds than some of the bigger-inch late models? (for some reason I feel a self-satisfied smirk coming on) Why would I ever want to spend big $ on a newer & slower ride?
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RE: Interesting power option......
ORIGINAL: wnogood
The indy guy said that his cost, just for parts, was just over 4 bills. Your thinking is just like mine......no one complained at 3.37!
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ORIGINAL: maineultraclassic
We'll have to find out what's involved to do the change and what parts are needed.
If it's under $100 then it might be worth it, but I also do a bit of slab riding and wouldn't want to effect that either.
But if the earlier bikes had the 3.37 gearing and nobody complained, then I'm sure we won't notice it at highway speeds that much.
Steve
We'll have to find out what's involved to do the change and what parts are needed.
If it's under $100 then it might be worth it, but I also do a bit of slab riding and wouldn't want to effect that either.
But if the earlier bikes had the 3.37 gearing and nobody complained, then I'm sure we won't notice it at highway speeds that much.
Steve
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RE: Interesting power option......
My '99 RKC had a mild 95" w/ 3.37 gears. It was great in every way. The S&S 510's worked well with that gearing, I was right in the start of the power band at around 65. Passing was a blast. It would have been nice to have another gear at around 80 though. The 6 speed swap was too pricey for me. I'm hoping to be able to do the 3.37 swap on my '07 RG that will be here in a few months.
Here is a parts list I copied from another site.
info for 3:37 gearing
heres what you need for 3:37 gearing
Primary...24 tooth comp sprocket and a 37 tooth clutch hub sprocket
"socket size: 1 1/2" and a 1 3/16"
"clutch basket 37t- part# 37846-99a
"countershaft sprocket 24t- part# 40269-85a
"gaskets: I purchased the primary gasket and 2 doughnut gaskets but did not use them. I reused the one I had installed 3 months ago. It is fine.
Tid bit I picked up somewhere else...
#37846-99a came on all 1999 HD EFI models and was first introduced in 1999 as per the "-" designator. It was used on 2000, 2001 and EFI models but no longer used in 2003 when all models got the 3.15 gearing. My 2002 EFI Deuce had 3.15 gearing from the factory.
To go to 3.37 gearing you also need P/N 40269-85A countershaft sprocket which was used on all HD models through 1993 then only on the later EFI models through 2001.
Here is a parts list I copied from another site.
info for 3:37 gearing
heres what you need for 3:37 gearing
Primary...24 tooth comp sprocket and a 37 tooth clutch hub sprocket
"socket size: 1 1/2" and a 1 3/16"
"clutch basket 37t- part# 37846-99a
"countershaft sprocket 24t- part# 40269-85a
"gaskets: I purchased the primary gasket and 2 doughnut gaskets but did not use them. I reused the one I had installed 3 months ago. It is fine.
Tid bit I picked up somewhere else...
#37846-99a came on all 1999 HD EFI models and was first introduced in 1999 as per the "-" designator. It was used on 2000, 2001 and EFI models but no longer used in 2003 when all models got the 3.15 gearing. My 2002 EFI Deuce had 3.15 gearing from the factory.
To go to 3.37 gearing you also need P/N 40269-85A countershaft sprocket which was used on all HD models through 1993 then only on the later EFI models through 2001.
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wnogood: Are you saying that my stock '01 FLHP is quicker to highway speeds than some of the bigger-inch late models? (for some reason I feel a self-satisfied smirk coming on) Why would I ever want to spend big $ on a newer & slower ride?
Thats what I am being told. Your accelleration will be comparable to a stock 103, assuming that you have a decent stage 1 setup. Dont get too excited though......stock 103's were not "All that". My point being that with what mods I already have, and looking for more "Out of the corner punch" it may be perfect for us curve carvers.....
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Thats what I am being told. Your accelleration will be comparable to a stock 103, assuming that you have a decent stage 1 setup. Dont get too excited though......stock 103's were not "All that". My point being that with what mods I already have, and looking for more "Out of the corner punch" it may be perfect for us curve carvers.....
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RE: Interesting power option......
gears make big differences....thats how come a 165hp 1985 IROC could accelerate so fast.....combine that 3.37 with an overdrive and you can have the best of both....Baker DD6 does it by speedin up the primary...wnogood is right, build some reliable power and gear it to how you ride, it will amaze you
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RE: Interesting power option......
Here's some interesting reading.
http://www.bakerdrivetrain.com/dialu...s/rpmCalc.html
Shows some different years and gearing for our bikes.
You can play with the combos and see what difference each makes.
Mick
http://www.bakerdrivetrain.com/dialu...s/rpmCalc.html
Shows some different years and gearing for our bikes.
You can play with the combos and see what difference each makes.
Mick