Harley Transmission Rebuild on a Budget - Tool Tech Tuesday - JIMS - Kevin Baxter - Pro Twin Perform

How to - Harley Transmission Rebuild on a Budget as part of Tool Tech Tuesday with JIMS. In this final expisode of rebuilding this Harley 6 speed Cruise Drive transmission from a Twin Cam, we outline the inspection and assembly process. Learn how to rebuild a Harley Transmission.
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JIMS TOOLS USED in the video:
Inner Primary Bearing Race Tool
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Main Drive Gear Puller and Installer
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Transmission Pulley Locking Tool
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Transmission Sprocket Locknut Wrench
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Shift Shaft Seal Installer
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Main Case Seal Installer
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Countershaft Bearing Remover and Installer
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6 Speed Vise Stand
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[@mwhitelaw8569]

The fact you break it down for the simple man Is what impresses me the most about you man. Cause ya know alot of us just can't get to a shop Much less wanna afford it. Me being a all around wrench Just assembly/disassembly points or tricks from a pro Is absolutely essential

[@gregoryranlett7868]

I have never seen a transmission assembled. Thank you, Kevin.

[@KevinBaxter]

Youre welcome sir. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@michaelmcclendon2466]

Kevin is the best Harley mechanic I ever seen

[@dowhatyouwill]

Mr. Baxter, these videos are worth your weight in gold! Thank you so much for creating this content. It's especially useful for those of us who live outside the US!

[@kermitwood6828]

Slow down give detail not enough time to do so o well🤔

[@easyglider1307]

Man, JIMS literally thinks of every specialty tool you could ever need for a Harley Davidson. Great video Kevin

[@kerrylewis2581]

I've always been fascinated with how a transmission works and how it functions internally. Thank you so much for taking the time to film and explain the rebuild process.

[@discipulus777]

Another great video, sir! Love the blues!

[@rickswindell1964]

I’ll never do that myself, but enjoyed watching. Thanks Kevin

[@pureblood365]

Im going to put a baker reverse gear in my 2016 street glide special. I'm looking for the right tools.I'm going to need for that. Your video helped me out a lot. Thank you

[@Big.Ron1]

Its been 20 years since I did a transmission. I used to be good but these were 4 speeds both big twin and Sporty. Now my current ride has a 6 in 5 speed screaming eagle conversion. I am not even going to worry about it. I am planning on this winter riding season and then next summer sending the whole bike to Kevin for some upgrades and overhaul. I want my old heritage twin cam to pull a little better. Not racing pull as it rarely goes over 4000 rpm. I want more bottom end. My 888 turned 103 needs stroked I think. 😁 👍👍

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@boxcarbro3043]

Great day where i can seek guidance from an expert and find videos like this.

[@tcb8295]

Kevin. Thanks for the preview. Enjoyed it.

[@MadMexism]

Mr. Baxter always going that extra mile for the viewers. Thank you, and great content as well.

[@jsmythe46]

Very educational for do-it-yourselfers like me. Kevin, you have so many useful tips that would have resulted in damage had I not stumbled across your videos. Your knowledge and experience are unmatched and have given viewers like me a "jumpstart" and the confidence needed to tackle these repairs and rebuilds at home. In the end, I know what I have in it and the feeling of just knowing I did it myself. Thank You Brother for all that you do! Love you and hopefully we'll cross paths one day (maybe Sturgis) so, I can meet you in person. Keep up the good work!

[@KevinBaxter]

Thank-you so much for the kind words and support sir! I will be in Sturgis to unveil my latest build...the Curve Bike. I'll post a video this weekend sometime about the rally and where I'll be hanging out for some meet and greets. If you can make it Thurs Aug 4th from 11 to 4 at Klockwrks presturgis party, I'll be there and for the first public viewing of the bike. Safe travels. Hope to see you there.

[@peterwolffe5833]

Kevin great to see you working. I used to be C&G motor mechanic manuel & Borg Warner sludge boxes late 60s - 81, cars & trucks. I've only worked on 3 motorcycle BSA D7175cc, Ariel 250cc & Norton jubble 250cc, apart from coming home sometime smelling oil,petrol & diesel I enjoyed my job. ps bet your wife likes your smooth hands. Peter.

