Was the upgrade to your bike worth the cost?
I have a 2002 Dyna WideGlyde CVO with a 95inch kit, 103HP and want a little bit better ride and top end when on long trips.
The cost I am looking at is $3200
Thank You,
VJTAZ
Cost is a quotient of what you expect to get from the amount of money spent. In terms of pure pleasure added to the riding experience, you can't beat the Baker DD6. The kit comes with a gear change for the primary which lowers your gear ratio. This gives you a lot quicker takeoff and feels like you've done some HiPo work to your motor. Now you might hear negative comments on the Baker about vibration, but in my experience, the vibration issues are all related to the installation not being done to close enough tolerences on the end play of the main and countershaft bearings. As a result, even with quality Timken bearings they will wear out over time and as they do the vibration level increases. SO, get it installed properly and it will give you years of pleasure
That being said, if you want/need is for lowered RPM's at highway speeds and increased fuel mileage then the H-D 6 is a better option. The H-D 6 is a true overdrive with the rear wheel turning more than one revolution for every one of the engine in 6th gear. I believe the ratio is .86 on the motor to 1 on the rear wheel.
I've had both and ridden cross country on both. The difference in fuel mileage to me was negligible because of the engine modifications I had/have. So for me it came down to which I preferred in terms of performance and as my bro Beagle would say " giggle factor " The Baker DD6 wins hands down
As always, this is just one man's opinion.
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