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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Anybody else heard that Harley is going to put reverse on their touring models later this year?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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If they do,I hope it's an option,because I wouldn't want it.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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I thought you told reverse to get off and push?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Sure would help my knees in certain situations.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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I've heard that there are some kits available, hadn't heard that the MoCo was offering one.

My reverse is my size 12 Justins, I try not to put myself in a situation where I have to back up hill...
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Reverse on the trikes, yes
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Thanks for the responses. I am gettting pretty good at pedaling backwards myself, but there are times it would be handy. I don't get the idea behind a mid-year option. It just sounds odd to me.
 
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Yup, and a ejection seat too!

Sorry, could not resist...
 
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It took me one time to park slightly downhill where I needed to back up to get out.
Back it in whenever there is a doubt. Ultras are heavy.
The new HD trikes can be ordered with a reverse.
 
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