- Optimized Smooth Shifter Drum -  - Available in Reverse Shift Pattern -

BAKER, 1991 thru present XL & Buell 6 Speed Transmission Kits.
The centerpiece of the new " BAKER " product line is the long-awaited Sportster/Buell  Six-Speed Overdrive, named the XL6 Conversion Kit. Like the BAKER Six-Speed Over-drive for Big Twins, the XL6 features full width gears for uncompromised  torque capacity and strength. BAKER also developed a new shift drum and  detent plate with improved geometries for smoother and more precise shifting.

The new Baker XL6 is a six-speed overdrive 'cartridge style' gearset that converts any existing 1991 - up Sportster or Buell to a BAKER six speed. 2nd through 5th gear ratios are effectively the same as stock, 6th gear is a true overdrive. Functional benefits of the XL6 are:

• Over a 500 RPM drop in the top-gear cruising RPM at 75 MPH

• Reduced vibration

• Improved fuel economy

• Reduced wear and tear on the engine

• Smoother shifting and improved neutral finding

The gears and shafts are made by Andrews products to BAKER specifications. Stock gear widths in 1st through 5th have been retained and a beefy 6th gear was added. This was accomplished by utilizing an exclusive BAKER dog tooth design that is an industry first for American motorcycles. The gear ratio comparison can be seen below.  

KITS INCLUDE - NOTE: optional reverse shifting drum at no charge with any XL6 kit, or available separately. 

• Complete gearset including shafts and gears, less the 5th (maindrive) gear pair. Gearset is assembled to the trap door including bearings, ball bearings, thrust washers and retaining rings.

• 6061-T6 trap door

• Shift drum and detent plate with optimized geometry. No flimsy retaining clip to hold the detent plate to the drum; the XL6 kit is bolted on with a machine screw.

• Low effort detent spring

• Required gaskets

• Three shift forks with roller pins and cotter pins

• Steel template for accurate motor case modification

• 'XL6' laser etched derby cover (  with part # BK202 & BK203 only )

ORDER YOUR  'XL6'  NOW:

• Part # BK201, 1991-1994, Sportster / Buell, standard shift pattern  - $ 2235.00 - order 

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• Part # BKR201, 1991-1994, Sportster / Buell, reverse shift pattern - $ 2235.00 - order

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• Part # BK202, 1995 - up, Sportster / Buell, standard shift pattern  - $2235.00 - order

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• Part # BKR202, 1995 - up, Sportster / Buell, reverse shift pattern  - $2235.00 - order

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• Part # BK203, S & S dry primary XL-type motor cases with
  special trap door, standard shift pattern - $ 2275.00 - order

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• Part # BKR203, S & S dry primary XL-type motor cases with special 
  trap door, reverse shift pattern - $ 2275.00 - order

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• Part # BK291-6, 1991 up, Reverse shift drum kit ( ONLY ) -  $ 225.00 - order

MORE SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL INFORMATION BELOW: 

Gear ratio comparison chart is shown below:

The RPM drop from 5th to 6th gear is shown in the chart below:

Above data based on a 56/35 primary reduction,
61/27 secondary reduction, and  a 25" dia. rear tire.

S & S Style	Full Width Gears