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The 2007 model year transmission had issues with the inner primary race walking that were changed mid year. If your bike was made prior to 5/30/2007 it has a mainshaft that measures 0.985" where the inner primary race mounts. There were many issues in the 2006 Dyna and 2007 all models where the race moved inward. Starting 05/30/2007 HD used a mainshaft that has a slight ridge that helps to hold the inner primary race in place. That later transmission shaft measures 0.9765", so the inner primary bearing and race are different from the earlier six speeds.

You can find this info in the HD TT329 document.

That being said, there is no other part that prevents the race from walking. S&S Cycle has developed a race that helps prevent walking, but it does not fit the earlier six speed due to the mainshaft size. Some guys have used a TIG welder to make a very small weld from the shaft to the edge of the race. Others have used Loctite retaining compounds to hold the race in it's place. Of course an option is to replace the mainshaft to the later part.

You can see the ridge in the photo, it's very slight but it's there.


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That's good info,making me rethink this. All started a few yrs back. Race walked first, then the main bearing went out and now the race walked again. Worried about the main bearing and if the case got compromised. Maybe just over thinking

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Quote from: Hossamania on Today at 05:33:07 AMI can only imagine. Are higher costs mostly due to shipping or tariffs?

I was quoted $700 AUD down under for an imported after market Comp ramp.

That's $455 USD or $625 CAD.

Quote from: Hossamania on Today at 05:33:07 AMI can only imagine. Are higher costs mostly due to shipping or tariffs?

I was quoted $700 AUD down under for an imported after market Comp ramp.

I can only imagine. Are higher costs mostly due to shipping or tariffs?

Glad you got it working!

replaced starter all is good cranks like a champ

Try buying in Australia Hoss . It's cruelty. 

Craig, after you changed to single plug heads did you notice any difference in your kickstarting routine? What was the motivation for changing from dual plug heads.

Well almost a year later and I put a set of the Tall Boys Cycles Footboard Relocation Kits on my 2008 bagger. I have a set as well for my 2009.

I need to adjust the shifter and then see if I need a longer shifter, but I don't think so. You can see how the board location changed from the photo above. Further forward, heel dropped down, and out a touch. I also just put new 13" shocks in place of the 12" shocks so I have additional lean angle.

I have a few more maintenance items to get done before I test ride them. I can't believe I actually have some time to work on one of mine. 

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