Reverse Gear on Touring Bike?
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From: Herculaneum, Mo.
Wish i had not read this tread, now i'm thinking about the reverse gear myself. My brother has a Wing and thinks nothing of parking anywhere he wants. Don't tell him i said this but he can keep his Honda, but i would like to have his reverse.
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From: PA
Reverse Gear on Touring Bike?
I talked to Baker several months ago and at that time they said it could not be installed on an 09 tourer with the OEM stock pipes? If that has changed let me know! JC.
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Don't give a thought about asking for help. It is a sign of a thinking person, and you will meet some of the nicest people who are most willing to assist.
I am 6'2" 210 lbs and fit and I ask for help all the time.
E
I am 6'2" 210 lbs and fit and I ask for help all the time.
E
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From: Yokohama
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.
I'm sure the Baker kit is top quality. But looks fairly complex and adds a lot of parts onto the bike. Not sure where the big solenoid sits.
Last edited by Twinrider; Dec 12, 2008 at 07:00 AM.
Tourer
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From: Midland, TX
I don't have to lean over to the side to engage reverse. Even with my short arms I just reach my hand down and there it is. And the kit has a safety feature to prevent accidentally engaging first with the lever in reverse.
I'm sure the Baker kit is top quality. But looks fairly complex and adds a lot of parts onto the bike. Not sure where the big solenoid sits.
I'm sure the Baker kit is top quality. But looks fairly complex and adds a lot of parts onto the bike. Not sure where the big solenoid sits.
This was email I received from Jerome Leach of Baker. I guess 2009's are priced higher right now:
"The F6R will work with 2009 H-Ds if you are running a true dual exhaust system. The stock 2into1 system will interfere with the reverse lockout solenoid. The price on the F6R kit ranges from $1750 to $1895 depending on clutch actuator and finish. Polished kits are $1750 and chrome kits are $1895.
We are working on designing a new solenoid for 09 models with stock exhaust but we are not sure when they will be released. :
Please stay tuned.
Thanks
JT BAKER Drivetrain
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From: Midland, TX
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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..
