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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Instead of this being buried in another post, thought I post it here new.

Obviously there is a reason, I assume? Anyone know why the vrod doesn't have a 6 speed tranny?

At interstate speeds, it seems like high rpms with the 5 speed.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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no room in the cases the revo's sweet spot is 5k rpm
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Thanks! The search thing is working again and I should tried it before posting.

Too bad a 6 wont fit.

Good info in this thread


https://www.hdforums.com/m_2030736/tm.htm
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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That and the V-rods top out at an average of 145mph in 5th (142 or 148, pick one). We don' need no stinkin' 6th gear. I was looking for another gear the first couple of months after we bought the D.
 
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I would like another gear, you need a trap speed in excess of 150mph to get under 9sec on the 1/4 mile...
 
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So, switch to a 30 tooth and add a spinner muffler. The blue bottle could help a tad also.
 
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