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A Sexy Six-Speed | Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6-Speed Transmission Install

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Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
  • Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    07. The new Primo transmission was then slid into the frame rails. This was where we hit a bit of a snag.
    Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    07. The new Primo transmission was then slid into the frame rails. This was where we hit
  • Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    08. The oil pump on the Evolution motor interfered with the front mount of the Primo six-speed trans case (arrow).
    Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    08. The oil pump on the Evolution motor interfered with the front mount of the Primo six-
  • Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    09. We had to clearance a 1/2-inch section of the front trans mount with a die grinder to get it to fit on the older motor.
    Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    09. We had to clearance a 1/2-inch section of the front trans mount with a die grinder to
  • Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    10. Once the trans case was modified it fit without any further issues.
  • Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    11. We then tightened the front mounts to factory specifications.
  • Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    12. The swingarm was installed and checked for proper articulation.
  • Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    13. The swingarm axle was properly tightened and the six-speed conversion was done.
    Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    13. The swingarm axle was properly tightened and the six-speed conversion was done.
  • Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
  • Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    14. As you can see the new transmission had plenty of room in the old frame and looked like it could have been the stock transmission.
    Rivera Primo Powerdrive 6 Speed Transmission Install Upgrade
    14. As you can see the new transmission had plenty of room in the old frame and looked li

Sources

Harley-Davidson of Anaheim Fullerton
(714) 871-6563
harleyfullerton.com

Rivera Primo
(800) 872-1515
primobeltdrives.com

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