[@roncoburn7771]

luv transmissions aint nothing but a thing like your hand press kevin gotta get one of those great video

[@ShaneGrimstead]

As always, thank you sir!🇺🇸

[@jasongallant7699]

Great video Kevin ! Also love the music long overdue to go to a nice blues club

[@KevinBaxter]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thought it may be a nice change...just sit back relax and watch.

[@darrell3368]

Kevin thanks for sharing if I need trans work I will get with you about my bike and let you do my work Gods blessings for you and all your family and friends

[@BWTT]

Another great video Kevin

[@kevin6070]

Great video and information on transmission 👍 and music nice touch

[@paulcadby6925]

Always fascinating watching you work Kevin. Excellent tutorial 👍👍👍

[@markroy7366]

These are always awesome. Thanks!

[@MrNetnut]

Thanks Sir ! Finally Good Music !

[@davidurena81]

Just awesome Kevin ... 👏👏

[@wtf0101]

Thanks Kevin great video 👍

[@richardboggs260]

Thank you Kevin for the video I enjoyed it very much. Harley transmissions are a lot different than the Eaton-Fuller 10 and 13 speed transmissions I am use too!!

[@KevinBaxter]

Yeah...you've got a lot more gears parts and heavy parts to deal with. Heavy trucks, especially the old multi stick deals really fascinate me. Don't know anything about them really.

[@chuckstrickland2027]

Thanks Kevin. Great information as always. Blues Armony was nice also.

[@kentsmo5276]

Very good and informative video, Thanks from Norway.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

That was EPIC! 🤘⚡️🤘✨

[@larrymobley1507]

Fantastic I know who will be rebuilding my transmission

[@Greenjeans2020]

Nice video! I have been using only gear lube in my Harley transmissions since my shovel head days. Synthetic or regular. I believe this is a least partly why I have never had to rebuild a transmission on my bikes. Only exception was my first Harley, a 1979 Sportster. Grooves where the bronze shifter forks ride were not ground causing premature wear on the folks.

[@eddie8279]

Kevin, thanks for another great video! I don't know if I would want to take on that job, but I won't rule it out. 07 FLSTC ,stock ,ridden easy I hope I never have any problems.

[@Aarongoscinski]

Classy and informative. Thanks Kevin

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

Great video. I'm super interested in transmissions.

[@yurkoracing2059]

Love the vids Kevin ... Like I said before, super informative!!!!

[@KN-vh5xp]

Attention to detail that’s why you the man

[@stevegruenwald4861]

Great video sir!!! love the music should have did a little dancing..lol Great tools make it so much easier.

[@brian_AG]

Awesome video

[@darrell3368]

Love the music brother

[@mitchelldarnell5334]

Kevin good job! That only took a few minutes to assemble X 2 for disassemble .So I guess labor won’t be too much? 😁

[@roadking6841]

Good morning Sir. Just bought my Wife her first bike, 03 Springer Softail. Bike needs a lot of love but that's what I enjoy doing. So when I went to load it on trailer clutch was dragging quite a bit. No biggie Price was right So after safety inspection and adjusting cable took her for a ride, clutch seemed fine after cable adjustment warm up for 3 hole oil change. So I dump oil, fill with "Amsoil all the way". Per your oil video, And she now Grinds 1st gear.. Pull clutch apart and inspect all good almost new and notice its a BDL Energy One kit...So wife what's to try riding it so. So I go to dollar general grab a qt of 10/40 and only put 20 ounces in, and its a lot better but not happy with this set up. I have plenty of throw on spring so plates are disengaging. Seems the heavier oil is causing clutch to drag. Any thoughts on this there's a bottle of Captain Morgan with your name on it.... And I do understand your very busy

[@torttuvuoka]

Kevin, thanks for the video! Any hint why the axles are stuck and binding after torqued the trapdoor bearings nyloc nuts? If I loosen them, axels will spin. Noted also that 4th gear dog ring is not engaging, could go 2-3mm more. Checked and can't see any mistakes. Using Jims kit for 2007.

[@mickc4633]

Thank you

[@JAMESANTONIO-x4z]

I have a question about the rebuild. I bought the rebuild kit from Jim’s. The service manual states to use Hylomar gasket sealer. Is it required with the Jim’s gasket?

