Adding a reverse gear
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Adding a reverse gear
I got a 98 xii from my dad and it is a trike. I'd like to put reverse on it but cant find any info. Can someone please help me
- vxiirider
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Re: Adding a reverse gear
On my trike my reverse rode behind me ------------ her name is Mary Jane.
John Ramsay
Charlotte, Michigan
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Re: Adding a reverse gear
If you know the original builder you can contact them and see what will fit
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Re: Adding a reverse gear
The Harley-Davidson factory tricycle uses an electric motor operated backup gear. I have no other details nor knowledge, but may be there is some shop out there who can retrofit your Voyager with something similar.
George Hostler
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Clovis, NM, US
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2001 Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII
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Re: Adding a reverse gear
It's not really a problem to get reverse gear - costs a bit over $1000 though - (just sell yours and buy a similar condition Goldwing with reverse...)
maybe $2000 more...
maybe $2000 more...
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Re: Adding a reverse gear
But then you'd have a Goldwing and not a VII. To me, the difference between a Goldwing and a VXII is like the difference between a Grand Marquis and a Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. They are the same car, with about the same comfort level, but vastly different in the speed and handling departments.
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Philadelphia, PA
2000 Voyager XII "Gertrude" - deceased
1993 Vulcan 88 "Emily"
South Jersey Retreads
Patriot Guard Riders
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VXII Manuals:
https://amervoyassoc.org/zg1200manuals.php