Is there any more performance in the 6 speed trans? Dealer says not much and then only if you are running 95+

 

What do you mean by performance? If you've got a six-speed transmission, you can always gear it lower to get better acceleration off the line and still cruise at comfortable RPMs...

 

I assume you're talking about a 6 speed OD for your bagger? Yes, and no. You won't get any better performance by adding the 6 speed. You'll drop a few hundred rpm's at cruise, and that's about it. Since it's an OD gear, it won't accelerate worth a darn in 6th. But you won't run the engine as hard, and you'll get better mileage.

But, like he said, if you also change final drive ratio, you can gain a lot of performance. Lower gears (higher numbers) apply more torque to the pavement. Add the 6th OD gear, lower the FDR, and it will be kinda like gaining an extra low 1st. Kinda.

 

heard nothing but good things about the baker 6 speeds.....but nothing from experiance.

p.s. are they making the baker 6-speed for the 04-up sporties, i havent been able to find anything anywhere saying they have....i know they have em fo rthe older 03-down sports, but dont know if its compatible

 

I'm not sure, haven't heard.

 

The Harley 6 speed is geared identical to the 5 speed it replaces in 1-5 and 6th is the OD. Mine accelerates great in 6th, but I have over 100/100 tq and hp. Also, I changed my primary gearing to the 1999-2001 Touring EFI setup. Now my 6th is basically equivalent to a 2002/3/4/5/6 Touring bike in 5th. The advantage is awesome acceleraion on the 1-5 gears and a decent highway gear in 6th.

 

Bobby;
The 6 speed has an over-drive. If you are reaching for 6th gear as you ride your bike then you have answered your own question...Just a tip....The over-drive runs another shaft and they are noisey. Phil