Not so, our unit replaces the counter shaft as we incorporate the reverse gear on the counter shaft. the other units have the gears screwed onto the existing shafts.
Our ratio is a 4.98:1, 45% shorter than the stock first gear.

 

I've been using the Mamba unit sold by Aim-Tamachi one since 2008. Works great and is top quality gear driven.

https://aim-tamachi.com/collections/mamba-reverse-gear

 

Not meaning to change the subject, but how does the Indian compare to the RK?

Beary

 

I stand corrected on the ratio. I'd forgotten you had a better though out idler gear than seemingly everyone else. Yours also is the only dog-clutch type I believe, which would help with the teeth gnashing problems the others tend to have.

I appologize for not having re-checked how yours is done.

And cudos for having a better design.

 

The compressor doesn't take much space. Usually you put things that are soft in the saddlebags and you don't loose much at all.
To change the rear tire once the unit is installed all it takes is disconnecting the compressor hose and the electrical wires both are quick disconnect. Everything else is standard procedure.
The reason I went with the Yelvington Reverse is that I don't have to go into the transmission. Especially if you have a bike with a warranty. If something goes wrong with the gear type you are stuck. The worst that could happen with the Yelvington Reverse is it defaults to forward which allows you to get home.
After spending $2000 I also would like the option of either selling it with the bike, selling the unit or transferring it to my next bike.
This is just my opinion, to each there own. I can only speak from my and my friends experience. Not saying that the others aren't as good. I know Baker has always made an excellent transmission.
I am glad that there are only a few Reverses out there or this Thread will be full of opinions as exhaust, cams, tires ect, ect ect.....

 

You are in Clearwater, FL. Yelvingtons head quarters is in that area right? Have you been to the head quarters?

 

Hi Mark,
Yes I actually met them in Sturgis where my friends and brother got their Reverse installed. At that time I only had my 2003 Electra Glide which they didn't have a reverse for my bike. I did end up getting Suspension Technologies shocks from them.
Since then I purchased a 2014 Street Glide which they honored the Sturgis special (free install) they had going on so I did it at their shop. Nice big warehouse. They are about 40 min away. I never new they existed till I met them in Sturgis.

 

watch the video on the Yelvington reverse on you tube before you buy. Its complicated and I would suggest you will be changing rear tires yourself.

once you do that, then buy the baker unit,