Six speed upgrade

[Buglet]

   When I did one I only had to move the swing arm mounts back 1/4 inch to get enough room to fit the transmission in the frame. When it was done it look like factory stock.

[JW113]

So did you cut them off, cut them back 1/4" and weld back on in place? Interesting...

So I was out riding around on mine yesterday. Yes, for in town riding, the gearing of a 5 speed is nice in an Evo & such. I guess I've just gotten used to the 4 speed and the stump pulling power of the shovel motor. Although it's a big jump between 2nd & 3rd, it doesn't seem to really care being in 3rd gear at anything over 30mph.

-JW

[kd]

Think Andrew’s 3rd gear swap. It evens the ratios up and makes 3rd more useable.

[Buglet]

    Cut them off and welded back on just a 1/4 back. Made a custom allen hex swingarm bolt as there was no room to use a socket anymore. Had the allen to tighten it and the hex for the lock tab.

[Johnnyshvlhd]

That's a good idea, I might try that on the next one.

[Buglet]

   Here's a couple pictures of the bike with the transmission.