DD6: Direct Drive 6-Speed Builder's Kit

• Billet 6061-T6 bearing door
• 1/8″ thick bearing retainer plate
• Helical & spur gear design gear for quiet operation
• 28 tooth comprocket forged out of 8620 gear steel
• Regina double row primary chain
• Fat shoe chain tensioner w/hardware
• All transmission seals, gaskets and hardware
• 5 Year limited warranty

 Benefits

• Smoother shifting
• Positive, certain shifting
• Easier-to-find neutral
• Quieter operation
• More-efficient torque-handling

• 1990-97 Softail
• 1991-97 Dyna
• 1990-94 FXR
• 1990-97 FLT-FLH
• 1998-99 Softail
• 1998-00 Dyna
• 1999 FXR
• 1998-00 FLT-FLH
• 2000-06 Softail
• 2001-05 Dyna
• 2001-06 FLT-FLH

Bearing Door Type: All DD6 bearing doors have the same outer profile as a stock 5 speed so exhaust brackets, torque arms etc. fit like stock. The DD6 door comes with or without an ear. The ear door is for exhaust bracket mounting and does not fit 1993-2006 FL applications.

Bearing Door
All DD6 bearing doors have the same outer profile as a stock 5 speeds so exhaust brackets, torque arms etc. fit like stock. The DD6 door comes with or without an ear. The ear door is for exhaust bracket mounting and does not fit 1993-2006 FL applications. Note the images below. The DD6 door bearings are larger providing 25% more dynamic load capacity than stock bearings used through 1998, also uses a 1/8″ bearing retainer plate instead of stock style snap rings.

FL Case Differentiations
To see an illustrated example of the differences between FL cases by year, please open the PDF here.

Gearset
All DD6 gearsets are made out of 8620 steel, gears are shaper cut before heat treat then precision ground with diamond coated tooling after heat treat (58-62 Rockwell ‘C’). This extra steps ensures not only a quieter gear pair, but enables much tighter backlash control. The gearset is a combination of helical and spur gears to yield silent gear operation. The dog teeth are backcut at a 1° angle to optimize the smooth shift possible, while standard gearsets are cut to a 4° angle.  The mainshaft is unique with 1st main gear being incorporated as part of  the shaft, the countershaft also features a unique 1-piece design with 6th gear.

DD6 Gearset Layout

Gears and Shafts Design

DD6 Shift Forks

Available No Cost Options

• Standard Shift Drum (1-N-2-3-4-5-6)
• N1 Shift Drum (N-1-2-3-4-5-6)

Available at an Additional Cost

27T Comp Sprocket, available on FL models for a more aggressive primary ratio. Not compatible on Softails or Dyna models due to the inner primary design. 

The DD6 comes in a stardard 3.24 or optional 2.94 1st gear 

Standard Ratios- shown above are without the 28 tooth comp sprocket

Effective Ratios- shown above are with the 28 tooth comp sprocket

Builder’s Kit Part Numbers

All Part Numbers Listed Are Standard (Effective) Gear Ratios

Builder’s Kit Notes

• The DD6 is available with a 2.94 optional 1st gear ratio for higher horsepower applications. Change the middle numeral ‘1’ to a ‘0’. example: DD401P
• The DD6 is not designed to be used in conjunction with belt drive primaries,auto chain tensioners or easy pull clutch kits.

• The DD6 is available with a 2.94 optional 1st gear ratio for higher horsepower applications. Change the middle numeral ‘1’ to a ‘0’. example: DD401P
• The DD6 is not designed to be used in conjunction with belt drive primaries,auto chain tensioners or easy pull clutch kits.

Case Design
The BAKER Softail case design had all leak potentials in mind during the design. We added stud pads to the inside of the case so that the thread holes for the transmission studs were blind holes, NOT through holes like some aftermarket brands. Looking at the image on the right you can see the difference. 

