No reverse and I have sticker shock!!!

[markreed757]

We had a bit of rain lately and I was caught out in it. I did not think too much of it. Until the next day when I went to back out of my garage. The bike refused to allow me to go in reverse.

I took the Ol' girl to my local dealer and learned it would set me back 1200...... No thank you I told him. I would really like to go in reverse without having to push this bad boy every time.

I am sure one of you may have ran into this issue or maybe it is even mentioned on here somewhere else. I would like to find a much better option then $1200.

My search will continue............

Thank you in advance for any feedback on this topic.

[rhino 2]

We had a bit of rain lately and I was caught out in it. I did not think too much of it. Until the next day when I went to back out of my garage. The bike refused to allow me to go in reverse.

I took the Ol' girl to my local dealer and learned it would set me back 1200...... No thank you I told him. I would really like to go in reverse without having to push this bad boy every time.

I am sure one of you may have ran into this issue or maybe it is even mentioned on here somewhere else. I would like to find a much better option then $1200.

My search will continue............

Thank you in advance for any feedback on this topic.

What model and year........ Anyway do a Search on reverse, And you'll get an eye full...

[Ozarkryder]

What year Tri-Glide is yours? If it is new enough seems that would be a warrantee issue. As far as I know HD's don't come with a "Caution: not for use in wet conditions." sticker. Did they break the work down for you? Exactly what will they do for your $1200?

[rhino 2]

What year Tri-Glide is yours? If it is new enough seems that would be a warrantee issue. As far as I know HD's don't come with a "Caution: not for use in wet conditions." sticker. Did they break the work down for you? Exactly what will they do for your $1200?

The motor alone without labor runs 13 to 14 hundred... ''For a Tri Glide''

[J.T.M.]

For a little more get a gear reverse

[rhino 2]

For a little more get a gear reverse

After pulling the motor out 3 times to repair it myself, And a forth time to bring it to be rebuilt. [It only worked for about a year after that] I had a mechanical reverse put in..

[markreed757]

In my searching I did run into this website which seemed to have a lot of knowledge about the reverse motor. I am thinking of giving these guys a try. They have a phone number so I will call them first to get a few extra details.

[rhino 2]

In my searching I did run into this website which seemed to have a lot of knowledge about the reverse motor. I am thinking of giving these guys a try. They have a phone number so I will call them first to get a few extra details.

Why call, There in your home town... Drive over to them you'll get better info face to face.

[Papa Zook]

Why call, There in your home town... Drive over to them you'll get better info face to face.

You don't miss a whole lot do ya?

[rhino 2]

You don't miss a whole lot do ya?

Just curious thats all................

[alienwulf]

Really.. don't get your trike wet? The motors are particularly prone to failure if the bike has been exposed to any moisture conditions (during storage or being accidentally ridden in the rain) wow talk about fail. And even at 259.00 to rebuild it whats been done for it to not happen again? nothing. Not a pretty picture is it.

[tomg]

We had a bit of rain lately and I was caught out in it. I did not think too much of it. Until the next day when I went to back out of my garage. The bike refused to allow me to go in reverse.

I took the Ol' girl to my local dealer and learned it would set me back 1200...... No thank you I told him. I would really like to go in reverse without having to push this bad boy every time.

I am sure one of you may have ran into this issue or maybe it is even mentioned on here somewhere else. I would like to find a much better option then $1200.

My search will continue............

Thank you in advance for any feedback on this topic.

A friend of mine in New Smyrna Beach, Fl has had the same problem. He took it to an small electric motor repair shop and they fixed it for him for about $75. His brushes locked up and had the brush plate with brushes replaced. Better than new now !

Tomg

[Phu Cat]

There's nothin magic about Harley's reverse motors. Any electric motor shop can rebuild it for way! less than HD wants.

Phu Cat

[Thor]

For a little more get a gear reverse

What year Tri-Glide is yours? If it is new enough seems that would be a warrantee issue. As far as I know HD's don't come with a "Caution: not for use in wet conditions." sticker. Did they break the work down for you? Exactly what will they do for your $1200?

I should hope not...I ride mine rain or shine. Hate to find simple wet weather will kill the reverse. If it does, I'd be swapping to mechanical reverse...The electric seems to have gremlins left & right.

[Bikerbozo]

Depending on how old a TG it is, make sure breaker isn't half or fully tripped. May have to reset anyways. Located under right cover.
Oh, and I ride in monsoons with my '10 TG.

[Thor]

Depending on how old a TG it is, make sure breaker isn't half or fully tripped. May have to reset anyways. Located under right cover.
Oh, and I ride in monsoons with my '10 TG.

Roda a wicked-assed hurricane right after I got Gigi...pulled into work and they were just shaking their heads LOL
Hell, now that I have a third wheel, you'll probably see me out in snow now too (was the only time I didn't ride before)

[Oldmsocko]

I have an 09 TG and have ridden it several times in a down pour with no ill effect.

[Big-linny]

1200 is cheap it cost me 1600 big ones. It sure was worth to me