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[Twolanerider]

This is what happens when people make it difficult to spend money.  An even greater limitation of options.

Really preferred to just replace the tranny.  For any of several reasons.  Got prices on complete Baker units from $2250 to $2900 last Friday and Saturday with intention of ordering parts today.

They're all vaporware. 

Worse is that delivery time after order are all promised to be 2 1/2 to 4 weeks.  That pushed back in to some travel coming up and would mean the bike wouldn't get done until probably late June.  Patience and prudence only goes so far.

Baker will sell direct.  And be able to ship promptly.  Cost from Baker is $3495 plus freight. 

That is compared against another Harley gear set I found that could ship today and freight inclusive be $1330.00.  Guess which way it's going....

Will cross fingers and hope the case is fine (as it likely will be).  Was willing to pay a fair difference and not have to contend with the possibility of not having everything in hand or finding more damage in the midst of the task.  But for the time delay and that price difference I'll give it a shot.

Anyone know what seals or other pieces should be replaced while their accessible that are not part of the tranny kit.  I'm assuming "complete" isn't really "complete" as with Harley it never really is?

[Boatman]

Don-

Don't have a clue in what comes in the MOCO's gear set regarding gaskets.  Cometic makes an inner and outer primary gasket and seal kit which I used and worked well.  I also saw that they offer a trans gasket set and mainshaft and shift shaft seals.  You probably have spares of those.

It's sad that Baker would send you a tranny immediately at full price whereas the discounters needed a few weeks.  Nothing is easy.

What's really sad is the fact a 13 speed semi trans that is 3 feet long with twin countershafts sells just a little more than the $3500 Baker.      These toys, not necessities really gouge us.

I know you have did all the research.  Good luck in the repair and keep us posted.   

[Twolanerider]

Don-

Don't have a clue in what comes in the MOCO's gear set regarding gaskets.  Cometic makes an inner and outer primary gasket and seal kit which I used and worked well.  I also saw that they offer a trans gasket set and mainshaft and shift shaft seals.  You probably have spares of those.

It's sad that Baker would send you a tranny immediately at full price whereas the discounters needed a few weeks.  Nothing is easy.

What's really sad is the fact a 13 speed semi trans that is 3 feet long with twin countershafts sells just a little more than the $3500 Baker.      These toys, not necessities really gouge us.

I know you have did all the research.  Good luck in the repair and keep us posted.   

Thanks Bob.  There was actually one other alternative option that I didn't pursue either.  Might be something to keep in mind for anyone ever considering a Baker later and needing or wanting to do the whole thing though. 

The Baker case is not a "Baker" case.  They buy cases from Harley.  Two different guys there told me this.  Standard Harley oil pan on it too unless you pay extra and get their one quart oversized pan.

This left the other alternative being buying the Baker guts at any of the several places they were availalble (best price I found was $1940) and a Harley case.  That combination is actually a lot cheaper than a trans directly from Baker out the door.

But I couldn't find a Harley case in stock anywhere either. 

The goal is still to get it buttoned up this week or this weekend.  Things get a bit busy after so this is the best shot to get it knocked out. 

Gear set on the way today.  A few tools I'd never needed before on the way today.  Should all be here Thursday or Friday.  Hopefully Saturday the red bike will be ok again.

[Fired00d]

...... 

The goal is still to get it buttoned up this week or this weekend.  Things get a bit busy after so this is the best shot to get it knocked out. 

Gear set on the way today.  A few tools I'd never needed before on the way today.  Should all be here Thursday or Friday.  Hopefully Saturday the red bike will be ok again.

Update?? Inquiring minds want to know.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[spydglide]

hey d00d, didn't you read about the early morning garfield incident.. ....that may have caused a delay in this project.    har!  spyder

[porthole]

early morning garfield incident.. :

 

[Fired00d]

See here.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Twolanerider]

Finally took it apart this evening.  Rather surprising pictures here: 

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=23153.0

[porthole]

Finally took it apart this evening.  Rather surprising pictures here: 

Don is up late again ...........

[Twolanerider]

Don is up late again ...........

Opps, my watch must've been wrong.  Could've sworn it was earlier then that .