Reverse Options
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Tourer
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From: Cle Elum, WA
Reverse Options
With my physical limitations I want to install a reverse kit on my 2015 CVO RGU. I know about the Baker reverse kit and had planned on using them until I happen across this reverse kit https://suspensiontechnologies.com/p...anical-reverse.
I like it and it seems to be a good system with my only complaint being that I lose a little space in my right saddlebag. The only other issue seems to be the fact that some aftermarket mufflers can cause clearance problems but that can be fixed by spacing the mufflers down a little.
Lets hear everyone's thoughts on which reverse to use.
I like it and it seems to be a good system with my only complaint being that I lose a little space in my right saddlebag. The only other issue seems to be the fact that some aftermarket mufflers can cause clearance problems but that can be fixed by spacing the mufflers down a little.
Lets hear everyone's thoughts on which reverse to use.
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Why do you lose space in your right saddlebag with the Yelvington reversing pulley?
personally, yelvingons is at the top of my list with regards to a reverse. It’s also he most expensive. There’s no messing with the transmission, and it has the lowest ratio. All big pluses in my opinion.
second up would be Bakers. They’ve told me that their ratio is lower than other transmission mounted reverses. I also like their handlebar switches for reverse.
Then come all the other transmission mounted reverses.
All transmission mounted reverses take a good bit of work to install. They also necessitate offsetting the right footboard and the exhaust because the right side of the transmission is extended about 3/4 of an inch.
Personally, I have a mototrike reverse on my bike. It’s ok, but that’s it. It took multiple installs because of their manufacturing defects. The ratio is absurdly high for a reverse, almost the same as second gear. But, it works, and I got it off eBay as an uninstalled kit for only s few hundred dollars.
The electrical cut off switch on transmission mounted reverses is comically crude and probably not long lived, except perhaps the Baker. But really, it’s not necessary on the transmission mounted reverses. In fact I use 1st gear to stop the gears moving so it doesn’t crash so badly when engaging. Should you release the clutch with both forward and reverse gears engaged, the bike doesn’t move and the engine gently stalls as you release the clutch. In fact, you probably won’t stall, because you’ll recognize it and pull the clutch back in.
personally, yelvingons is at the top of my list with regards to a reverse. It’s also he most expensive. There’s no messing with the transmission, and it has the lowest ratio. All big pluses in my opinion.
second up would be Bakers. They’ve told me that their ratio is lower than other transmission mounted reverses. I also like their handlebar switches for reverse.
Then come all the other transmission mounted reverses.
All transmission mounted reverses take a good bit of work to install. They also necessitate offsetting the right footboard and the exhaust because the right side of the transmission is extended about 3/4 of an inch.
Personally, I have a mototrike reverse on my bike. It’s ok, but that’s it. It took multiple installs because of their manufacturing defects. The ratio is absurdly high for a reverse, almost the same as second gear. But, it works, and I got it off eBay as an uninstalled kit for only s few hundred dollars.
The electrical cut off switch on transmission mounted reverses is comically crude and probably not long lived, except perhaps the Baker. But really, it’s not necessary on the transmission mounted reverses. In fact I use 1st gear to stop the gears moving so it doesn’t crash so badly when engaging. Should you release the clutch with both forward and reverse gears engaged, the bike doesn’t move and the engine gently stalls as you release the clutch. In fact, you probably won’t stall, because you’ll recognize it and pull the clutch back in.
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Cle Elum, WA
Why do you lose space in your right saddlebag with the Yelvington reversing pulley?
personally, yelvingons is at the top of my list with regards to a reverse. It’s also he most expensive. There’s no messing with the transmission, and it has the lowest ratio. All big pluses in my opinion.
second up would be Bakers. They’ve told me that their ratio is lower than other transmission mounted reverses. I also like their handlebar switches for reverse.
Then come all the other transmission mounted reverses.
All transmission mounted reverses take a good bit of work to install. They also necessitate offsetting the right footboard and the exhaust because the right side of the transmission is extended about 3/4 of an inch.
Personally, I have a mototrike reverse on my bike. It’s ok, but that’s it. It took multiple installs because of their manufacturing defects. The ratio is absurdly high for a reverse, almost the same as second gear. But, it works, and I got it off eBay as an uninstalled kit for only s few hundred dollars.
The electrical cut off switch on transmission mounted reverses is comically crude and probably not long lived, except perhaps the Baker. But really, it’s not necessary on the transmission mounted reverses. In fact I use 1st gear to stop the gears moving so it doesn’t crash so badly when engaging. Should you release the clutch with both forward and reverse gears engaged, the bike doesn’t move and the engine gently stalls as you release the clutch. In fact, you probably won’t stall, because you’ll recognize it and pull the clutch back in.
personally, yelvingons is at the top of my list with regards to a reverse. It’s also he most expensive. There’s no messing with the transmission, and it has the lowest ratio. All big pluses in my opinion.
second up would be Bakers. They’ve told me that their ratio is lower than other transmission mounted reverses. I also like their handlebar switches for reverse.
Then come all the other transmission mounted reverses.
All transmission mounted reverses take a good bit of work to install. They also necessitate offsetting the right footboard and the exhaust because the right side of the transmission is extended about 3/4 of an inch.
Personally, I have a mototrike reverse on my bike. It’s ok, but that’s it. It took multiple installs because of their manufacturing defects. The ratio is absurdly high for a reverse, almost the same as second gear. But, it works, and I got it off eBay as an uninstalled kit for only s few hundred dollars.
The electrical cut off switch on transmission mounted reverses is comically crude and probably not long lived, except perhaps the Baker. But really, it’s not necessary on the transmission mounted reverses. In fact I use 1st gear to stop the gears moving so it doesn’t crash so badly when engaging. Should you release the clutch with both forward and reverse gears engaged, the bike doesn’t move and the engine gently stalls as you release the clutch. In fact, you probably won’t stall, because you’ll recognize it and pull the clutch back in.
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I have the Suspension Technologies (Yelvington) Reversing pully installed on my '19 SGS. Best money I have ever spent!!!! This short legged rider no longer has to worry about where to park. Can always back up,. Even up a fairly significant incline or over a hump.
And BTW, Noah, Mike and the guys at ST in Clearwater Fl are great. They go over and above to make sure their customers are satisfied with their products.
And BTW, Noah, Mike and the guys at ST in Clearwater Fl are great. They go over and above to make sure their customers are satisfied with their products.
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When in the past, this "reverse" issue has come up in the forum I've always said that it's really too bad that HD doesn't offer some sort of "factory" reverse (kit or installed at the factory) on their largest non-trike machines. BMW, Honda & Yamaha do just that. I would have been willing to pay more just to get it pre-installed by HD and not have the warrantee affected. I'm sure they have the engineering ability since they have that system in HD Trikes.
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Baker may offer HDF members a discount, it is also worth keeping eyes peeled for their occasional special offers. That was attractive enough to persuade my to by a DD6 for my ole lady!
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Look at WORP. http://getworp.com/ Spoke with them, and while similar to Yelvington, they claim to have all metal parts.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Michigan/Florida
When in the past, this "reverse" issue has come up in the forum I've always said that it's really too bad that HD doesn't offer some sort of "factory" reverse (kit or installed at the factory) on their largest non-trike machines. BMW, Honda & Yamaha do just that. I would have been willing to pay more just to get it pre-installed by HD and not have the warrantee affected. I'm sure they have the engineering ability since they have that system in HD Trikes.
