EVO five speed w/reverse

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Aug 4, 2015 | 11:35 AM

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Hackd

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Originally Posted by Schex3x

Like this?

Yeah. That's cool.

Aug 4, 2015 | 11:41 AM

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i thought HD sidecars used an electric motor for reverse.

Only the trikes.

Aug 4, 2015 | 11:43 AM

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I knew I shoulda waited for Mark...............

Aug 4, 2015 | 11:55 AM

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Only the trikes.

The MoCo offered an accessory reverse for the sidecars. Basically a car battery that mounted in the rear of the hack, automotive starter and flywheel that bolted to the sidecar wheel.

Aug 4, 2015 | 12:07 PM

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Not saying it isn't nice to have a reverse in a hack, but they're easier to roll backwards than a heavy weight on two wheels. Makes a big difference when the bike just sits upright by itself, put all your energy into just pushing it. As far as reverse on a two wheeler, ever had to push one uphill a bit? Even my Sportsters are a bear to push up a slight incline. Or maybe I'm just getting old...

Aug 4, 2015 | 12:17 PM

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The MoCo offered an accessory reverse for the sidecars. Basically a car battery that mounted in the rear of the hack, automotive starter and flywheel that bolted to the sidecar wheel.

I don't think I would have gone that route, even if I'd known about it. Lots of extra weight.