Can you convert a Harley 5 speed to a 6 speed?

Can you convert a Harley 5 speed to a 6 speed?

ZODIAC’S 6 SPEED CONVERSION FOR SOFTAIL AND DYNA 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS. O.K, you can reduce this by changing the final drive ratio, but this will also reduce acceleration. With the new Zodiac Six speed you will have the 1 to 1 gear ratio in 5th gear but 1 to 0,86 ratio in 6th, reducing engine speed with as much as 14%.

What is a 6 speed cruise drive transmission?

The 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission features quieter helical-cut gears in ratios optimized to match the torque curve of the Twin Cam 96. A sixth gear reduces engine rpm by 11 percent at highway speeds. New mufflers have been tuned to enhance the lower sound frequencies for a more commanding exhaust tone.

When did Harley Davidson introduce the six speed?

2006 Harley Davidson introduced the Dyna motorcycles with a 6 speed transmission, and in 2007 the 6 speed was added across the board. What is needed to change a 5 speed transmission from a Harley Davidson 2002 FLHTCU to a 6 speed transmission from a Harley Davidson 2007 FLHTCU?

When did the Harley Davidson four speed transmission come out?

Four-Speed Transmissions When the Harley-Davidson EL debuted in 1936, it was equipped with a 1,000 cc overhead-valve engine whose uniquely shaped valve covers earned it the nickname “Knucklehead.”

Is the 6 speed transmission a good idea?

Harley had a good idea with the switch to a 6 speed transmission but early on also had bearing problems too. The test bed for the 6 speed was the dyna line in 06 and came with an agreement to return to the dealer at 15K to have the bearing replaced until they had a suitable replacement for the bearing that was failing.

When did the Harley Davidson 5 speed gearbox come out?

The four-speed gearbox received updates to its case and main shaft to accommodate upgrades to other engine systems, but the transmission’s basic design remained the same until it was superseded by the five-speed transmission. In 1980, Harley-Davidson debuted its FLT Tour Glide model, a 1,300 cc Big Twin touring bike.

2006 Harley Davidson introduced the Dyna motorcycles with a 6 speed transmission, and in 2007 the 6 speed was added across the board. What is needed to change a 5 speed transmission from a Harley Davidson 2002 FLHTCU to a 6 speed transmission from a Harley Davidson 2007 FLHTCU?

Four-Speed Transmissions When the Harley-Davidson EL debuted in 1936, it was equipped with a 1,000 cc overhead-valve engine whose uniquely shaped valve covers earned it the nickname “Knucklehead.”

The four-speed gearbox received updates to its case and main shaft to accommodate upgrades to other engine systems, but the transmission’s basic design remained the same until it was superseded by the five-speed transmission. In 1980, Harley-Davidson debuted its FLT Tour Glide model, a 1,300 cc Big Twin touring bike.

Harley had a good idea with the switch to a 6 speed transmission but early on also had bearing problems too. The test bed for the 6 speed was the dyna line in 06 and came with an agreement to return to the dealer at 15K to have the bearing replaced until they had a suitable replacement for the bearing that was failing.