Baker Drivetrain

Friday morning view from the production bench. ⚙️ If you’re tired of that "searching for another gear" feeling at 75mph, an overdrive is the answer. We’re finishing up this batch of Direct Drive 6-Speed (DD6) builder’s kits today to get them out to garages across the country. Installing a DD6 kit gives you a 14% overdrive in 6th gear, significantly dropping your RPMs for a smoother, cooler, and more comfortable cruise. It’s the ultimate upgrade for those long stretches of pavement. Who’s making the jump to a DD6 this season? #bakerdrivetrain #drivetrainupgrade #motorcycle #motorcycles #harleydavidson

🔥We are beyond stoked to be an official sponsor of the 2026 Party At The Pen East. This isn’t just another show; it’s one of the most killer bike and car events in the country, and we’re proud to be jumping on. Taking place June 6th and 7th at the legendary Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, the event offers a weekend that is absolutely stacked: ⚙️The Machines: Vintage bikes from all over, a mind-blowing custom modern section, and a classic car and hot rod show. ⚙️The Action: Friday night races at Mansfield Speedway, vintage drag cars, the Cackle Fest, and the legendary Wall of Death. ⚙️The Culture: Full access to the Shawshank prison, the annual prison art show, fresh flash tattoos by Oliver Peck, and on-site dyno tuning by MotorWitch Industries. ⚙️The Atmosphere: A Friday pre-ride with Hale’s Harley-Davidson and a massive Saturday night after-party at the Brickyard District. We’ll see you in the yard! 📸 @partyatthepenshow #bakerdrivetrain #transmission #partyatthepen #ohio #motorcycle

🚨Wondering how much "fat" you can actually strip off the side of your 5-speed? We just dropped the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel. Watch as we pull the stock cable-type cover and install the resurrected FF Hydraulic Side Cover—from the 11/16" master cylinder pairing to the final bleed. ⚙⚙See the tighter fit, the line routing, and the internal engineering that makes this the tidiest design on the market. 🔗Watch the full install now- https://youtu.be/CMQL4cwIJFg #bakerdrivetrain #harleydavidson #harley #motorcycle #motorcycles

Y’all heading to @tnmotorcyclerevival this week? If so, make sure to check out the 6th Annual BC Moto Invitational! We’ve always believed that this industry is only as strong as the people in it. Bill Dodge of Bling’s Cycles has been a longtime friend of our shop, and we’re proud to sponsor for his BC Moto Invitational at the Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival event May 14-17. While we won’t be setting up at the ranch this year, we wanted to help spread the word about what Bill is doing down in Tennessee. The BC Moto Invitational is one of the premier showcases for builders who value soul and rideability, and we’re honored to support Bill’s vision and the craftsmanship of the builders involved. If you’re heading to Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, make sure to show them some love. @bcmotoinvitational @blingscycles #bakerdrivetrain #bcmoto #tmmr #motorcycle #custombuilder

👀Watch the Haas VF-3SSYT paired with the TRT210 rotary make light work of this 6061 Aluminum. We’re turning raw stock into a precision 6-into-4 bearing door! ⚙️⚡️ #machineshopmonday #monday #machineshop #haas #motorcycle

⚙️Bert spent the day with @9fingerfabrication getting the inside scoop on his latest build for the @sandiegocustoms Performance Chopper show at @bornfreeshow . 🏍️💨 ⚡️Catch it in person June 27-28 at Oak Canyon Park! #BornFree #CustomChopper #9FingerFabrication #bakerdrivetrain #sandiegocustoms

⚙The FF (Function-Formed) Hydraulic Side Cover isn't just about cleaning up the side of your transmission—it’s about the physics of the pull. We ditched the bulk and focused on the internals: 📣The Piston: A 1.5” steel piston designed for zero-flex performance. 📣The Seal: High-grade Buna N O-rings for a leak-proof, "butter-smooth" feel at the lever. 📣The Profile: Tucked in tight to the case for maximum clearance and a silhouette that actually matches the lines of a Big Twin. Whether you're running a stock 5-speed or a BAKER 6-speed, stop settling for "chunky" and start riding with precision. Get yours at the link in our bio. #bakerdrivetrain #transmission #harley #harleydavidson #motorcycle

