Newbie Question..Can We Add Reverse?
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oh well...I am sorry for the rant..have nothing at all against SuperChief....but he has to understand that I asked a legitimate question...just like he did....now let me and him go out for a few brewskies
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I belong to alot of forums....not only motorcycle forums...and as a matter of fact..I super mod at a few of them....WE NEVER bash someone who asks a question.....
oh well...I am sorry for the rant..have nothing at all against SuperChief....but he has to understand that I asked a legitimate question...just like he did....now let me and him go out for a few brewskies
oh well...I am sorry for the rant..have nothing at all against SuperChief....but he has to understand that I asked a legitimate question...just like he did....now let me and him go out for a few brewskies
Regarding the tranny question; MoCo doesn't install a reverse gear because the design engineers do not know what the word functionality is. You know, llike the air temp gauge that only tells you what temp your nuts are roasting at? Yeah, backing up the Ultra can be a bit concerting, especially if there is something loose on the ground. If there was an affordable solution, I would be one of the first ones to install it.
I agree, might be in your interest to lower the bike and change saddles.
Ride safe
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Always park rear tire to the curb. You never know when you need to make a quick get-a-way. In place of a machanical reverse try using this method:
- When near the spot you want to park, turn off ignition and put down the kick stand.
- Get off the bike.
- Grab firmly the two handle grips and lift bike off of the kickstand.
- For transportation in reverse, pull the bike in a backwards motion. This is very useful for moving a your bike up a hill or over uneven pavement as well as a combination of both.
- For transportation moving in a froward direction, push the bike in a froward motion. This causes the bike to move in a forward direction and can also be used for moving up a hill if needed.
- Consult your physician prior to implementing this method for preparation for temporary short term motorcycle storage.
Last edited by FastHarley; Jul 3, 2009 at 05:04 AM.
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I'm 5'8" and had the rear of my ultra lowered 1". A lower seat would help more.
A few tips.
1. Always try to park facing uphill. Backing down hill is easy.
2. If you must back up hill.
a. check whats below and behind you. Remove any gravel or loose material before you climb on the bike.
b. Face forward, plant your feet, lean back and pull the bike back using the handlebars.
c. After each pull grab the front brake, reposition your feet and give another pull.
A few tips.
1. Always try to park facing uphill. Backing down hill is easy.
2. If you must back up hill.
a. check whats below and behind you. Remove any gravel or loose material before you climb on the bike.
b. Face forward, plant your feet, lean back and pull the bike back using the handlebars.
c. After each pull grab the front brake, reposition your feet and give another pull.
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first off...I am not complaining??? why do you say I am complaining? because I asked a legitimate question??? I said sometimes i wish I had reverse... I am sure since you are so big and strong you never wished you had reverse......
come on give me a break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is why people do not want to join an OPEN FORUM and ask questions!!
and you are the one who decides what a person should buy because of their height or weight????
PLEAAAASE
who died and made you boss!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I looked at the posts that you posted in the past...alot of your answers get on alot of the members here......
and this is one that YOU started
"Where do you hide your spare key? "
should I get on your case because you were stupid enough to lose it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then you posted after the forums members got on your case "you asked a legitimate questions and look at the grief you get"
seems like I ask a legitimalte question and look at the "grief" you are giving me!
sorry for the rant
come on give me a break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is why people do not want to join an OPEN FORUM and ask questions!!
and you are the one who decides what a person should buy because of their height or weight????
PLEAAAASE
who died and made you boss!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I looked at the posts that you posted in the past...alot of your answers get on alot of the members here......
and this is one that YOU started
"Where do you hide your spare key? "
should I get on your case because you were stupid enough to lose it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then you posted after the forums members got on your case "you asked a legitimate questions and look at the grief you get"
seems like I ask a legitimalte question and look at the "grief" you are giving me!
sorry for the rant
