Why not a HD "Reverse Gear"?
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: chicago
Nah, it was this comment about the f****ing gold wing that got my goat. But a 900 # bike, two up set for a month touring, I'd consider it, but I'll take the vette before I'd ride a gold wing or a Harley that looks like one. My first Harley was in 1963 and I've had 9 Harley's, so some internet hard nose dyna rider pushing my buttons gets a response. (I don't know what he rides, could be an ultra, comment just seems like what my dyna friends might say over a pbr.)
he probly rides a 883 sporty🤪
Club Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: NE Florida
This is one option:
https://www.aimag.com/yelvington-usa...install-intro/
https://www.aimag.com/yelvington-usa...install-intro/
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Kansas City, Missouri
HD would add 2 or 3 grand to each bike if standard. I agree, its an option if needed. I tested the yellington up in Sturgis a couple of years ago. Its a cool design but if you trike the bike it wont work. I'd check out the Baker or others mechanical options if I needed a reverse gear. In a few more years I may. My old legs are not a strong as they used to be.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Nevada
If it came down to a reverse gear vs a trike I would go with a reverse. The wife has a Freewheel and sometimes I'm like that would be useful to just push a button to go backwards - but naw don't need it yet.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Lincolnshire, IL
It's just a fact of life....some who ride full HD dressers aren't 6' plus in height so pushing it backwards is more of a "leverage" issue and not a leg strength issue. Sarcastically replying by saying "get a Goldwing" or "drive a car" or "get a trike" doesn't answer the original question. However, answers like "it would increase the cost too much" make more sense.
I'm personally hoping that HD comes out with their own HD brand "aftermarket" reverse option (yes, I'm sure it would be pricey). I say this because I assume the two current aftermarket reverse systems would be problematic if the machine was still warranted by the factory or an extended one.
I'm not suggesting it would be for everyone but some (maybe more) would be interested.
I'm personally hoping that HD comes out with their own HD brand "aftermarket" reverse option (yes, I'm sure it would be pricey). I say this because I assume the two current aftermarket reverse systems would be problematic if the machine was still warranted by the factory or an extended one.
I'm not suggesting it would be for everyone but some (maybe more) would be interested.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
Any two wheel rider that "needs" a reverse gear probably would fall over using it. Holding a touring two wheel bike up is more difficult in reverse.
The better option is to go three wheels or sidecar.
Go try the new Yamaha touring with parking assist and see how it works.
The better option is to go three wheels or sidecar.
Go try the new Yamaha touring with parking assist and see how it works.
Last edited by lh4x4; Feb 22, 2018 at 06:14 PM.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 159
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From: ohio
While i would Love to see reverse on my bike, its
not necessary however, i do struggle to back up, Im 56 so i struggle with a short inseam. You just have to be smart where you park. With that being said Ive been in a spot where someone had to help me out a few times.
With harleys main customer base, i think it wouldnt be a bad idea for them to offer as an option.
not necessary however, i do struggle to back up, Im 56 so i struggle with a short inseam. You just have to be smart where you park. With that being said Ive been in a spot where someone had to help me out a few times.
With harleys main customer base, i think it wouldnt be a bad idea for them to offer as an option.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Lansing mi
I would like it, sometimes I have to park on gravel and my feet slip out trying to push my King back, I'm 5'9" . A reverse on 2 wheels would need a very low gear racial so it would go backwards very slow, or you might drop it.