Labor costs on installing SE 6 speed
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Labor costs on installing SE 6 speed
Well it looks like I will be ordering the SE 6 speed gearset. I'd tackle the install myself but don't feel too confindent with the tranny. What would one expect to pay for labor of installing this into my current 5 speed case?
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RE: Labor costs on installing SE 6 speed
That is to switch out the tranny , to take apart the tranny and change the gears I would guess at least 8 to 10 hours labor. Maybe you could save a few bucks if you take them the tranny and then reinstall it yourself. I have not done it on a twin cam , but I have done a few evo jobs.
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RE: Labor costs on installing SE 6 speed
What did the baker cost? Was it the DD6? Also what shop is doing the install for that price?
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I was quoted $400 here in Va at an indy shop. Decided to do it myself with a little help . Almost have the stock removed & am installing a Baker.
I was quoted $400 here in Va at an indy shop. Decided to do it myself with a little help . Almost have the stock removed & am installing a Baker.
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RE: Labor costs on installing SE 6 speed
True.I think they mentioned removal to reduce the costs of the indyinstalling the gearset.
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From what I've been told you don't have to remove the trans from the bike to change out the gear set, at least if installing the Baker DD6
From what I've been told you don't have to remove the trans from the bike to change out the gear set, at least if installing the Baker DD6
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RE: Labor costs on installing SE 6 speed
wedo it at the dealer i work at.you pull the old set out the bigest part of the install is you need the cut your trans case so it will fit the 6 speed..its easy..it comes with a template you use to cut and make room for your 6 speed..make sure you dont get any metal chips in the trans..the dealer is a rip off they charge 10 hours at$80.00 an hour....just do it yourself.good luck
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RE: Labor costs on installing SE 6 speed
Well when it comes to cars, I'm very mechanically inclined having built several for the drag strip. I'm just new to HD and never opened up a tranny. I do have a service manual. Do you think it is something that I could handle? If so, I'll give it a shot. Worse case is me just taking the tranny in to a shop for them to install the gearset.
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wedo it at the dealer i work at.you pull the old set out the bigest part of the install is you need the cut your trans case so it will fit the 6 speed..its easy..it comes with a template you use to cut and make room for your 6 speed..make sure you dont get any metal chips in the trans..the dealer is a rip off they charge 10 hours at$80.00 an hour....just do it yourself.good luck
wedo it at the dealer i work at.you pull the old set out the bigest part of the install is you need the cut your trans case so it will fit the 6 speed..its easy..it comes with a template you use to cut and make room for your 6 speed..make sure you dont get any metal chips in the trans..the dealer is a rip off they charge 10 hours at$80.00 an hour....just do it yourself.good luck
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RE: Labor costs on installing SE 6 speed
Also, I have a dremal with carbide bits. I once ported a set of mustang heads back in the day. I should be able to cut the case with this.
Does the SE gearset require the speedometer adjusted with something like Dakota Digital?
Does the SE gearset require the speedometer adjusted with something like Dakota Digital?
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RE: Labor costs on installing SE 6 speed
if you did cars you can do it...once the exhaust comes off you pull the trap door on the side of the trans and all the gear set comes out in one shot...you need to trim the case and slide the one one in...the biggest thing is yoou might have to buy a few tools to do the job...but then you will have them and if you need to do work on the trans again.....