View Poll Results: Reverse Kit
Installed it already.
3
4.69%
Thinking about installing one.
61
95.31%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll
Reverse Gear?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,926
Likes: 138
From: NE Ohio
This is new news, didn't think HD offered a reverse on the 2 wheelers. I know the reverse on the new Triglide will not work with the 2 wheeler. The Triglide reverse is a electric starter that engages a gear which is bolted to the rear belt drive pulley. Only reverses for 2 wheel that I know of are aftermarket which the installing dealer and the producer of the kit may warranty but the HD won't.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 1
From: Lakeland Florida
Do not need a reverse yet, but later on in my riding years one will be in the works. The left knee will only get worse and also an extension on the kickstand will be needed to keep the bike from leaning over to much. Hopefully a trike won't be in the plans.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,086
Likes: 1
From: St. Johns, Fl
Moving up from a Sporty to an FLHRC and didn't even know this was an option. Not going to get it now, but can certainly see how it could help. If I start having issues backing it up I would certainly look into it.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,388
Likes: 5
From: Wisconsin
Interesting so far. I thought more would have installed it already.
I will still be checking back with my dealer tomorrow for clarification on the HD reverse kit.
I will still be checking back with my dealer tomorrow for clarification on the HD reverse kit.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,142
Likes: 7
From: Michigan
I can't say that i've ever even considered a reverse gear. If i ever find myself in a situation where i can't back the bike up, i just don't park there. As far as passengars go, usually just have her get off before i back the bike up anyway. As with anything though, if its something that you think you need, then i don't see anything wrong with having it. Whatever keeps you on two wheels!!!
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,383
Likes: 3
From: Texas City, TX
Thanks TwinRider. The Baker systems look pretty good. I'm not sure whether they'll fit the 09's with stock headers though. Their web site mentions possible conflict with 2 into 1 systems where the rear cylinders header pipe routes forward around the transmission before joining the front cylinders pipe. That sounds a lot like the 09's layout. I just sent an email to Baker, asking about this. I'll let you folks know what they say when I a response.
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
Originally Posted by James Simonelli
Steve,
You are correct, reverse will not fit 2009 models with stock exhaust. It will fit if you replace the pipes with true dual style. Nothing else in the works at this time.
Thanks
You are correct, reverse will not fit 2009 models with stock exhaust. It will fit if you replace the pipes with true dual style. Nothing else in the works at this time.
Thanks
So there ya go! I am impressed with the fast respnse though. Not everyone does that!
