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Thread: 2010 Tri Glide Ultra reverse questions.

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    Thumbs up 2010 Tri Glide Ultra reverse questions.

    Before Hurricane Michael I had three bikes: Harley Tri Glide Ultra, Victory Vegas Jackpot, Kawasaki Ninja 1000. After the storm, my trike was badly damaged, but the other two were undamaged. I gave the ninja to my son (who swapped it for a ducati---he is a flat track racer), and the insurance company and I rebuilt the trike, which I gave to my son-in-law. I kept the jackpot. Here a year and a half later, I am still trying to clean out my damaged house to sell as is, I haven't ridden since before the storm, I have had knee replacement surgery, I am looking at spinal fusion surgery, and I am among the octogenarians. My son-in-law and I are going to swap. I'll never ride the jackpot again.

    My question for you good folks is: what is the best option for the reverse on the tri glide. Should I just put in another electric reverse---have they improved any? Or should I go with a mechanical reverse---if so, which is the most reliable? I would appreciate any advice. I am going to get in a little time on the trike before my surgery in April.

    Thanks for any suggestions

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    Quote Originally Posted by pcmikey View Post
    Before Hurricane Michael I had three bikes: Harley Tri Glide Ultra, Victory Vegas Jackpot, Kawasaki Ninja 1000. After the storm, my trike was badly damaged, but the other two were undamaged. I gave the ninja to my son (who swapped it for a ducati---he is a flat track racer), and the insurance company and I rebuilt the trike, which I gave to my son-in-law. I kept the jackpot. Here a year and a half later, I am still trying to clean out my damaged house to sell as is, I haven't ridden since before the storm, I have had knee replacement surgery, I am looking at spinal fusion surgery, and I am among the octogenarians. My son-in-law and I are going to swap. I'll never ride the jackpot again.

    My question for you good folks is: what is the best option for the reverse on the tri glide. Should I just put in another electric reverse---have they improved any? Or should I go with a mechanical reverse---if so, which is the most reliable? I would appreciate any advice. I am going to get in a little time on the trike before my surgery in April.

    Thanks for any suggestions

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    Champion sidecars has a mechanical reverse kit.

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    Check with Papa Zook, the forum owner. I got a Champion reverse from him for my 2010 Triglide.

    I love it.
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    RoadKill you have gotten the answers above. For the little bit of difference in replacing the electric reverse vs the mechanical as far as cost the mechanical is the answer. Just a couple hundred extra but a much better and reliable setup. Like mentioned contact Randy.. the Champion is very bit as good or better then the other systems. The only really better would be the Baker reverse that replaces the whole guts of the transmission but that is big bucks.

    Good luck with all your upcoming procedures.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pcmikey View Post
    Before Hurricane Michael I had three bikes: Harley Tri Glide Ultra, Victory Vegas Jackpot, Kawasaki Ninja 1000. After the storm, my trike was badly damaged, but the other two were undamaged. I gave the ninja to my son (who swapped it for a ducati---he is a flat track racer), and the insurance company and I rebuilt the trike, which I gave to my son-in-law. I kept the jackpot. Here a year and a half later, I am still trying to clean out my damaged house to sell as is, I haven't ridden since before the storm, I have had knee replacement surgery, I am looking at spinal fusion surgery, and I am among the octogenarians. My son-in-law and I are going to swap. I'll never ride the jackpot again.

    My question for you good folks is: what is the best option for the reverse on the tri glide. Should I just put in another electric reverse---have they improved any? Or should I go with a mechanical reverse---if so, which is the most reliable? I would appreciate any advice. I am going to get in a little time on the trike before my surgery in April.Thanks for any suggestionsRoadkill
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    Install a mechanical.

    I have the Baker, expensive, but operated by the normal gear switch
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    I sure like the mechanical reverse, got it from Papa Zook. It's not that hard to install. A lot easier to maneuver the trike in close quarters, as we know the electric one makes it jump back that first 6"

    Another thing I like is that with the mechanical reverse, when parking, you can engage the reverse and put the trans in gear, and then the trans is bound up, trike won't move. Wow, a decent parking brake!

    Just remember to put it back in neutral before you start it...

    If you want to stay with the electric and need a motor, I have a good take-off one. Won't be needing it.

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    Just to make it simple......No matter which mechanical reverse you pick, You will be able to park in any space you choose to.....And in any direction, Up hill down hill, Be the spot gravel or grass...And back right out just like with a car....You'll never have to pass up a spot for fear of not backing out...
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    Default Moto-trike mechanical reverse

    I have the Moto-trike mechanical reverse and love it. Been running it for 3 years now with no complaints. After one trip it burned up that useless electrical reverse motor. Never again will trust that junk.

    With the cost of these machines u think they fix this problem!

    Happy riding with witch ever you choose! not stock LOL

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    so my big question is: is the Mechanical Reverse by Motor Trike as easy to install as advertised?
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