I have motor trike reverse on mine. I had it installed by indy, he did a terrible job. On my way to sturgis in 2016 startd leaking oil, stopped at HD and they fixed it. Nutmeg did not install the gasket.

Just recently it has started acting up. It disengages while in reverse, also I noticed it does not sit in front notch when put in reverse. I'm guessing will have to take it out and redo. Other than that it does it's job. I use it every time I back out of my garage.

 

Likely the shift lever slipping on the shaft. Loosen and remove it. Reset and tighten, but with locktite between the lever and shaft to hold it securely.

 

Thanks, I'll get it checked.

 

I have had motortrike reverse for a couple years. No complaints. Great to have on heavy 2015 FLHTCUL.

 

Thank you everyone for your input, will see which vendors are in Daytona and ask questions.

Ed

 

Open to all brands, Eurosong is nearby me , but that is not the deciding thing.

 

A buddy in SoCal is looking into the Champion reverse. They are very similar to the Motor Trike. They're a California company and are known for their sidecars so they could be at Daytona. A member here in post #7 mentioned it and has one.

I think Baker is another brand but not familiar this them. I think theirs is a bit different where they have a separate reverse gear that you shift into like the other gears. You don't have to go through the neutral dance like the others.

 

Just curious what's the install time or cost to have it done professionally (preferably by a shop that's done it before as opposed to me paying for someone to "learn" on my dime....lol

 

Give yourself a weekend, that way you aren't rushed. You can certainly be done in a day if you're skilled.

You don't need any special skills or tools, but it's not a job for a total novice either.

A lot of time gets taken up with the exhaust removal and reinstallation, moving the footboard out, chasing some hardware at the stores.
And, how much creep you allow the job. Like do you replace the exhaust gaskets? Are you determined to use the electrical switch gear? The time consuming fun or getting those blasted footboard bolts out.

As for finding a shop with experience with installing one, that's going to be unlikely. They're rather uncommon.

 

Something to consider then.

All but one are basically the same. They're installed on the side of the transmission and are very much an add-on thing. They work fine, but the gear ratio sucks. It's way too tall, imo, being very close to 2nd gear ratio. Lots of clutch slipping is required, and if you're trying to back the bike up a hill, you really need some throttle and clutch slipping.

Baker makes a different one. Zero experience with it myself. It's internal to the transmission and is operated with the foot shifter. Reverse is down below 1st gear. The ratio appears to be much lower. It's also an expensive kit, and quite a job to install. But it's darn nice.

Now out of production is the Yelvington reverse wheel pulley. That was a very low ratio design. I've never seen one of these in the wild, never seen one put up for sale. They are fiddly to get set up right, and are rather problematic because of this. But, should you find one, it could be a very interesting reverse.