Reverse

[Patrick]

A fella was telling about a $300 aftermarket reverse kit that'll fit almost anything. Never heard of such a thing.

[Otus]

I saw this the other day and was wondering what it was. Not the thing sitting on it, quite familiar with them. I'm talking about the lever above the passenger floorboard, I thought it looked like it might be a reverse.

[Gryphon Rider]

The lever in the photo above looks like it swings forward to be a forward-position passenger foot peg.  Never seen it before.  It's not connected to the transmission, so can't be a reverser.

The only universal reverse kit I can think of would be instructions to always park facing up hill. Lots of profit in that kit. 

[BF]

Honda Valkyrie with reverse

[pancho]

There have been a couple of times I could have used a reverse..... you know, being caught in a bad spot at the wrong incline.

I would go to some pretty extreme lengths over a winter to put one in if I got an idea.

[gordonv]

I would look for a GL1500 GW, and see if it would swap into the Valk with some other mods.

[pancho]

I would look for a GL1500 GW, and see if it would swap into the Valk with some other mods.

The 1500 GW has a reverse??

[olddog1946]

I would look for a GL1500 GW, and see if it would swap into the Valk with some other mods.

The 1500 GW has a reverse??

YES They do !!

[pancho]

Well that opens up a whole world of possibilities.....

[da prez]

  We just got a 1995 Goldwing SE (twenty year edition) with a reverse. I am going thru the bike to sell it. I rode it and do not like it. I prefer the Valk. The last wing I owned was an 88.

                                       da prez

[Paxton]

I don't know if the earlier GW 1500's had reverse. My GL1500-GW does.

[gordonv]

my 88' does have it.

I actually don't know if there where any GL1500 that could be bought without a reverse. I think the GL1800 can be had in 2 different flavors.

[OnaWingandaPrayer]

 The Goldwing Interstate does not have reverse .The rest do . IIRC its about 40 lbs lighter becasue of it.
The GL1800 has reverse as well . Though I think the F6B may be had with or without reverse.

Back to the 1500.... It's not a simple bolt on though . There are some gears in the rear engine cover , of course a shift selector . Also lots of Electrics and saftey interlocks . Is it possible for a Valk? I expect so with some time and money .

[PhredValk]

The Goldwing reverse involves some gearing and is driven with the starter motor. It's not an actual transmission feature.
Fred.

[tank_post142]

the main reverse gear at the output shaft is already in the valk. there is a set of gears and a starter clutch that have to come from the GW. relays to insure the engine running and in neutral before you can hit reverse would do it. and you have to finish boring out the hole on the rear case.

[pancho]

So it is the starter motor that provides the force and momentum for the reverse?? Does it work if the motor is not running?

[OnaWingandaPrayer]

 On a Goldwing  yes , the starter motor is the source of power for reverse . But as mentioned earlier there is some extra gear train under the rear cover which engages as well .

[olddog1946]

So it is the starter motor that provides the force and momentum for the reverse?? Does it work if the motor is not running?

The GW needs to be running and in neutral, then you select reverse and hit the starter button and back she goes.

[Fritz The Cat]

I saw this the other day and was wondering what it was. Not the thing sitting on it, quite familiar with them. I'm talking about the lever above the passenger floorboard, I thought it looked like it might be a reverse.

Glad you pointed out the lever, I never would have seen it. 

[pancho]

So it is the starter motor that provides the force and momentum for the reverse?? Does it work if the motor is not running?

The GW needs to be running and in neutral, then you select reverse and hit the starter button and back she goes.

          COOL       I'm gonna have to look into this,, it seems like a doable (and desirable to me) project.

[HayHauler]

I saw this the other day and was wondering what it was. Not the thing sitting on it, quite familiar with them. I'm talking about the lever above the passenger floorboard, I thought it looked like it might be a reverse.

Glad you pointed out the lever, I never would have seen it. 

Ditto Mr. Fritz!

Hay 
Jimmyt

[Otus]

Well, I didn't notice it right away either.

[tank_post142]

bike has to be running to disengage the starter clutch. obviously needs to be in neutral. flipping the lever rotates reverse shaft,pushing the gear into engagement that connects the starter gear to the gear on the output shaft. not a lot of parts. i picked up everything as a group off ebay for $60.00. still needed the starter clutch only. a set of 3 relays and one switch will work as a neutral/running safety. then make up a small lever off the end of the reverse shaft where it comes out of the rear of the block below the starter.

[pancho]

So you are in the process of gathering parts to do this tank? I'd like to see some pictures of the work on the rear case and shaft lever when you do it.

