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Is there such a thing?????? Seems I have seen a kit to convert a bike to trike with a reverse gear sort of a starter gear for a reverse, seems i saw it in Missouri, but cant find it now. Any body aware of such a company. I know the sportster is light, and most dont need a reverse, but now with the wifes accident, she could certainly benefit from it.
I converted my Sportster to a trike using the Roadsmith HDSS kit. It has electric reverse.
All Harley's can be set up wit rev. $1,000 Champion makes it.
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Motor Trike also offers an electric reverse for their independant suspension kit for the sportster also.
[quote=John Luciano;118938]All Harley's can be set up wit rev. $1,000 Champion makes it.
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These are not available for the sportster, only the Harleys with the seperate tranny.
[QUOTE=ladyff1481;118543]I converted my Sportster to a trike using the Roadsmith HDSS kit. It has electric reverse.[/QUOTE]
Many companies offer an electronic reverse that is independant of the transmission on the bike. On the other hand, a sporty is very light weight, and would be about the easiest species to not have a reverse on. ThumbUp :Trike1:
I was always thankful for the reverse on my Sportster Roadsmith Trike. It weighted about 1100-1200 lbs. and it was sure nothing I could push anywhere.
[QUOTE=ladyff1481;119060]I was always thankful for the reverse on my Sportster Roadsmith Trike. It weighted about 1100-1200 lbs. and it was sure nothing I could push anywhere.[/QUOTE]
Dayum-that is a very weighty conversion. Sportsters weigh between 550-590 lbs depending on the model without the conversion. If your trike really does weigh that much-you need a reverse in it, absolutely! :wave4: ThumbUp
[QUOTE=THEREALTRIKKY;118965]Motor Trike also offers an electric reverse for their independant suspension kit for the sportster also.[/QUOTE]
I have a 2008 with Frankenstein trike conversion. Can a reverse be put on the older Harley's?
[QUOTE=ladyff1481;119060]I was always thankful for the reverse on my Sportster Roadsmith Trike. It weighted about 1100-1200 lbs. and it was sure nothing I could push anywhere.[/QUOTE]
That electric reverse must weigh 200 pounds or more. :AGGHH: :AGGHH:
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[QUOTE=JoDot;338402]I have a 2008 with Frankenstein trike conversion. Can a reverse be put on the older Harley's?[/QUOTE]
Reverse Gear is available for Big Twins with a stock 5 or 6 speed transmission. If you have a Retro-6 speed, or an aftermarket transmission, reverse gear is not available.
You could always modify one though !! :AGGHH:
I can push my Sportster trike, but it weighs about 600 lbs. For a 71 year old grandma, reverse would be a nice option. I enjoy riding and working on my Harley.
Eurowing has a sportster kit with a parking brake and reverse located in the rear differential. go to eurowingusa.