Topic: S.E. 6 speed trans. (Read 2241 times)

dickie · « **on:** February 27, 2004, 05:13:22 PM »

Has anyone researched why the new S.E. 6 speed trans does not fit in the hydraulic clutch equipped bikes. I have asked around locally and all I hear is speculation as to why not, but so far no technical answers.

Doc · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2004, 05:21:27 PM »

Dunno the mechanics of it, but I was just told that you can buy a full 6-spd tranny for most bikes. However, with the hydraulic clutch, you actually just buy the gear set or basically a smaller part that goes into the tranny to upgrade it. I know it sounds like I'm dumb here, and well, I am when it comes to this stuff. But I went to the new bike orientation at my dealer and that's what they said. Maybe it's not out yet, but they said that a 6-spd was going to be possible for the hydraulic clutch soon.

PCC · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2004, 05:49:24 PM »

The SE 6-speed used a similar trap door assembly as the 5-speed. HD devleoped a new clutch actuator which makes room for the extra gears. Since the hydraulic clutch uses a 5-speed compatible actuator, it won't work with the SE trans. I have a Baker 6-speed with Andrews pro-cut gears and the hydraulic clutch on my bike. It's a little more expensive, but it's a dream.
Butter...butter...butter...butter..................

JCZ · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2004, 06:47:21 PM »

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The SE 6-speed used a similar trap door assembly as the 5-speed. HD devleoped a new clutch actuator which makes room for the extra gears. Since the hydraulic clutch uses a 5-speed compatible actuator, it won't work with the SE trans. I have a Baker 6-speed with Andrews pro-cut gears and the hydraulic clutch on my bike. It's a little more expensive, but it's a dream.
Butter...butter...butter...butter..................

And there's your answer. I thought that I had posted the answer as to "when" somewhere else in here, when I got the email back for HD. It will be available at some point, but they can't say when, right now. It is due to the hydraulic clutch as indicated above.

mr_magoo · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2004, 08:24:33 AM »

One would assume it will come on the 05 SEEG they need some new gizmo. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

JCZ · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2004, 07:54:29 PM »

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One would assume it will come on the 05 SEEG they need some new gizmo.

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