Electric reverse

[James Taylor]

i have just brought an R1 MK Indy and looking to get a reverse gear installed, does anyone know a local garage to Hertford that would install?

[Steve_D]

Why do you want a reverse?
All the electric reverse systems I have come across have been poor and a pain to use.

Steve

[James Taylor]

Yes looking for reverse.

I have found one below but need someone to install, or supply and fit if they have a better option.

http://www.lynxae.co.uk/Products-Bikesports.htm

Will not use often, even though it was bad, did it work?

[BusaMK]

My reverse gear from my Indy is on eBay - happy to PM you the link if you're interested.

[RVTV]

Just found it, did it work ok?

How easy is it to fit?
Do i need a bracket welding?

[BusaMK]

All that is required is to firstly slide the thin cog in between your sierra propshaft and diff. Then you merely check where the motor needs to be mounted to correctly mesh with the cog when the motor is switched on, and then weld two threaded lugs onto the chassis to locate the motor in place. The welding itself isn't difficult and most garages would be able to do it.

Then all you need is a starter button on your dash with the requisite wiring via the battery. That's it. They work perfectly well albeit agriculturally - but the only other option is a quaife reverse gearbox spliced into your propshaft, with the expense, vibration and power losses which go with it.

Technically you only need a functioning reverse for the IVA and not the MOT, but most hold onto theirs in case a functioning reverse becomes a requirement. If I did more green laning or town driving I'd want one on the car.

For reference here is another thread on it...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=826...

[RVTV]

Just brought it, thanks