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[Ingy@UK]

Hi all, I just finished installing a reverse gear kit to my 08 CVO Ultra,
it was an easy install with very good instructions, the kit was from E glide, and made by Champion Trikes of California.
the whole job took me 3.5 hours and all seems to be ok, it will make my life sooo much easier !
I will up date as to any further information

UPDATE

I am still having computer probs, photo's will not down load, still this unit is mechanical,
you remove the clutch actuator,(mine is Hydraulic)remove the lock nuts from main and lay shafts,
install sprockets in there place, torque to 80 ft lb,drill and install dowell pins,then fit the unit which has
 a third cog which when engaged meshes with the other two, thus driving your bike backwards,
this must ONLY be engaged in nutrel,re fit clutch actuator after fitting new push rod (approx .75 inch longer)
as this is the thickness of the unit,

To opperate start your motor, engage clutch, engage reverse lever by pushing down to clear gate,
ease backwars to engage gear, gentley ease out clutch with low revs and hey you are going backwards!!

I will post photo's when I sort this comp problem

[bisounours]

 

 

Thanks
Jacques

[MUFFMAN]

Hi all, I just finished installing a reverse gear kit to my 08 CVO Ultra,
it was an easy install with very good instructions, the kit was from E glide, and made by Champion Trikes of California.
the whole job took me 3.5 hours and all seems to be ok, it will make my life sooo much easier !
I will up date as to any further information.

Chit, I have enough trouble going forward. THE MUFFMAN

[Twolanerider]

I want a reverse with overdrive !



Ok, I'm a geek for gadgets.  Tell us more.  Electric unit?  How's it engage?  Details man!  Details!


And you SO missed a chance to pad your post count by taking lots of procedural photos documenting the details of the installation .

[miker]

Yea, what he said. 

[ccr]

I'd like a reverse gear that is somewhat impervious to one who is not great with shifting gears.  like, I've heard if you shift into first before the bike is ready, you can cause serious damage.  I'd be a little interested.   

[amigo Jorge]

Interesting but e need pics...............

[REGGAB]

This is intriguing.  You've got my interest.  Can't wait for pictures.

[Para Bellum]

I have Champion's reverse gear kit on my '08 SEUC, and it's a great thing.  It doesn't affect the bike in any way for normal operation; in fact, I tend to forget about it except when I need to back up uphill.  As far as pictures, there's not much to see except the lever (sticks up from the tranny on the right side) to shift it into/out of reverse.  You can see that lever, the product info, installation instructions, etc. at http://www.championsidecars.com/RunScript.asp?page=46&scPage=3&catID=5&itemID=40&ap=ShoppingCart/sc.asp&p=ASP\Pg46.asp.  The install isn't too bad, either.

It's very easy to use:  Bike in neutral, clutch in, move lever to reverse position, let clutch out to back up; when finished backing, clutch in, move lever to "normal" position; shift bike into gear and go.

The only thing I've noticed is that I (probably) can't use a 2:1 exhaust system, since the rear cylinder header would probably need to pass through the area where the "engagement" lever is--you can see what I mean from pics on the web site.

[REGGAB]

I have Champion's reverse gear kit on my '08 SEUC, and it's a great thing.  It doesn't affect the bike in any way for normal operation; in fact, I tend to forget about it except when I need to back up uphill.  As far as pictures, there's not much to see except the lever (sticks up from the tranny on the right side) to shift it into/out of reverse.  You can see that lever, the product info, installation instructions, etc. at http://www.championsidecars.com/RunScript.asp?page=46&scPage=3&catID=5&itemID=40&ap=ShoppingCart/sc.asp&p=ASP\Pg46.asp.  The install isn't too bad, either.

It's very easy to use:  Bike in neutral, clutch in, move lever to reverse position, let clutch out to back up; when finished backing, clutch in, move lever to "normal" position; shift bike into gear and go.

The only thing I've noticed is that I (probably) can't use a 2:1 exhaust system, since the rear cylinder header would probably need to pass through the area where the "engagement" lever is--you can see what I mean from pics on the web site.

Do you know if that lever can be adjusted to a different position, so you can use the exhaust of your choice?

[Para Bellum]

Do you know if that lever can be adjusted to a different position, so you can use the exhaust of your choice?

I'm going to say with 99.9% confidence "No."  The lever is part of the reverse gear housing, and there is an interlock on the lever to keep the reverse gear from accidentally engaging or disengaging--it looks like it's the interlock assembly that prevents repositioning the lever.  OTOH, there might be some 2:1 systems that, b/c of their specific curvature, would fit...but that would be on a case-by-case basis (aka "pure luck").

[REGGAB]

I'm going to say with 99.9% confidence "No."  The lever is part of the reverse gear housing, and there is an interlock on the lever to keep the reverse gear from accidentally engaging or disengaging--it looks like it's the interlock assembly that prevents repositioning the lever.  OTOH, there might be some 2:1 systems that, b/c of their specific curvature, would fit...but that would be on a case-by-case basis (aka "pure luck").

Thanks much for looking into this for me.  Don't really want to do it, but if it gets to the point that I need it, it would be a nice feature.

[grc]

I'd like a reverse gear that is somewhat impervious to one who is not great with shifting gears.  like, I've heard if you shift into first before the bike is ready, you can cause serious damage.  I'd be a little interested.   

I want a reverse with overdrive !

......................

I can see it now, Don and Candy racing in reverse at the next GTG.  Now we'll have threads on modified reverse gears, which ratio is best for hole shots, warnings about foot placement either on or outboard of floorboards before dropping the clutch, etc.  Will it work with the SE 6 speed or the Baker?  Where does it ever end?   

Jerry

[ultrafxr]

I can see it now, Don and Candy racing in reverse at the next GTG.  Now we'll have threads on modified reverse gears, which ratio is best for hole shots, warnings about foot placement either on or outboard of floorboards before dropping the clutch, etc.  Will it work with the SE 6 speed or the Baker?  Where does it ever end?    

Jerry

Hopefully only when they throw dirt in your face and let's hope that is a long, long way off.

[Twolanerider]

I can see it now, Don and Candy racing in reverse at the next GTG.  Now we'll have threads on modified reverse gears, which ratio is best for hole shots, warnings about foot placement either on or outboard of floorboards before dropping the clutch, etc.  Will it work with the SE 6 speed or the Baker?  Where does it ever end?   

Jerry

Just think Jerry; it's bad enough getting beat by a girl.  Now I'd get beat by a girl going in reverse . 


Screw it.  Sounds like parking lot fun.  I'm in !