[@conawayjb]

Kevin, I need to pull my transmission and hopefully get it shipped to you over the winter. It's a 2013 6 speed off of my Ultra Classic, I am having very strange Issues and can't find any info online that is similar. I bought the bike used and my first trans oil change was 4000 miles with Amsoil v-twin transmission fluid, I drained it out and it was FULL of brass colored shavings ? I have researched and can't figure out what in the trans could be brass, bronze or titanium nitride coated steel?? I switched to synthetic 75w-90 and did several short 1000 mile fluid changes to flush it out and I'm not really having any other symptoms or issues but it's still eating itself alive with the brass glitter and I'm just stumped as to what it could be. Any ideas would be appreciated, Thanks... Love the channel by the way, a wealth of information!

[@FXDXT-13]

How long roughly does it take to remove the pulley and gears to replace the main gear drive bearing with the transmission already removed from the bike 😊

[@Chris-yq8oz]

Hey Kevin, awesome video, once again. What are the benefits to running 80w90 in the trans? What do you recommend for the primary? Thank you for all of your videos. I’ve learned so much.

[@sauroleite7453]

Hello Kevin I can't find in the service manual the specifications fort use Jim's tool 739 bearing measurement if you can post it I'll appreciate thx Kevin.

[@אסףבר-ת2ז]

Hi My name is Assaf and I am from Israel in the Middle East, I want to tell you that I really enjoy watching you explain complex things in such a simple way to understand. Can you explain whether it is possible to assemble a baker's 6-speed transmission on a year 1989 HARLEY FXST? best rigard's Assaf

[@thomasshoe92]

Great damn video!!!! Thank you 🙏

[@alanmiller366]

HELP do i need to use lock tight in the transmission shaft nuts before tourqing to 85 lbs

[@pharaohnile867]

Hi how do I lock the transmission gears . I'm trying do a trap door swap . I can't lock the gears to remove the nuts off the shafts

[@donwaltman4276]

Great video Kevin, is "cruise drive" the same as constant mesh?

[@niparts81]

Would love to hear your thoughts. I have this problem with my 2000 Dyna Twin cam 88 engine. Oil appears from the gearbox in the engine, I replaced the oil pan gasket 26072-99a, tightened the screws in the correct order, but the gearbox oil continues to flow into the engine. Oil pan in good condition, no defects. What would be your opinion? Can any other gasket affect crankcase ventilation? Perhaps you have encountered such a problem. Maybe someone will find your opinion useful. Thanks in advance!

[@Hjfvvdst]

👍great video.

[@kellendavis8638]

A little off topic, but do y'all do sportster motors?

[@michaelpayne9693]

How does the revirce kit work in a 6 speed .??

[@andrewlufi7659]

I am having troubles finding your video on oil coolers. Could you share a link to it? Thank you.

[@Old940]

Gear oil 75- 140 or any number with a 5 on the first number is synthetic.

[@drooge42]

hey kev have you any opinions on ultima flywheel asemblys for twin cam 103 i got given a brand newy

[@rgh622]

What is the model and brand of the gigantic snap ring pliers at 13:47? Thanks for the Video Kevin!

[@kennethwise7108]

I love watching how these new bikes are designed and built. Im so happy to have a 5 speed with straight cut gears. These new bikes with bevel cut gears etc is a joke. Sorry but I'm an old school fella and wouldn't want nothing to do with anything like this. Im perfectly fine with my carbureted bike with no computer.

[@jamesball2128]

I'm with you on that; carbureted, spoke wheels running and sounding good! The helical cut gears on the trans R for the RUBs who whine about the noise, what noise all I hear is my exhaust n motor!

[@kennethwise7108]

@@jamesball2128 EXACTLY

[@andrelouro88]

Great video, one question what did you applied on the bearing when mounting the countershaft bearing at 11:06?

[@raymondsmalls4602]

hey brother been trying to gather these tools but the links don't work?

[@robbierussell9536]

Kevin..Its been said that although gear can be installed in a Sportster 1200/1275 With a Hammer kit..some Harley mechanics said Baker does it older. 90s..the 5th gear gets reversed a extra gear put in..the 1275 DYNOED at 130 horses..Can this really be done?????

