Alright I've been throwing the idea of a 6 speed around for a few years and the original trans had made the choice for me. I have a 95 flhtcu. I've been doing research online for a number of years on upgrades. Damn theres so many choices and more keep coming out. I'm leaning towards a rivera primo? I've also seen a company called trick shift? There arent too many reviews online about either. Yes I know baker is the best, but I dont have Baker money. My bike has 70,000 miles and has been to every coast in the US. Any input would be appreciated. O yeah and eaze of installation as I'll be broke after this purchase and misc other things.

 

Why not repair the existing transmission?

 

I think thats what I'm trying to do by replacing the gear set. I figure if i gotta get in there to replace some lip seals and since I've been having some issues over the past year. I do believe just upgrading to a 6 speed set is my best bet. I think I'm just gonna go with the ultima as its affordable. any idea what I'm getting myself into with replacing the gear set? the directions and manual appear to be helpful although theres some specialalty tools I'll have to obtain. guess if this goes in as smoothly as i wish I can make up the money spent on tools by doing this job for a neighbor?

 

If I was going to upgrade to a six speed transmission and couldn't afford the Baker unit, I would pass on the idea.

 

I see this is sponsored by Baker. Yes I would love a Baker 6 speed, but my donation collection isnt going as planned. Gotta understand I'm on a budget here. The trans is shot, bike has been rode very hard for 70,000 miles and has seen east,west and gulf coast as well as chicago lake shore. I could do the gear set swap myself but kinda want to get to those rear swingarm bushings anyways and fear that if I get into trans I will need a new case anyways.

 

Some of you don't seem to understand the idea of a budget and money being tighter than I would like it.

 

I don't see a 6-speed as an upgrade! Perfectly happy with my 5-speed, which does everything I want of it. Mr BB, what is wrong with your 5-speed?! If it is badly broke, how about a secondhand one? You can't plead poverty and then say you want to fit a new 6-speed!