| Author | Message | ||
     Rsbmwrider |
Hi, I'm new here... a couple of questions.. Anyone ever do a 6 speed gearbox conversion in an S3 Bolt? It really could use another gear! Also, I live in the NE, Syracuse area.. Anyone know of a shop or individual that would do a mild resto on my Bolt? I would like the frame powdercoated , a color change and the 6 speed gearbox if that's possible? Thanks!! | ||
| Phelan |
The 6 speed is about $2500 on its own not including installation. Only Baker makes one. You have to cut some clearance inside the casing to fit it and I believe you have to pull the 5th gear as well. Gears 1-4 come out with the trap door. That part is very straight forward. You have to pull the primary first of course. | ||
| Buellistic |
Take the OEM 27 tooth counter shaft sprocket off and put on a 29 tooth counter(increase of 2 teeth) shaft sprocket(HARLEY-DAVIDSON PN 40205-95), problem solved ... (Message edited by buellistic on September 21, 2014) | ||
| Jolly |
I have a 29 tooth sprocket on a 98S3T sitting in my 95 S2. it also has a 2 inch exhaust header for the S2 muffler (supertrap external disc mega phone) its really a great combination for lowering the RPM. I recently did a 400 mile weekend on the bike and I was getting about 52MPG on my last fill up. I think the RPM drop was about 300-400 at 80 in top gear.(memory could be off..I could test it though, could take my 98S1W out, hit 80, come home and grab the S2 and repeat....) | ||
| Buellistic |
Another way is to put a XB12 motor sprocket PN 40290-04 on ... Of course you have to get a new primary CHAIN PN 40147-04 ... The OEM motor sprocket is 35T and the XB12 motor sprocket is 38T for a increase of three(3) teeth ... (Message edited by buellistic on September 21, 2014) | ||
| Rsbmwrider |
Thanks guys... I'm thinkin the sprocket is the way to go here...as opposed to 2500 dollars for the extra gear. I didn't pay much more than that for the bike! |
