Baker DD7 install....
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Road Warrior
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Just an interested subscriber here, but the 7 offers the "lo hole" 1st gear and ends up the same in 7th as the stocker does in 6th right? I just read the website and they talk about basically keeping the motor in the best of the powerband, the sweet spot if you will. As broad as the powerbands are on these things that sounds like fun but only if you want to shift it because you like to shift it. Having to grab another gear surely isn't going to make it faster going in a straight line! ( Point of reference here, Coming from a 5 speed I'll go to a 6 speed when and if my 5 speed ever breaks 
.) Good Luck in whatever you decide to do!
.) Good Luck in whatever you decide to do!I don't mind shifting, and looking forward to the lower first gear and closer ratios. Most of what I have read about the DD7 from other users is that they don't even use 7th gear unless cruising over 70 MPH.
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Road Warrior
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I already have the F6F kit. I've had it in for the last 30K miles. It's been great. Absolutely no complaints it functioned exactly as Baker advertised. I'm already committed to the Baker DD7 got the shipping confirmation yesterday. It should be here probably on Monday. I just listed my F6F in the classified section for anyone interested.
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Road Warrior
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Yep, those are coming too. I already have the Hayden M6. I installed it about 6 months before Baker came out with their attitude adjuster. I like the design of the Baker unit better, so I ordered it along with the Bully Primary cover.
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Thanks for the input and getting us back on topic. How do you like the DD7 ? Are you running the stock 96 ? What were the special tools you needed ? I do have the service manual. I'm weighing what I will need to pay for the special tools vs. having a local Indy mechanic do the install, though I would prefers to do it myself.
Sounds like you've got plenty of special tool recommendations. Installation isn't hard with the tools and manual. I figure what you save on the install pretty much pays for the tools, and then at least you know exactly how the work was done. It's hard to trust other peoples work on your bike.
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The DD7 is great. I installed it to get the lower gearing in 1 through 6. It's installed in a 107" Road King with Tman heads, cams, Boarzilla, and HPI tb. I use Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof in it and shifts smooth.
Sounds like you've got plenty of special tool recommendations. Installation isn't hard with the tools and manual. I figure what you save on the install pretty much pays for the tools, and then at least you know exactly how the work was done. It's hard to trust other peoples work on your bike.
Sounds like you've got plenty of special tool recommendations. Installation isn't hard with the tools and manual. I figure what you save on the install pretty much pays for the tools, and then at least you know exactly how the work was done. It's hard to trust other peoples work on your bike.
I'm up to over $500.00 on the tools by my calculations. I have an Indy mechanic who is HD certified who will do the install for $450.00. He is a great wrench and a friend so I will probably have him do it, although I would like to do it myself just for the experience. I just can't see buying the tools to use once.