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Title: Transmission rebuild kit....which one
Post by: shindig on June 14, 2019, 06:49:40 AM
Preferences on 6 speed touring rebuild kits?  Is there a best one, or best value?  I keep seeing Jim's and Baker.  Baker is around $250 and Jim's $475 for what appears to be the same level of kit...  All help greatly appreciated as always. 
Title: Re: Transmission rebuild kit....which one
Post by: koko3052 on June 14, 2019, 07:32:52 AM
How many miles & has it been taken apart yet? If just a maintenance issue I would just get the bearings, clips & seals OEM.
Title: Re: Transmission rebuild kit....which one
Post by: shindig on June 14, 2019, 07:42:12 AM
I need the complete rebuild kit.  it has been opened up.  Two bearings came apart.... Gears are good.
Title: Re: Transmission rebuild kit....which one
Post by: koko3052 on June 14, 2019, 08:15:19 AM
Well if gears & shafts are all good , then what is wrong with OEM?
Title: Re: Transmission rebuild kit....which one
Post by: shindig on June 14, 2019, 09:15:06 AM
Nothing....that's why I am asking what people think...???
Title: Re: Transmission rebuild kit....which one
Post by: MikeL on June 14, 2019, 09:17:25 AM
Call California Phil's has great discount pricing. He a full member on this site.  Ask him about Jims.......................... :angry:


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Title: Re: Transmission rebuild kit....which one
Post by: MikeL on June 14, 2019, 09:22:30 AM
I don't think Harley has parts in kit form alacart only but I may be wrong.As far as just fixing what's broken. It's apart may as well change all the bearings, seals, and gaskets.


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Title: Re: Transmission rebuild kit....which one
Post by: Prostock on June 14, 2019, 09:50:00 AM
I have used Baker's 6 speed kit many times.  Complete kit with the single row main drive gear bearing.  Highly recommended. 
Title: Re: Transmission rebuild kit....which one
Post by: Screamin beagle on June 14, 2019, 07:26:48 PM
Plus one on the baker kit... a very complete kit. Only a few things I had to get from the dealer...a couple springs and a few little bolts. The parts guy at my dealer put together a quote for me for every thing I woukd have needed for the rebuild and it was a great price. I just didnt want to put the stock stuff back in since it failed once. In closing I'd go baker next time too.
Title: Re: Transmission rebuild kit....which one
Post by: Heinz on June 14, 2019, 08:53:28 PM
I recently rebuilt my OEM 6-speed transmission and used all Harley parts. just have the parts catalog in front of you and replace all the small parts and bearings.