Reverse motor repair

[ray2bike]

I have a 2011 Tri-Glide and the reverse motor is very weak. You can hit the switch and it goes back a few inches then stops. I do this 2-3 times and it eventually just stops. The first thing I'm going to try is check the battery and make sure it is good, but if its ok; I wondered if the reverse motor could be rebuilt. Hate to drop $1300+ on a little electric motor. If I have to do that, I'll just put a baker or whatever in the tranny.

Hey,

I had the same problem,took the motor out and apart,I found out that one of the lugs that hold the end cover to the motor was cracked off.

had it welded an it broke again.I WILL NOT replace it,I am going to go with the gear drive set up for that kind money,Harley does not sell any parts for the motor,I think it is CRAZY that make you buy the whole motor!

[clint44]

Hey,
I had the same problem,took the motor out and apart,I found out that one of the lugs that hold the end cover to the motor was cracked off.
had it welded an it broke again.I WILL NOT replace it,I am going to go with the gear drive set up for that kind money,Harley does not sell any parts for the motor,I think it is CRAZY that make you buy the whole motor!

Have you talked to any shops that work on electric motors? It might be repairable or if not,they might be able to match it and sell you a new one for a vastly reduced price.

[Sloufoot]

If the motor is ok & just needs brushes replaced, which is the biggest problem the motor has as it seems. You can get a new set of brushes w/plate, (assy) for $49.95 0n EBay.

[rhino 2]

On my 11 T/G The first time the motor went south, i pulled it out, clean and reset the brushes, it worked for a while, The second time i brought the motor to an old school shop and he rebuilt it while i waited for 95 dollars cheap at twice the price..
That lasted for about a year.. Road around for a while without a reverse and having to be careful where i parked. Then i finely got tired of crawling under my trike to pull the motor so i had in a mechanical reverse put in.. Now i can park my 30 thousand dollar machine any where i darn well please..

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Now i can park my 30 thousand dollar machine any where i darn well please..

Wow ... you got a deal ... ah .. my bad ... it's an 11 ... less inflation.

[rhino 2]

Wow ... you got a deal ... ah .. my bad ... it's an 11 ... less inflation.

Actually it was 29... But whats a thousand 'Here or there among friends

[55il]

I realize this is an old thread but I have an old '11 Tri-Glide with a dead reverse motor.

I tried "Rino 2" web site http://alternatorsandstartersnj.com/

but internet explorer sends this message - could not find. I have the following address and will try it.

Middlesex Armature Service.

Middlesex N.J.

732-634-3779.

Has anyone else had any recent experiences with dead reverse motors?

Is there an update on repair shops? Mechanical reverse who sells / installs them?

For now I will watch where I park. Sorry for all the question and thanks in advance. DJ

[rhino 2]

I realize this is an old thread but I have an old '11 Tri-Glide with a dead reverse motor.

I tried "Rino 2" web site http://alternatorsandstartersnj.com/

but internet explorer sends this message - could not find. I have the following address and will try it.

Middlesex Armature Service.

Middlesex N.J.

732-634-3779.

Has anyone else had any recent experiences with dead reverse motors?

Is there an update on repair shops? Mechanical reverse who sells / installs them?

For now I will watch where I park. Sorry for all the question and thanks in advance. DJ

Middlesex is where i had mine rebuilt...It worked for a little over a year, After that i bit the bullet and had my dealer put in a Motor-Trike Mechanical reverse... I Should have did that the first time...

Look at my post number 18..........

[prariepilot]

Check the website for Performance Alternator and Starter in Canton OH.

http://www.performancestarter.com/

Note their claim of "Lifetime Warranty" at the top of the page. And, no, I have no affiliation with them!!! Their video is very interesting.

My reverse motor died it's first death at 24K and out it came! Motor Trike Mechanical Reverse in its place. Very easy to remove the factory electrical motor. Pop the 50-amp breaker; disconnect the two wires and tape them off and secure to the frame; remove two bolts from the starter and it's out!

It's laying on the bench in the garage and may get rebuilt (or scrapped) someday, but I'm very happy to have mechanical reverse now.

[PosseRider]

Check the website for Performance Alternator and Starter in Canton OH.

http://www.performancestarter.com/

Note their claim of "Lifetime Warranty" at the top of the page. And, no, I have no affiliation with them!!! Their video is very interesting.

