Reverse Gear on Touring Bike?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 983
Likes: 4
From: Indiana
Reverse
+1 on the Baker If I ever wanted one that would be it.
No levers just push a safety switch and push the foot shifter down one more time (past first) they did have a picture of a girl doing a burn out in reverse on the web site.
No levers just push a safety switch and push the foot shifter down one more time (past first) they did have a picture of a girl doing a burn out in reverse on the web site.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5,914
Likes: 3,205
From: On one of 10,000
I'm surprised the Motor Company hasn't offered a reverse as some kind of option on their heavy (Touring) bikes. I'm no pansy but there have been times I've had a hard time backing up the bike (2007 Fltr).
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 808
Likes: 1
From: so.jersey
Anyone ever look at this? Is it possible to do reasonably? Surgery #7 coming up in January... getting tough to push back with a weak left leg. No, I am not prepared to give it up and I am not prepared to go to a Trike. Yes, I do try to park in places where I can pull through, but it's inevitable that I end up somewhere where it is not possible. Embarrassing to ask my wife to hop off, while I struggle to push the bike up a minor b.ump... Could be that the surgery will make me stronger... Just thinking ahead.
And no I'm not going to ride a Goldwing.
And no I'm not going to ride a Goldwing.
i don't see that having the wife get off embarrassing . she even helps push sometimes .no big deal better than having your pride and joy lying on it's side. then you really have to be embarrassed. if there was a reverse that was practical instead of a major undertaking i would invest.maybe should be an option from the factory
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,184
Likes: 0
From: The Peoples Republic of Massachusstts
Harleys new trike has a reverse option. It might fit you bike cause I don't think that they changed the tranny since yours. Its electric accuated and $1200.00. Where as they have a deal with Lehman trikes and HD uses Lehman to build thier trike I bet it would fit your application. Check thier web sight..
Last edited by The Old Man; Dec 11, 2008 at 05:55 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 356
Likes: 2
From: Midland, TX
I talked to Baker Drivetrain about theirs and I liked their set up best. But it is the most expensive ($1,895). I like it because you don't have to reach down to a lever and once you go back into first you can not accidentally shift into reverse again. They are working on a 2009 model and I may go that route later myself.
If I am loaded up with luggage and in an awkward parking situation, I don't want to be leaning over the side of my bike to put it into reverse.
If I am loaded up with luggage and in an awkward parking situation, I don't want to be leaning over the side of my bike to put it into reverse.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
From: IL
I talked to Baker Drivetrain about theirs and I liked their set up best. But it is the most expensive ($1,895). I like it because you don't have to reach down to a lever and once you go back into first you can not accidentally shift into reverse again. They are working on a 2009 model and I may go that route later myself.
If I am loaded up with luggage and in an awkward parking situation, I don't want to be leaning over the side of my bike to put it into reverse.
If I am loaded up with luggage and in an awkward parking situation, I don't want to be leaning over the side of my bike to put it into reverse.
http://www.bakerdrivetrain.com/f6r/index.htm
Below was copied from an email I received from Baker.
Our F6R system is designed for the new Cruise Drive transmission in 06 Dynas and 07-up big twins.
The reverse systems starts at $1325 and ranges to $1420 depending on finish and choice of mechanical or hydraulic clutch actuator. As far as installation, we could rebuild the gearset for $75.00 plus shipping but you would have to be responsible for the install on the motorcycle. We put labor time around 5 8 hrs.
We dont have any pics of the F6R installed on a motorcycle but if you go to www.lehmantrikes.com Im sure theyll have a picture of the F6R installed on a motorcycle.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,040
Likes: 3
From: Nice home on the NorCal Coast
Check these folks out.
Guy I used to ride with lost his left leg in Desert Storm and I think this is the conversion he had installed.
http://www.tabortrikesusa.com/reverse_gear.html
Krusr
Guy I used to ride with lost his left leg in Desert Storm and I think this is the conversion he had installed.
http://www.tabortrikesusa.com/reverse_gear.html
Krusr
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
From: IL
Check these folks out.
Guy I used to ride with lost his left leg in Desert Storm and I think this is the conversion he had installed.
http://www.tabortrikesusa.com/reverse_gear.html
Krusr
Guy I used to ride with lost his left leg in Desert Storm and I think this is the conversion he had installed.
http://www.tabortrikesusa.com/reverse_gear.html
Krusr
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 356
Likes: 2
From: Midland, TX
http://www.bakerdrivetrain.com/f6r/index.htm
Below was copied from an email I received from Baker.
Our F6R system is designed for the new Cruise Drive transmission in 06 Dynas and 07-up big twins.
The reverse systems starts at $1325 and ranges to $1420 depending on finish and choice of mechanical or hydraulic clutch actuator. As far as installation, we could rebuild the gearset for $75.00 plus shipping but you would have to be responsible for the install on the motorcycle. We put labor time around 5 8 hrs.
We dont have any pics of the F6R installed on a motorcycle but if you go to www.lehmantrikes.com Im sure theyll have a picture of the F6R installed on a motorcycle.
Below was copied from an email I received from Baker.
Our F6R system is designed for the new Cruise Drive transmission in 06 Dynas and 07-up big twins.
The reverse systems starts at $1325 and ranges to $1420 depending on finish and choice of mechanical or hydraulic clutch actuator. As far as installation, we could rebuild the gearset for $75.00 plus shipping but you would have to be responsible for the install on the motorcycle. We put labor time around 5 8 hrs.
We dont have any pics of the F6R installed on a motorcycle but if you go to www.lehmantrikes.com Im sure theyll have a picture of the F6R installed on a motorcycle.