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Old 01-25-2010, 09:28 AM
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does anybody know if there is a reverse gear for sportsters?
 
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Really? Yeah some good boots with alot of grip LOL! I know the sportys can get heavy if you are on a hill, but I do not know of one.
 
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Yeah, it's called squats and leg presses.
 
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I think Honda has the patent rights.
 
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If you can't back your bike up by yourself you shouldn't be on one. Maybe you need a trike or a goldwing.
 
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Really??????
 
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Originally Posted by gunner11
Yeah, it's called squats and leg presses.



I would imagine any aftermarket add-on reverse would jut-out and be extremely obtrusive.
Something like one of those old-school bolt-on PTO's or Overdrive units on a truck.
 
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It's right after 5th gear, but it sticks a little on the sporties....ya gotta give it a good kick to get that reverse gear to mesh.
 
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I have 2 they are called legs


buy a trike...or a gold wing
 
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