💨 @fjp_performance dialing in this 2017 FXDLS with the BAKER DD7 (Direct Drive 7-Speed) and a Cable-Type Side Cover conversion. Built to be ridden! 🛠️🔥 Repost • @fjp_performance ✳︎ The special dyna made a custom in detail is so cool 🏁🔥🔥 ‘17 FXDLS/owner @yuya.hd ✳︎ #dyna #fxdls #lowriders #ダイナ #harley

🤔 Ever wonder how your HD five-speed actually shifts? It uses a constant mesh design where gears are always touching, but “dog teeth” do the heavy lifting.   The Basics of “The Dog”:   • Engagement: There are five dog teeth, also known as drive lugs, on each gear that lock to the gear beside it on the same shaft when you shift to engage a specific gear.   • The Undercut: H-D five-speeds use a 4-degree undercut on these teeth. This angle acts like a hook to keep the transmission from kicking out of gear under load.   • The Trade-Off: Engineering is always a balance. Steeper angles (like the 10-degree cuts in racing) prevent gear pop-out but make shifting feel much harsher.   • The “Air Gap”: Just like a spark plug, your dog teeth need a specific gap when in neutral—typically between 0.035” and 0.164”.   Pro-Tip: Don’t Just Treat the Symptoms. Precision is key for reliable shifting. If your dog tooth gap exceeds 0.080”, you’re going to start missing shifts. While checking tolerances, inspect the dogs for chipped, rounded, or broken faces. Crisp, square dogs play nice; rounded ones tend to spit out of gear. Many riders make the mistake of replacing a “burnt” shift fork and thinking the job is done. In reality, a burnt fork is usually a symptom, not the cause. When dogs are compromised, they constantly try to push out of gear, putting massive pressure on the fork. Replacing the fork without addressing the worn dogs is only a temporary fix. To get those tolerances back in check, you need the total package: healthy bearings, proper shifter pawl adjustment, and straight shift forks. If you’re seeing wear, replace the suspect gears and hardware together to do the job right the first time. When in doubt, ask the experts! 🙋‍♂️⚙️📞📧 #bakerdrivetrain #transmission #transmissiontuesday #harleydavidson #harley

A bike like “The I.L.L. Deified” is never truly finished; it’s a living tribute to a man who changed the way we look at motorcycles. We recently decided it was time to once again revamp this iconic build, giving it the attention and mechanical refresh it deserves. But to understand why we’re so protective of this bike, you have to go back to the moment the steel was first twisted in a shop thick with exhaust and history. From a meeting at the Indian Larry Block Party to a full mechanical teardown of its 106” Shovelhead, this bike represents the legacy of friends we’ve lost and the craftsmanship that keeps them with us. 🔗Read the full story of how this machine came to be and what it took to bring it back to life at the link in our bio.

⚙️ Shift into that 6th gear! ⚡️ Check out this incredible FXR build from @33threes_ , featuring a Baker OD6 (Overdrive 6-Speed) conversion! Want to see how it’s done? Take a deep dive into his build process and watch the full OD6 kit install into his stock FXR case over on his YouTube channel. 📺 Watch here now: /@33threes • • • • • • • • • • • Repost • @33threes_ Here it is the first ride and the first wave of many and i mean MANY pictures in front of churches. It’s kinda my thing #fxr #fxrbazaar #fxrforever

🏁 Review Spotlight: A huge thank you to Kyle for the feedback! We value every one of our customers across the globe, and we truly appreciate the time you take to share your experience with us. 🥳 Whether you’re down the street or across the ocean, we’re here to make sure your build is done right! 🔧 “Can’t get over the amazing customer service! Matt - special thank you for contacting me and correcting my parts order. My Dyna came with a grudge box already installed from the previous owner and didn’t realize the main drive gear spacer (and O-ring) has a different configuration than the stock spacer and quad seal.” — Kyle Maguire⚡️ 📢 Kyle, if you see this, give us a call to get some free BAKER swag!📞 #bakerdrivetrain #transmission #drivetrain #5star #dyna