What could be better, than to ride to an event and have the gods of the industry make the mods to your machine right before you very eyes. The crew at Baker came up with the plan, to start installing American Make Baker components at major events all over the country. It’s not a completely new program; tire guys have been doing it for years. But this Baker program is beneficial for everyone. It allows Baker staff to work with their customers directly. It allows the customer to interface directly with the manufacturer, no middleman. It also allows dealers to work with Baker to learn about new products and installation questions can be answered on the spot. What could be better?
Here’s what the Baker team says about this system:
Don’t think about your ride to the event – think about the ride home. Think about how nice it would be to ride back with a few-hundred less, bike rattling, fuel sucking, bolt-loosening, ass-numbing, motor RPMs. Forget about the screaming that your engine did on the way out. Your smiling mill will run purely in the sweet spot all the way back home. 
There’s so much more to the Baker on-sight system of installs. They offer way more that just complete transmission upgrades. Here’s the vast list:
– DD6
– DD7
– Oil Pans
– Clutches
– Function Formed FL Oil Spouts
– Sprocket and pulley changes
– 12 step program: we diagnose and repair most broken trannies on the road as well
Each product is priced at a package deal including:
– All parts – BAKER
– All fluids – Spectro
– All gaskets – Cometic
– All labor – By our fully licensed Official Install Team
– All tax
– All exclusive unbeatable BAKER warranties
– Full test ride and speedometer recalibration (if applicable)
I’ll let Trish explain the process, “The customer drops their bike off in the morning and depending on how many we have on the lifts that day, and what jobs we’re doing: they are generally on the road by early to mid afternoon again.
“We run two lifts nonstop all day with a team of mechanics who own a shop in the Detroit area, not far from BAKER. They are all licensed and not only know the ins and outs of the tranny but know the entire bike – so they are able to identify a lot more than just a trans tech.
“We are installing around the country at most major rallies: Daytona Bike Week, Panama City Thunder Beach Rally, Sturgis Rally, Biketoberfest, Panama City Fall Rally, and more local functions as well.
“It really gives the customer peace of mind. Your bike is down for part of a day – you have the chance to go walk and enjoy the rally, bar-hop, eat, whatever – and return at the end of it to a whole new motorcycle.” 
So, forget about that old 5-speed and return home with the award-winning BAKER Direct Drive 6-Speed to keep up with the new Cruise Drive equipped Harley-Davidsons. During a healthy afternoon of bar-hopping in downtown Sturgis you can be all set. Get a BAKER DD6 installed while you eat, drink, and celebrate your all-new ride home with a more-relaxed engine, a quieter transmission, a more-efficient motorcycle. Read more on why the DD6 is perfect for the long ride home at www.bakerdrivetrain.com/DD6 
The DD6 and DD7 give customers an added gear, and a smoother, more efficient ride, with a 450-500 RPM drop in final gear. The Baker Oil Pan provides a temperature drop and also carries an extra quart of oil – and can be added to a transmission upgrade for a really inexpensive price! The FL oil spout screws in to prevent blowing out under pressure and has a really sleek, slim look. 
And our upgraded clutches: the 9-Plate Street Performance and the King Kong Klutch are both easy to pull and provide better performance with more friction coated plates (20 big ones in the King Kong Klutch!). 
I spoke to Evan from Detroit for any additional tips. “We have bag stands and plenty of room to set parts aside during installs, so a rider doesn’t need to think about anything but getting here. Anytime we perform a transmission upgrade, it’s a good time to change belts, install a chrome inner primary, and taller tranny belt sprockets, etc. If it has anything to do with our operation, just bring the part and we’ll take care of it.” 
If a customer wants to install the upgraded touring oil bag, which is a natural for long distance bikes, it’s also a perfect opportunity to improve handling with a True Track system, which is built into the cast Baker larger capacity oil pan.
For 2010 Baker will be located near the Sturgis Community Center at 5th and Lazelle, right on the corner, next to the Harley-Davidson display. Feel free to mention Bikernet when you drop in for an appointment. 
Baker DD6
The BAKER DD6 is the ultimate transmission for serious touring, bagger, Softail, or Dyna riders. The ones who really put the miles on appreciate the silent smoothness with our helical highway gears and direct drive engineering. All steps have been taken to dampen vibration so you, your motor, and the rest of the bike can go the long haul for years to come. Owning an American made BAKER DD6 will give you peace of mind in your travels. You’ll know that you have the premium drivetrain transmission that strictly is built to endure. You’ll have comfort in knowing that your investment is also supported passionately by BAKER Drivetrain with our hefty 5-year/50,000 warranty. No worries. Ride on. Now get the hell out there, ride hard and far, and know that you’re in good company with the award-winning DD6™ from the drivetrain authority. We’ll take you farther.
We are Bagger DrivetrainWe’re just going to get straight to the point: all 1999-2006 baggers ought to have a BAKER DD6 transmission. It’s specifically designed with these bikes in mind. Harley acknowledged the need for a 6-speed with the release of their Cruise Drive a few years ago. There are millions of bikes of this vintage on the fast-moving modern highways that can have a brand new existence with the installation of our Direct Drive 6-Speed.
