Is there a six speed transmission on a Harley Davidson?
Six-Speed Transmission. As part of a redesign of its Dyna Glide line for the 2006 model year, Harley-Davidson offered a six-speed transmission on the Dyna Glide models. Like the five-speed gearbox, this new transmission lacks a true overdrive gear, but its top gear has a one-to-one ratio, allowing lower rpm at top speed.
When did the four speed transmission come out?
The company’s four-speed transmission design was solid enough to remain virtually unchanged from its introduction in the 1930s until its retirement in the 1980s, but during that half century, many Harley riders wished for one more gear at the top.
What did the fifth gear on a Harley do?
This new transmission added the extra gear that Harley riders had wanted for a long time, and the fifth gear increased the bike’s top speed while allowing for low ratios in the lower gears.
When did the FLH get a 5 speed transmission?
The base model FLH was the only FL bike to retain the four-speed transmission in 1984; and even that changed the next year, when the FLH was modified to use the rubber-mounted Evolution and the five-speed gearbox.
Are there opinions about the noise of your transmission in 5th gear?
Yes, there are a bunch of opinions about the noise of your transmission in 5th gear. HD has manufactured a part called IDS. Stock on 2008s. You can retrofit your bike. Search this forum and you will see numerous comments about the IDS.
Do you need a six speed transmission on a Harley Davidson?
The six speeds are geared tall for highway riding and they are close ratio and you really need to work the shifter, not just lug the bike around. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)
What’s the 5th gear on a Harley Davidson?
Discussion in ‘ Transmission ‘ started by rogerbush, Nov 3, 2008 . 5th gear in the new 6 speed transmissions on (07 through 09) Harley Davidsons is a spur gear, or so I’ve been told, and makes a terrible whining and growling noise which adds to vibration of the bike.
Is there a problem with the spur gear on a Harley Davidson?
I’m told that Harley Davidson has know about this problem since before it’s introduction and refuses to change the spur gear for a helical gear which should reduce or eliminate the noise.