My reverse motor died it's first death at 24K and out it came! Motor Trike Mechanical Reverse in its place. Very easy to remove the factory electrical motor. Pop the 50-amp breaker; disconnect the two wires and tape them off and secure to the frame; remove two bolts from the starter and it's out!

It's laying on the bench in the garage and may get rebuilt (or scrapped) someday, but I'm very happy to have mechanical reverse now.

Did you verify with them they would rebuilt the HD reverse ?

[rhino 2]

It's laying on the bench in the garage and may get rebuilt (or scrapped) someday, but I'm very happy to have mechanical reverse now.

I just left it in, I didn't feel like crawling under the Trike and unbolting the motor and zip tying the wires again.

[rhino 2]

Did you verify with them they would rebuilt the HD reverse ?

Thats an interesting question... When i first had trouble with my reverse motor, I went to 3 or 4 rebuilders...They all said bring it in , Once they seen it they all said no can do.
Then i called Middlesex, And asked if he could do it.. He said look i'm busy and i can't wast time over the phone' If you want it fixed bring it in... Man after my own hart' I used to tell my costumers the same thing... Brought it in and they rebuilt it while i waited...

[prariepilot]

I talked to these guys on the phone....

....Performance Alternator and Starter will rebuilt the H-D Reverse Motor, as demonstrated in their video, for $259.00.

A little stiff on the price, but with a lifetime warranty, better than getting one from the factory.

[BinIdaho]

OMG, people are responding to a thread from December 2013!!!!!! Can we not get into 2016 and "old threads" deleted and start anew...geesh!!!

[Mykneesbehurtin]

I have a 2011 Tri-Glide and the reverse motor is very weak. You can hit the switch and it goes back a few inches then stops. I do this 2-3 times and it eventually just stops. The first thing I'm going to try is check the battery and make sure it is good, but if its ok; I wondered if the reverse motor could be rebuilt. Hate to drop $1300+ on a little electric motor. If I have to do that, I'll just put a baker or whatever in the tranny.

There is a shop here in Beavercreek Ohio called the electric garage they rebuild starters I will try to find their number and post it dont know if they can help or not.

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The Electric Garage Beavercreek Ohio 937-429-9951 Open M-T 9 am to 4.30 pm,Wed 9 am to 1 pm,T-F 9 am to 4.30 pm hope they can help.

[PosseRider]

OMG, people are responding to a thread from December 2013!!!!!! Can we not get into 2016 and "old threads" deleted and start anew...geesh!!!

It is an ongoing problem & if some know where it can be rebuilt, it is still pertinent to Trike riders. Dont read it if it is not for you.

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There is a shop here in Beavercreek Ohio called the electric garage they rebuild starters I will try to find their number and post it dont know if they can help or not.

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The Electric Garage Beavercreek Ohio 937-429-9951 Open M-T 9 am to 4.30 pm,Wed 9 am to 1 pm,T-F 9 am to 4.30 pm hope they can help.

Sounds good, never have enough info. Thanks MKBH still need to do a meet & greet.

[rhino 2]

It is an ongoing problem & if some know where it can be rebuilt, it is still pertinent to Trike riders. Dont read it if it is not for you.

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I agree... Old posts are new posts to new readers....There is no mandatory reading of Treads, Its all voluntary...

[PosseRider]

I agree... Old posts are new posts to new readers....There is no mandatory reading of Treads, Its all voluntary...

Also, so many Bikers new to Trikes. Did not join this site until I decided it was time to go to 3 wheels. 72 this year, but already 6000 miles on my new Tri purchased mid July. Did 5500 on the 15 Low before July purchase. Looking at another 2000 mile ride next month. Lovin the Trike

[Gorilla]

On post #27 the gentleman re-activated the request for current information. Good responses thank you

[Mykneesbehurtin]

It is an ongoing problem & if some know where it can be rebuilt, it is still pertinent to Trike riders. Dont read it if it is not for you.

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Sounds good, never have enough info. Thanks MKBH still need to do a meet & greet.

There ia a group of us riding up to Mansfield this Sat to tour the old prison if you are interested give me a shout or be at the Speedway in Englewood on 49 next to the damn at 8 am.