Our DD6 is finessed for touring model bikes, especially for the later Twin Cam powertrains, as the DD6 mitigates noise amplified in the hollow space between the motor and the tranny. It is the perfect blend of gear ratio, gear type, noise reduction advancements, shift system technology, bearing upgrades and ease of installation. Since the release of the BAKER DD6 in 2003, there have been thousands of satisfied customers world-wide with American touring Big Twins who will attest that it is the premium transmission of choice.
We’ll sell you our normal BAKER Overdrive 6-Speed (OD6) and you’ll enjoy it, but we’d be doing you a disservice as the Drivetrain Authority if we don’t convince you that the DD6 is the best value for your buck. Comparing the cost of time, labor, and additional accessories and factoring in our 5 year warranty, proven dependability, the number of years on the road and our reputation the choice will be clear.
What you get with the DD6:
* Pre-assembled gearset, ready to easily install. Install on a Saturday and ride on Sunday!
* Helical 4th, 5th and 6th, for a smooth and quiet ride in your cruising gears.
* 28-tooth compensating sprocket included. Necessary to maintain 1st – 5th stock gearing.
Note: For better get-up-and-go, a 27-tooth compensating sprocket is available as a no-cost option.
* Overdrive is obtained through the primary, so this ratio reduces strain on the starter with 14% more torque. The lower RPM in the primary drive reduces resonant noise found in Twin Cam transmission cases at higher primary RPM’s.
* Roller detent shift drum, with fixed spindle, eliminates shimming and misalignment.
* Finding neutral is very easy with a redundant neutral detent. It also makes installation simpler and less risky to screw up.
* Inner primary race/spacer included.
* 3-point contact shift forks, hard chrome plated for extended life.
* Shifter pawl assembly with improved geometry for a perfect response. Includes a built in overshift protection for smooth, precise shifting.
* Primary chain included with kit.
* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears are straight cut to prevent lateral tension in those high torque, short-used gear ranges.
* Stiff, precise billet aluminum bearing door that offers more bearing-protecting lateral rigidity than any other helical gearset available.
* Proprietary fork rod made to bearing grade specifications which eliminates hang-ups.
What you get from the DD6:
* The feel of a new bike: The end-all,proven and perfected helical gear design for smooth and silent operation in the cruising gears (4th-6th).
* The option to ride hard: Conventional gear shape for strength in the high-torque ranges (1st-3rd) so you can get on it and wick that throttle!
* Optimized use of horsepower: 99% efficient in 6th gear with a 400-500 rpm reduction depending on application.
* Certain and positive shifting: Fixed spindle shift drum for smooth, low inertia, drum indexing. Anti-overshift ratchet pawl prevents mis-shifts.
* Confidence in the ride: Full width BAKER ground gears finished on diamondcoated tooling are strong and dependable.
* A good feeling about your investment: 5 year / 50,000 mile BAKER limited warranty keeps you worry free!
* An American soul: It’s made in the USA! It’s designed here too. You’ll have a leg up on those riders with cheap, foreign junk.
* Easy installation: No grinding to the case required (with very, very rare exceptions). Many competitors’ 6-speed builder’s kits do require grinding.
* No exhaust clearance issues: The trap door is the same width as stock.
Applications and Fitment
Softail
FXST: Softail Standard FXSTB: Night Train
FXSTBI: Night Train EFI
FXSTC: Softail Custom
FXSTD: Softail Deuce
FXSTS: Springer Softail
FXWG: Wide Glide
FLST: Heritage Softail
FLSTC: Heritage Classic
FLSTF: Fat Boy
FLSTFI: 15th anniversary Fat Boy
FLSTN: Nostalgia and 2005 Softail Deluxe
FLSTS: Heritage Springer
FLSTSC: Springer Softail Classic
Dyna
FX: Superglide, Kick start
FXB: Sturgis Belt (80,81&82)
FXD: Dyna Super Glide
FXDB: Dyna Sturgis (1991)
FXDC: Dyna Super Glide Custom
FXDG: Dyna Glide/Sturgis
FXDL: Dyna Low Rider
FXDS-CON: Dyna Convertible
FXDWG: Dyna Wide Glide
FXDX: Dyna Super Glide Sport
FXDXT: Super Glide T-Sport
FXE: Superglide Electric Start
FXEF: Fatbob
FLT
FL: 4-Speed Dresser
FLH: 4-Speed Electra Glide
FLHS: FLT with windshield and less goodies S = Sport
FLHPI: Road King police model
FLHR: Road King
FLHRCI: Road King Classic
FLHS: Electra Glide Sport
FLHT: Electra Glide Standard
FLHTC: Electra Glide Classic
FLHTCSE: Screamin Eagle Electra Glide
FLHTPI: Electra glide police model
FLHTCUI: Ultra Classic Electra Glide
FLHTCUSE: Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic
FLT: Rubber Mount Dresser
FLTC: Rubber Mount Dresser Classic
FLTCU: Rubber Mount Dresser Classic Ultra
FLTR: Road Glide
FLTRI: Road Glide EFI
FLTRSEI: Screamin Eagle Road Glide
FXR
FXR: Rubber Mount Super Glide
FXRDG – Disc Glide
FXRP – Police or pursuit – Defender
FXRS: FXR Sport
FXRS-CON: FXR Sport Convertible
FXRS-SP: Low Rider Sport Edition
FXRT: FXR Touring
If you don’t see your specific bike on the list, call and ask. You never know. We have our ways. Transmissions on some of the bikes listed may not perfectly drop in without modification.
