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Old 07-09-2007, 06:04 PM
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ok im new to the whole harley thing having only had my bike for a month and a half but what are the chances that a person could swap out the stock 5 speed for a 6 speed wether it be after market or off another harley bike.And if not what is it that prevents this
 
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Old 07-09-2007, 06:18 PM
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this has been asked before. if you want to spend a bunch of money for not a great result go for it!
 
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ok just wondering and sorry if i was beatin a dead horse
 
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The gear case and the lower part of the engine are 1 piece on a Sportster. On all big Harleys they are 2 pieces engine and gear case. Unless you can design and cast a new lower end for the motor I don't see how you could do it.
 
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that answers my question completely right there
 
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that answers my question right there
 
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that answers my question thanks davidc
 
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that answers my question thanks davidc
 
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that answers my question thanks davidc
 
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