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[bbrown]

I would like to change my 2004

[fatboyse2]

I'm looking to do the same and while the tranny is torn out I'm doing a chrome inner primary as well.  I read a bit on the Fat5 from Jims though I don't know of anyone who has one.  According to Jims they've OD'd the 5th gear to .86 and made the gearing 20-30%+ beefier.  It also looks like it hangs out an inch or so more than the factory cover.  We should also see if we can get someone from Jims on our Vendor Forum Section.  Thoughts

[HUBBARD]

Yeah, 'er 'uh, bbrown,
  First and foremeost, I chose the HD 6-speed, to prolong the life of my radically modified "BIG MOTOR!"  I think the HD 6-speed is unique, in that the first 5 gears are exactly the same ratio as the stock 5-speed.  Taking into consideration the "Over-Drive", 6th gear produces, I find myself now looking for 7th!  How much is enough?  [smiley=nixweiss.gif] Later--HUBBARD    

[Unbalanced]

If your thinking of a 6th gear you may want to consider going to 337 gearing .. that is a 24 / 37

24 counter and 37 clutch with the 6 speed you give up only 200 or so RPM and you pick up the extra cruising gear in 6th for the highway.

-harry

[tmo465]

I'll let you know how the 6 speed is if I ever get my bike back, not that I can ride here or anything yet. I told the dealer I wasn't in any hurry and they took me at my word on that one.  As of Friday, the gear box was in and everything was pretty much buttoned up.

Had the total gear box replaced with the Harley 6 speed, and went with the 3:37 gearing too.   Then Hubbard goes and bursts my bubble saying he STILL looks for that extra gear,,,lololololol. I cannot tell you how many times, with a buddy of mine, that we both tried to find that 6th gear in a 5 speed box.

So,,lesse here,,,total 6 speed box,,chrome inner primary, 3:37 gears, chrome oil filler, chrome starter, and the 300 buck end door for the 6speed.....Yeah,,now Im broke!!!.........

Headed for Daytona the first week of March so I'll get a few warm miles hopefully.

Tom

[kng103]

i just changed to the 24/37= 3.37 gear ratio, and the hd 6 speed.
with the stock gearing 3.15 you are at 2966 rpms at 70 mph in 5th gear.
now i am at around 2800-2850 at 70 mph in 6th.
not really a dramatic change at the final drive, but she pulls alot quicker through the first 5.which is what i was looking for. the gas milage should be at least the same, maybe a little better on the highway.
if you stay with the stock gearing you will probably notice a drop in rpms of around 300-400 rpms in 6th gear.

[Crawdaddy]

bbrown

I've put 5K on mine and it is great.  I use the stock HD gear set.  I don't use it much under 80 mph.

Bob

[Hotrodracer]

Went with the HD 6-speed on my SEFB back in August. Best move I ever did. Droped RPM at 70 mph down to 24-26oo depending on wind. Can run at 80 mph now at around 2900 to 3000 with lots of motor left for passing. Bottom is still good for me.

HD FBSE 5 speed for sale (2500miles young) Make offer

[GC_Super]

My bike is scheduled to ship on the 8th of Feb, and I've ordered the 6 speed gear set and 3:37 gearing also.  To me, it's the perfect combo for a 103 touring bike, or a hopped up 95 that travels. Maybe I'm old, but I need a little help keeping the rpm's up and I figured the gearing change would help me out there. My previous bike was an E-Glide w/106 motor with lots of low torque, and on that bike I never felt the need for the lower gears or a sixer. It was a noisy, clattery motor though, and I never did like the sound of it revved up.  

[SPIDERMAN]

[highlight] I don't use it much under 80 mph. [/highlight]

I love the way people confess to crimes on this site.

Can't imagine how I'd ever go back to a 5 speed. But like Hubbard says, there's still times where you're huntin for 7th. how much is enough

Love my Baker, but the word I get is that the H-D is built by Jim's and they do a fine job. Have used their tranny's in several ground up projects. If I was buyin a nice shiny new 06, I'd probably go with the H-D and then it would be covered on my ESP

[HUBBARD]

[highlight] I don't use it much under 80 mph. [/highlight]

[highlight]I love the way people confess to crimes on this site[/highlight].

Can't imagine how I'd ever go back to a 5 speed. But like Hubbard says, there's still times where you're huntin for 7th. how much is enough

Love my Baker, but the word I get is that the H-D is built by Jim's and they do a fine job. Have used their tranny's in several ground up projects. If I was buyin a nice shiny new 06, I'd probably go with the H-D and then it would be covered on my ESP

SPIDERMAN,
  It's no Crime, Man!  It's a way of Life!  Unless, of course, you get caught! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] Later--HUBBARD

[Crawdaddy]

 

[HUBBARD]

Six speed 103........Caught?

[fatboyse2]

I got my SE2FB back today with the 6-speed installed and only have 20 mile in the 6th gear, but have to say it is a good 600rpm lower in 6th than it was in 5th before.  Nice to have a highway gear.  Seems to me moco should make this standard for all 07's, then again the dealers would loose some easy upgrade revenue.  Like I give a s#!?

[AUSSIE_FLSTFSE]

Is it possible to just add 6th gear to the existing 5 speed box, or is it more trouble & expense than it is worth?

cheers
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