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[Eqcons]

There's a fair saving to make by just getting the HD 6-speed gear set rather than the complete transmission - anybody done that? How long to fit the gear set versus the transmission?

Jim

[FR8TRN]

There's a fair saving to make by just getting the HD 6-speed gear set rather than the complete transmission - anybody done that? How long to fit the gear set versus the transmission?

Jim

I had mine done with just the gearset, alot less hrs also, was only a few hrs on the install of just the gearset.  Lowest overall price is the reason I went with it, of course the other route it's easier to recompensate by selling the old (complete) tranny vs. just a gearset, which still seems to be sitting in the box in my geerage.

[Eqcons]

Sounds like the best plan is the gearset then FR8TRN - thanks!

[FR8TRN]

Sounds like the best plan is the gearset then FR8TRN - thanks!

Well, I'd certainly consider the resale of the complete (old) 5-speed first, that sale could make the difference up.  The gearset alone is a little harder to sell....

[Eqcons]

Well, I'd certainly consider the resale of the complete (old) 5-speed first, that sale could make the difference up.

[FR8TRN]

Dunno how easy it would be to sell in the UK though.....

Jim

Ahh, I see said the blind man.....

[UK Dave]

[highlight]Dunno how easy it would be to sell in the UK though[/highlight].....

Jim

Hi Jim, sounds like we may we need to talk.

 For reasons I won't go into - but I bet you can guess - I have just discovered that I am in the market for a standard silver transmission housing.

If it was complete ie with all the guts -  it would be less of a job to change

Cheers

Dave

[tmo465]

I went with the complete gear box,,,,2200.00 bucks I think it was.  The labor to replace it was only 337.00, and the reason being, I could fall back on the sale of the complete 5 speed later if I wanted, or,,,swap it again if I traded the bike.

It was a jolt in the wallet for sure, but I just have this thing about having somone grinding stuff in the case.  Of course,,,the chrome starter, inner primary and the gearing change didnt help in the cost department....lolololol

Tom

[Eqcons]

The labor to replace it was only 337.00

How many hours labour would that be, Tom?

Jim

[BLM777]

Most shops schedule a flat rate of 4.5 hours on the change out.  Total bucks would depend on the labor rate for the shop you're going to use.

[UK Dave]

[highlight]How many hours labour would that be, Tom[/highlight]?

Jim

Hey Jim - no fair - that was gonna be my question

What do you think the Dealer labour rate is in the US? - gotta be about $75 per hour - so that's 4.5 hours (ish) to do the job

Hmmm - Guess I'm going to have to grin and bear it unless I can convince the dealer to exchange it under warranty....

Or, I might buy the housing myself ($330 from, your mate and mine, John at Zanotti) and get the job done privately

Cheers

Dave

PS I guess BLM can type faster than me...

[Gordito]

Has anyone used or compared the Baker 6-speed to the HD 6-speed? I've got access to the Baker tranny, and haven't compared pricing. Just wondering about the performance.

[amigo Jorge]

There's a fair saving to make by just getting the HD 6-speed gear set rather than the complete transmission - anybody done that? How long to fit the gear set versus the transmission?

Jim

I only had the gear set installed ad works awesome. I just got back from Daytona Beach-Bike Week...and let metell you is a big difference comparing with the 5-speed...go with that!!

[Eqcons]

I only had the gear set installed ad works awesome. I just got back from Daytona Beach-Bike Week...and let metell you is a big difference comparing with the 5-speed...go with that!!

Yup, I think that's how I'm going to go.

[sanjoseduke]

I only had the gear set installed ad works awesome. I just got back from Daytona Beach-Bike Week...and let metell you is a big difference comparing with the 5-speed...go with that!!

I am having my stealer install a new six speed (gear set) before I take delivery of my 06  SE FLTHCUSE. His quote is 7 hours for installation or $560.00. I am also going to have him install a Chrome inner primary cover at the same time, don