DD6 features and advantages
* Chrome Trap Door with Engraved DD6 Logo
* Anti-Overshift Ratchet Pawl
* 28-tooth compensating sprocket yelds 14% more starter system torque
* Longer primary chain included.
* Fixed spindle shift drum for smooth, low inertia, drum indexing
* Full width BAKER BAKER Ground Gears
DD6 Gear Ratios: Top Gear RPM : 5-Speed vs. DD6
65 mph: from 2945 to 2528
70 mph: from 3172 to 2723
75 mph: from 3398 to 2917
80 mph: from 3625 to 3112
Calculated data based on a 24/37 primary, a 32/70 secondary, and a 25” rear tire. Standard Ratios (w/o 28T Comp Sprocket) 3.77, 2.56, 1.87, 1.44, 1.15, 1.00
NOTE: 28-tooth comp sprocket supplied with DD6. Gear Ratio 3.45 1st Gear (effectively 2.94)
DD7: Direct drive 7-speed transmission
The DD7 includes a unique Function-Formed Top Cover
The Baker DD7, Direct Drive 7-Speed is being developed as a direct replacement of the Cruise Drive Harley-Davidson factory 6-speed to improve it in many ways besides just adding another gear.
Stay in the best power range: Many complain that the factory 1st gear is too tall and these bikes feel bogged-down at the stoplight. The DD7 has a shorter 1st gear for improved get-up-and-go.
Because of the shorter first gear and following gear ratios, testers report that the bike feels like motor work has been done. The shift quality is unheard of as well.
The Harley-Davidson factory 6-speed ratios are: 1st (3.34), 2nd (2.30), 3rd (1.71), 4th (1.41), 5th (1.18), 6th (1.00).
The Baker DD7 transmission will have the following ratios: 1st (3.76), 2nd (2.75), 3rd (2.06), 4th (1.55), 5th (1.27), 6th (1.10), 7th (1.00).
Shift smoother: In transmission design low mainshaft weight is always desirable for smooth and quiet shifts. The factory mainshaft is a one-piece design that includes 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears. The audible shift clunk in the factory 6-speed is caused by the heavy rotating weight and the resultant high inertia of the 1-piece forged mainshaft. The DD7 mainshaft is light weight and only includes the small 1st gear as an integral part to keep weight down. The shift clunk is absolutely minimized.
Shift smoother yet: Shift smoothness in the factory 6-speed is a definite improvement over the 5-speed. The DD7 is a big improvement over the factory 6-speed because it incorporates a new linear roller ball detent as part of the supplied billet top cover. This linear roller ball detent is similar to the technology first used in Baker TorqueBox transmissions. In the Baker DD7, the shift drum is designed to help the rider find neutral every time, like with all other Baker transmissions.
Ride quieter: The factory 6-speed has straight cut 1st and 5th gears. This yields gear noise in 5th which is a gear that riders spend much time in.The DD7 has straight cut gears in 2nd and 3rd. Gears 1, 4-7 are helical. All gears (1-7) have diamond ground tooth profiles.
Additional features include:
* The DD7 Shift System has design cues based on our experience in the drivetrain world.
• Ease of Finding Neutral
• Smooth Shifting
• No Clunks or jerky shifts
* Utilizes ball bearing linear detent in the top cover that was originally designed for the automotive OEM (similar to the Torque Box)
* The DD7 Builder’s kits will come ready to slide in the bike, no case modifications, shimming of the gearset or adjustments required.
* 7th Main Drive Gear, Main Drive Gear Bearing, Main Drive Seal,ncluded in Builder’s kit, to replace 6th main.
* ARP 12pt Bolts for Door, Top Cover and Stock Side Cover
* Re-uses stock shifter pawl. Includes new Main drive gear bearing and seal, door gasket, side cover gasket, and top cover gasket.
* BAKER Re-Cal Box and Leads Included.
* Utilizes F6F Door Bearing Retainer Plate.
* DD7 Door Bearings are 28% Wider Than Stock .
* Trap Door is available in Winkle Black at no additional cost.
If you want to take advantage of this opportunity call the Baker hotline, quick, and set an appointment: Toll Free Phone Number is (877) 640-2004. Tell ’em Bikernet Sent Ya.