[@KevinBaxter]

Thats a new one on me sir. I cant say I've ever done it or heard that. Id suggest a call to Baker.

[@darrell3368]

Ps love the shows and learning a lot thanks for sharing

[@thomaslynch2083]

I have a 98 FXDWG I would like to buy the tool to R/R the cam bearing. Do you do videos on EVO motors . I owned a 46 knuckle in the past and Shovel . I know a little I here there tools to aline the lifter blocks . Thanks

[@KevinBaxter]

I have some in the works but have so many things to cover on TC and M8. I love Evos and older...need to get some content on them too for sure

[@thomaslynch2083]

@@KevinBaxter Do you have the tools I need and parts for the job

[@kurtfirestone2761]

love to Joe dirt drop

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

JIMS: is it possible to even work on these without JIMS tools ? Seems they got this on lockdown

[@leonvanhorn932]

I’m wondering if a person can put a six speed gears into a 96 flhtcu 5 speed transmission

[@leonvanhorn932]

It’s a 1996 year

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

2 mins in.. a reminder why guys like u are needed and get paid accordingly (or should be). We’re paying for years of experience and the tools a good builder has in his toolbox. If u think about it when paying a guy who really know what’s up is a good deal compared to the alternate. Some stuff we can KZbin mechanic ourselves. Some shit …. Just let a pro do it

[@cobraman5879]

Where does the neutral gear chatter come from

[@KevinBaxter]

The dog rings, loose gear mesh, and wear.

[@KainamHD]

Were is part 2 of this series, I see part 1 and this one.

[@KevinBaxter]

See the links at the end. 1 was on mainshaft bearing race removal, another was on removing the gear set. I think I posted about a month ago.

[@KainamHD]

@@KevinBaxter Thats the one I'm not seeing, the one on removing the gear set. The links at the end of this video do not link to part 2.

[@crspcritter]

I did the Andrews 34 front pulley on my 5 speed . I think I like it better than all the short gears and shifting on the six speed . 🤔 5 speed is a pretty good box - ✊🏻👍👌

[@Hellmarors19xx]

Where is part 2!!! Please help

[@ryanpoe3054]

😂 lol, Royalty's Free blue's music 🎵

[@braapchop5925]

Why on earth wouldn’t you video pressing the shafts outta the door.

[@robbierussell9536]

Sorry..I meant a 6th gear like a. Dyna

[@jonnybds3]

Wait.... @5:15 is it even accurate to call it slip? Sounds more like popping in and out of a false neutral. In the sport bikes there are companies that will undercut the dogs/gears to prevent that. If that was happening to my bike, I'd be very suspect of a bent shift fork too. That being said, in the sport bike world, rounded corners on the dogs and popping out of gear is usually a sign of "lazy foot syndrome" where the rider pushes the shifter just enough for it to kick over on the shift star resulting in an incomplete engagement before they apply power. Once it starts popping out, it's just going to progressively get worse. Do you see the same thing in the Harley's?

[@nhzxboi]

It seems crazy to buy all the special tools to do just one transmission(typical DIYer) What a waste...one-time use. Best to leave it to a trustworthy individual that is reasonable and doesn't deem themselves as that transmission wizard. I.e. they have knowledge but humility and justify their cost with quality. Tools cost and knowledge is valuable. If you need help on a Ford Auto/manual from '80s to 2ks, I'd help ya. But, to become educated and equipped for a one-off job? Nah!, that is a fool's game.

[@arkansastrey9694]

Yeah , but if you got a good deal on an old bike , and can only afford parts... sometimes u gotta just go for it , watch all the videos you can, rewatch you favorite one , and plan on taking way longer than the pros. I take a chance with my life everytime I throw a leg over , it's only fair that I take a chance with my bikes life as well : )

[@brutalbrital]

I am wondering something after watching many of your videos, you are a knowledgeable and brilliant engineer. But my question is why? Just Why? Some of these videos are just horror movies. I have a twin cam 88 regular servicing by myself and it has a small about of work done to it. I ride it hard and every week and it’s now 20 years old. I don’t thrash it I just ride hard and I haven’t had one issue with the damn thing. So why?

[@skitzdaniel3314]

You just convinced me not to do it myself.

[@skitzdaniel3314]

You just convinced me not to do it myself.