Andrew -
I was not trying to pick any fight... and I have 1100 posts on this board that would prove that fact. My "fight" is with facts that don't jive...
I understand what you're saying about the Richmond transmissions - adjustment - and gear oil (same holds true for posi rear ends BTW). But I'll return to the original post - which was "should he buy a Richmond 5 speed". And the overwhelming advice - from people who know - was ABSOLUTELY NOT.
Your post was defending your choice of a Richmond 6 speed... a completely different transmission... Yes - the argument that Richmond has some nice choices for gear spread can be made. But that is really kind of a mute point for a street cruiser unless there was a reason for needing the tighter gearing for less rpm drop. Your defense of using the Richmond 5 speed was based on a gear ratio that doesn't exist as a choice... and then you sprinkled in critical speed of the driveline... Which is also useless info, unless it was based on some facts that would support the reason for tossing it in. In other words - if he should choose to use the 2:56 gear, and was going to spin his motor to 7000 rpms, and is trying to set the land speed record at Bonneville... Then, yes, he should watch out for driveline critical speed problems which would occur at 6000 rpms with 26" tires and 300 mph. I was merely showing that those issues aren't supported by the facts - so are really not part of the discussion. There is support of the fact that the Richmond 5 speed is a notchy shifting transmission. Anyone that has shifted one would not argue that point. Are they road worthy and beefy... sure.
I am not arguing your choice of a Richmond 6 speed either. Nor would I argue whether or not it can/could be a good choice... Just be FACTUAL. If not, then expect to get your azz handed to you. These forums need to be factual - and informed - otherwise we get a bunch of yahoos on here espousing useless rumor and speculation about what could be because their buddy once was going to do it... So lets kiss and make up. We all want to learn things - I just don't want to lean things that aren't factual/useful.
