17-5500 - 45 W 4-Speed Transmission Gear Assembly Unit

100% brand new components assembled in our New York V-Twin Motor Shop. Assembly includes replica cast transmission with left side race installed. To view the full assembly see our entire production video on YouTube!
Assembly also includes clutch hub nut clutch throw out bearing and 17 tooth transmission sprocket. The case is a natural finish top cover is parkerized and the right side door is black. The sprocket cover clutch arm and shift linkage must be purchased separately. This 4-speed transmission comes completely assembled with all gears shaft and covers intalled for a quick straight-forward installation. It accepts original primary drive with clutch and the chain sprocket cover. Looks the same as a 3-speed unit the only extra part required is a 4 speed shifter gate. The original 3 speed transmission has a large gear ratio difference between 1st and 2nd (2.47 to 1.57:1) with a consequent big rpm drop. The 4 speed version with its extra gear allows you to stay in the power band which is much better for performance. The shift pattern is: 1st gear is forward neutral 3rd and 4th gear are back towards rider as seated on motorcycle.

Fits:
RL 1930-1936
W 1937-1952

UOM: EA
Country Of Origin: USA

Suggested Items:
17-9764 - Cam Plunger Kit Hand Shifter
19-0074 - Transmission Sprocket Kit 17 Tooth
17-9838 - 45 Transmission Countershaft Roller Bearing Washer
49-0202 - Transmission Countershaft and Kick Starter

Accessory Items:
17-7100 - 45 WL 3-Speed Transmission Gear Assembly
17-4500 - 45 4-Speed Transmission Assembly
49-1294 - 45 Sprocket Cover and Clutch Arm Assembly Narrow Type
17-1007 - 45 WL Kick Starter Arm Kit Black

Tech Notes: Suggested to use with #18-0782 45 Clutch Pack Kit Suggested to use with #21-0894 Servi-Car Shifter Rod Kit Suggested to use with #21-0894 45inch Sprocket Cover and Clutch Arm Assembly Narrow Type Suggested to use with #17-1007 45 WL Kick Starter Arm Kit Black Suggested to use with #17-9836 Transmission Thrust Washer Left Side Suggested to use with #17-1763 45 Transmission Outer Thrust Washer Suggested to use with #17-0493 45inch WL 4-Speed Transmission Ratchet Shifter Gear