[nogrey]

I saw this the other day and was wondering what it was. Not the thing sitting on it, quite familiar with them. I'm talking about the lever above the passenger floorboard, I thought it looked like it might be a reverse.

whooray and I just purchased that bike. When we get her home we will let you know. Or, you can see it at inzane. Raymond is picking the bike up in Min. And riding it to inzane. Then back to Idaho after that. I think it's just a folding passenger peg though.

[OnaWingandaPrayer]

whooray and I just purchased that bike. When we get her home we will let you know. Or, you can see it at inzane. Raymond is picking the bike up in Min. And riding it to inzane. Then back to Idaho after that. I think it's just a folding passenger peg though.

   did the bike come with the seat warmer ? it looks like a nice option .

[Gavin_Sons]

What bike? Ill take the seat warmer any day.

[jimmytee]

What bike? Ill take the seat warmer any day.

That might not be advisable for you. I don't think it'd go well.

[firea100]

Was reading a little from a member named: MP. He has a friend, ClassicValk i think. Apparently he has done one with a combination of gl1500 & gl1800 parts. I believe he used an 1800 reverse engagement assembly that does the "engagement" electrically. No cables. Also he made mention of the fact that he eliminated a "toaster" type of resister that apparently slows the movement some. He claims it moves at about 2 mph.If anyone wants to look back at the info, it's titled: The Holy Valk Grail has been achieved! It takes you to our "sister sight" VOAI. You have to dig a little to get to his actual explaination of what he did. He's supposed to be debuting it at the VOAI meet in June. I can't make it to both meets so I hope to read about it after their meet on line. I'll line up for the info. I'm gonna eventually trike my Valk.

[sandy]

[quote  Though I think the F6B may be had with or without reverse.
[/quote]

The F6B has no reverse available. Not even an option. It's one of Hondas big blunders. Many sales have been lost because of this.

[haulzazz]

[quote  Though I think the F6B may be had with or without reverse.

The F6B has no reverse available. Not even an option. It's one of Hondas big blunders. Many sales have been lost because of this.
[/quote]

Have been on the F6B forum recently and noticed that there are several threads on both reverse gear as well as electronic cruise control.  Apparently this is a sore subject for several prospective F6B and GW-Valk buyers.  Unfortunately there does not appear to be any easy fix for either and nothing on the horizon from the aftermarket.

[Lyle Laun]

My understanding is that all the Japanese Valks either came with reverse or it was an option. I've seen photos of them. Anybody on the board from SE Asia ?

[gordonv]

My understanding was that only the Japanese IS had reverse.

As for the GL1500 GW with reverse, there is a large "resistor" like item, or heat sink, for the reverse.

[NITRO]

http://valkyrie-owners.com/SMFORUM/index.php/topic,11679.0.html

Here's the info from a guy that recently added reverse to his Interstate.

[pancho]

I'm thinking about starting to gather up pieces for this mod from eBay. Looking at a parts fiche for the 1500 wing I can see the pieces, but I wonder if there is any detailed information out there that anyone is aware of ??

[firea100]

Go to the VOAI site in tech section. Look up "reverse". In the second page towards the bottom, you'll find a reply from ClassicValk about what he did to achive this.

[pancho]

Thanks firea100,, I checked it out,, informative.

[fudgie]

Maybe I ride to much but why would you put yourself into a spot that you need rev? I've parked downhill at rallies before and fellow bikers are always willing to push you back if needed.  ??? I'm short legged and rarely set flat footed and never had much of a prob.

[T.P.]

I saw this the other day and was wondering what it was. Not the thing sitting on it, quite familiar with them. I'm talking about the lever above the passenger floorboard, I thought it looked like it might be a reverse.

whooray and I just purchased that bike. When we get her home we will let you know. Or, you can see it at inzane. Raymond is picking the bike up in Min. And riding it to inzane. Then back to Idaho after that. I think it's just a folding passenger peg though.

I had the flame bike at my house from April 20 till Raymond picked it up on June 6th.  those are one of a kind passenger foot pegs that swing back and forth. made by the owner of the bike.  ask NOGREY if he could take some photo's to post.  T.P.

[pancho]

Maybe I ride to much but why would you put yourself into a spot that you need rev? I've parked downhill at rallies before and fellow bikers are always willing to push you back if needed.  ??? I'm short legged and rarely set flat footed and never had much of a prob.

In my case, I just like the idea of it fudgie, and would do it just because it can be done, and it would be rare modification. That said, I have gotten myself into a tight position facing downhill more than once where it would have been useful, plus,,,,,,  it is just COOL.