At what speed should I expect to shift into 6th gear?

I just had a new SE 6-speed transmission (33102-03A) retro-fitted on my 03 Road King (stock 88 cubic inch engine, no tachometer) at 60K miles. I now get less vibration and noise compared to the original 5-speed stock transmission. Shifting before 60 mph on level ground seems to be too early by feel and sound. Shifting between 65 to 70 mph seems about right.

 

On my 2007, I shift into six at 70 mph.

 

I shift between 65 and 70

 

I shift at about 60 mph.

 

Westy go with what you are feeling. You can tell when you're lugging the engine without a tach. My 08 ultra likes to be going atleast 65 before shifting into 6th. It can be 60 going downhill with no load on the motor but I would rather rev the engine a bit than lug it.

Tim

 

I sometimes go as low as 55mph but no less, only when dropping in speed. I don't kick up into 6th until over 60-65. Watch your tach, and listen to your engine. You don't want to drop so low that you lug the engine.

My 6 speed setup is a Baker DD6 gear set with a 28 tooth compensator sprocket, so not sure if the gearing is different than yours and stating my rpm might be useless to you.

With all that said, I often find myself over 70-75 before I even think about going up into 6th gear. The difference from the 5 speed which was in there origianally is that much better!

 

65-70

 

65+ (the green 6 makes me smile!)

 

07 and up have taller gearing on the primary and the final drive with a 6th gear ratio of 1-1 your baker is a true overdrive. comparing speed will get u nowhere go by the feel.

 

65-70