2007 Tranny problem!
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RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
Thicker fluid will quiet the noises and bangs but don't fix the problem. I am a dealer for Baker Drivetrain and have spoke with them in great detail about these problems.( I must say I am suprised thst no one mentioned the major power dip... feels as if you are going up hill and lagging) Anyway without draggin this out too much it all lies in how HD. cut their gears. Baker is offering a fix for this. Check out thier website and look for the "F6F" (factory six fix") I think this might help you guys understand whats going on. Good luck Happy riding!
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RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
ORIGINAL: disturbedvn
Thicker fluid will quiet the noises and bangs but don't fix the problem. I am a dealer for Baker Drivetrain and have spoke with them in great detail about these problems.( I must say I am suprised thst no one mentioned the major power dip... feels as if you are going up hill and lagging) Anyway without draggin this out too much it all lies in how HD. cut their gears. Baker is offering a fix for this. Check out thier website and look for the "F6F" (factory six fix") I think this might help you guys understand whats going on. Good luck Happy riding!
Thicker fluid will quiet the noises and bangs but don't fix the problem. I am a dealer for Baker Drivetrain and have spoke with them in great detail about these problems.( I must say I am suprised thst no one mentioned the major power dip... feels as if you are going up hill and lagging) Anyway without draggin this out too much it all lies in how HD. cut their gears. Baker is offering a fix for this. Check out thier website and look for the "F6F" (factory six fix") I think this might help you guys understand whats going on. Good luck Happy riding!
A few questions come to mind.
1) How much and which way does the speed senser change output of the speed signal. Would it be possible to run lower gearing, (smaller trans pulley) andno speed sensor adaptor?
2) If a person only has the "can of marbles sound"can you buy it without the 5th gears?
3) Up hill laggin? (I've heardthat the 6 speed is limiting power on the big bore bikes???)
4) Price (discount?) for HD Forum Members ?
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RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
Like most others I figured the aftermarket would eventually come up with a fix. But to tell the truth Iwould havea hard time justifying what it is probably going to cost to buy and install the Baker fix justto solve what appears to be a noise only problem, when you have just paid around $18,000 to $20,000 for a new bike. On mine using the heavier gear lube and installingslip onshas made the noise pretty muchgo away (okay it may be only masking the noise, but if I don't hear it what the hell). Think I will just run the hell out of the bike for the remainder of the warranty and see what happens.
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RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
ORIGINAL: jerrya
Thanks iclick...
One question on your experiments...how many miles did you have onyour bike before you went to the 75w90 and then to the 85w140. I have 2500 on mine and plan on changing to the 85W-140 this spring. I was wondering if using the stock oil for these 2500 miles,did enough damage where now even the heavier oil won't help.
Thanks iclick...
One question on your experiments...how many miles did you have onyour bike before you went to the 75w90 and then to the 85w140. I have 2500 on mine and plan on changing to the 85W-140 this spring. I was wondering if using the stock oil for these 2500 miles,did enough damage where now even the heavier oil won't help.
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RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
They said "once you put over 1000 miles on the engine with Syn, you shouldn't change it to another type oil". I have heard this before with high mileage car engines, but this is neither high mileage (6500 miles) nor a car.....
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RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
ORIGINAL: disturbedvn
Thicker fluid will quiet the noises and bangs but don't fix the problem. I am a dealer for Baker Drivetrain and have spoke with them in great detail about these problems.( I must say I am suprised thst no one mentioned the major power dip... feels as if you are going up hill and lagging) Anyway without draggin this out too much it all lies in how HD. cut their gears. Baker is offering a fix for this. Check out thier website and look for the "F6F" (factory six fix") I think this might help you guys understand whats going on. Good luck Happy riding!
Thicker fluid will quiet the noises and bangs but don't fix the problem. I am a dealer for Baker Drivetrain and have spoke with them in great detail about these problems.( I must say I am suprised thst no one mentioned the major power dip... feels as if you are going up hill and lagging) Anyway without draggin this out too much it all lies in how HD. cut their gears. Baker is offering a fix for this. Check out thier website and look for the "F6F" (factory six fix") I think this might help you guys understand whats going on. Good luck Happy riding!
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
ORIGINAL: Edelmon
I was told by the dealer not to change out the syn3 to something heavier if you have put more than 1000 miles on the bike with it. Any truth to that?
I was told by the dealer not to change out the syn3 to something heavier if you have put more than 1000 miles on the bike with it. Any truth to that?
My next thought is, if Syn3 is 20w50, why would you want to increase the viscosity above that level? That is the proper viscosity for HD engines, and unless you're riding in temperatures below about 40° there is no need to change from that recommendation.
