Reverse for 2013 Street Bob
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
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to be fair I could have really used it a couple of times.
Once I went downhill a small road, very narrow, that turned into gravel, still narrow and no chance to reverse direction, i had to keep going until I found a spot to reverse but as I couldn't put the bike perpendicular to the road to initiate reverse, it involved a lot of sweating and plenty of swearing to finally reverse it.
another time out of a garage downhill at the gate barrier the photocell failed to recognize me passing and the barrier didn't open, I was just one foot from the barrier and could't reverse or park it. Likely a cage pulled up close to me triggering the photocell and the barrier opened.
you might get away with a Dyna, but on a Touring, unless you have your OL on your back, it's going to be tough without reverse gear (for the use i do).
Once I went downhill a small road, very narrow, that turned into gravel, still narrow and no chance to reverse direction, i had to keep going until I found a spot to reverse but as I couldn't put the bike perpendicular to the road to initiate reverse, it involved a lot of sweating and plenty of swearing to finally reverse it.
another time out of a garage downhill at the gate barrier the photocell failed to recognize me passing and the barrier didn't open, I was just one foot from the barrier and could't reverse or park it. Likely a cage pulled up close to me triggering the photocell and the barrier opened.
you might get away with a Dyna, but on a Touring, unless you have your OL on your back, it's going to be tough without reverse gear (for the use i do).
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: australia
only problem I can ...see if you go in reverse too fast your feet can get caught up and over you go.. trike yea on a bike get off and push it, im five foot and don't have a problem reverseing and ive got a bad knee
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
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From: Manila, Philippines
My buddies been looking for one for his heritage. Lost his right leg below the knee and has a cheap *** prostetic. He still rides like a bat out of hell. Just moving it around tight spots is a problem.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 676
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From: Glendale, AZ
Found this site for you...doesnt look hard to do, but the kit is anywhere from 1000-1300: http://www.aim-tamachi.com/pages.php?pageid=25. Take into consideration whether your pipe configuration will allow for the extra 1" or so....my V&H bigshots run right next to the trans cover...so wouldnt work for me.
Last edited by DesertDyna; Nov 26, 2013 at 08:27 AM.
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