Should Harley put reverse in tranny
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Should Harley put reverse in tranny
When I was buying a Harley, several folks, after learning I was going to put a side car on it said that I ought to buy a Gold Wing - IT HAS A REVERSE. I've heard this rave before, so I wondered, if it would help Harley's sales if they put a reverse on their bikes. I think I would like it.
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RE: Should Harley put reverse in tranny
Yep, they should at least offer it as an option for folks that could use it to extend their riding experience. The Ural in my avatar had a reverse. With the sidecar, it was a must have item. Otherwise, you had to get off and push the thing into a parking spot.
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RE: Should Harley put reverse in tranny
At times I could see where having reverse could come in handy especially onthe heavier bikes.
I was recently in Lake George, NY for a weekend and the villiage was pretty busy. The only places where I could find a decent parking spot was on a slight hill. I wasn't able to push the bike backwards up the hill to get into a spot. [:@]
I noticed most of the bikes were parked on the other side of the street where the hill actually helps you back into your spot.
We ended up parking on a flat side street.
I was recently at a classic car show where a lot of bikes show up. The wife & I were walking around looking at the bikes when a lady rider on a Sporty was stuck trying to push her bike backwards into a parking spot. Being a nice guy I grabbed her front forks and helped her out. I told her I was availible on weekends..............for a small fee of course.
I was recently in Lake George, NY for a weekend and the villiage was pretty busy. The only places where I could find a decent parking spot was on a slight hill. I wasn't able to push the bike backwards up the hill to get into a spot. [:@]
I noticed most of the bikes were parked on the other side of the street where the hill actually helps you back into your spot.
We ended up parking on a flat side street.
I was recently at a classic car show where a lot of bikes show up. The wife & I were walking around looking at the bikes when a lady rider on a Sporty was stuck trying to push her bike backwards into a parking spot. Being a nice guy I grabbed her front forks and helped her out. I told her I was availible on weekends..............for a small fee of course.
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RE: Should Harley put reverse in tranny
It could be a nice option, or on one model, for those who want a sidecar, pull a trailer, or on a trike... I for one an a two wheel fan and would not want to have it on all the touring models....
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RE: Should Harley put reverse in tranny
How bout this?
http://www.docwoods.com/REVERSEGEARF...YDAVIDSON.html
http://www.docwoods.com/REVERSEGEARF...YDAVIDSON.html
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RE: Should Harley put reverse in tranny
maybe set up like the wing, uses the starter for reverse, only in neutral with a button pressed in, would be nice....I have used it a lot with the wing (triked)....does come in handy for parking etc.....
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RE: Should Harley put reverse in tranny
NO WAY - Want a reverse.... Buy a GoldWing or Trike your ride then you can justify it (lol)
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RE: Should Harley put reverse in tranny
Actually, you can buy a reversin' tranny for the HD - problem solved for those who want it.
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RE: Should Harley put reverse in tranny
thats one of the reasons i liked my GOLDWING so much.[8D]
LOVE REVERSE !!! WONDERFULL !!!!!
also wish harley would go with liquid cooling....
we can only dream, that someday harley will build a GOLDWING.[:'(]... hahahahaahaa !!
but honestly, i would love to have reverse,
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LOVE REVERSE !!! WONDERFULL !!!!!
also wish harley would go with liquid cooling....
we can only dream, that someday harley will build a GOLDWING.[:'(]... hahahahaahaa !!
but honestly, i would love to have reverse,
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