Recalibration Box PN 95E-56B

Special Note

• Speedo recalibration unit is required for electric speed sensor applications; PN 95E-56B.
• A + 12MM mainshaft length is available for wide tire applications. (Call us to ensure ordering accuracy)

Compare the DD6

See the difference between other transmission kits and our DD6 and OD6. Click Here for a PDF file comparing our DD6 and OD6 gearset against other manufacturers. 

Click on the image to Compare the DD6 and OD6 gearsets

DD6 vs. OD6

Recommended Upgrade

Recommended Fluid / Level

Picking the right transmission fluid ensures the life and durability of your transmission, that’s why BAKER recommends a fully synthetic GL-5 rated gear weight oil of 75W-140. If a GL-5 rated gear lube is not available, these commonly carried viscosities (weights) will work 75W-90, 75W-140 and 85W-140. BAKER does not recommend the use of Syn3 (20W-50). For Bert’s  article on ‘Oil & Spiders’  Click Here 

• BAKER DD6 Fluid Capacity Dry: 22-24fl-oz
• BAKER DD6 Fluid Capacity Wet: 18-22fl-oz

Installation Instructions
DD6 installation instructions with exploded views: Click Here

Standard Gear Case Finish Examples (Not applicable to all products)

These example finishes are intended to show the exterior treatments of cases, top covers and doors.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BAKER Drivetrain reserves the right to change prices, terms or policies at any time without notice. Orders can be pre-paid using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover or PayPal. All orders not pre-paid will be sent C.O.D. certified check or money order only unless pre-approved for company check acceptance. Any orders from outside the USA must be pre-paid in US funds via wire transfer; a $30 transfer fee will apply. Prices shown are F.O.B. Haslett, MI.

LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

BAKER™ transmission assemblies and transmission builder 's kits, are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase or up to 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. All other BAKER products are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase or up to 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, except for the following; Warranty does not cover clutch plate wear, throw out bearing failures or mainshaft breakage due to improper clutch nut installation.Electrical components carry a 30-day warranty; cosmetic finishes (chrome plating, hard anodizing, powder coating) are covered for 60 days. Certain promotional products may carry a shorter warranty as specified at the time of purchase. If the product is found by BAKER to be defective, such products will, at the option of BAKER, be replaced or repaired at cost to BAKER.In the event warranty service is required, the original purchaser must call or write BAKER immediately with a description of the problem. If it is deemed necessary for BAKER to make an evaluation to determine whether the transmission assembly or transmission kit or accessory is defective, the entire transmission assembly, whether originally purchased as an assembly or kit, must be properly packaged and returned prepaid to BAKER with a copy of the original purchase invoice. If after evaluation by BAKER a defect in materials and/or workmanship is found, BAKER will, at their option, repair or replace the defective part of the assembly.

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES

Returns are permitted within 90 days of the delivery date. Any merchandise returned for any reason (exchange, credit or modification) must be accompanied by a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number or it will be refused. Call BAKER to obtain this number prior to returning goods for any reason. There is a 15% re-stocking fee for all returned items. BAKER is not liable for any shipping.

ADDITIONAL WARRANTY PROVISIONS

NOTE: Limited warranty does not cover labor or other costs or expenses incidental to the repair and or replacement of BAKER products.This warranty does not apply if one or more of the following situations is judged by BAKER to be relevant: BAKER OEM transmissions ; (these are subject to the OEM manufacturers warranty only), Improper installation , accident, modification (including but not limited to use of unauthorized parts, transmission oils or lubricants), racing, high performance application, mishandling, misapplication, neglect (including but not limited to improper maintenance), or improper repair.BAKER shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with a BAKER transmission assembly, transmission kit, component or part. Consequential damages shall include without limitation, loss of use, income or profit, or losses sustained as the result of injury (including death) to any person or loss of or damage to property.BAKER transmissions, transmission kits and accessories are designed exclusively for use in American V-Twin motorcycles. BAKER shall have no warranty or liability obligation if BAKER parts are used in any other application.If it is determined that a BAKER product has been disassembled during the warranty period for any reason, this limited warranty will no longer apply unless you were instructed to do so by a BAKER Drivetrain technician for diagnostic purposes.