I know, not for the majority of bikers. Mostly those of you riding trikes, side cars and also a few riding on 2 wheels. But I would not do my job if I was not telling you about this reverse gear conversion kit for Harleys with 5 or 6-speed transmissions. Installation is not so difficult and it operates via the clutch, not via an electric motor, The “Mamba” reverse gear is available in mono block or two-piece configuration. Two different kits are available for cable or hydraulic clutch. Made In Japan by Tamachi but sold in the US by AIM Corp. (Advanced Innovational Machinery Corporation). At the V-Twin Expo next week, booth 2703.
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It’s about time!
A Jap part on a Hog ! WHAT!
CyrIl did you ever open up the mud slinging door here . You bad boy! You know how to keep this site active , good man. Do I see a grin on your face ?
Pork with rice,
What a great idea for reveres.
AIM is a great company with a lot of R & D in thier products and quality products to withstand the punishments of every day use + racing history to back it up.
Fuji. To make things clear. Regarding the choice of motorcycle parts. 1- My 1st choice is the best looking/reliable part. 2- My choice is an American part versus a foreign one if the American part is at least of equal quality. 3- I don’t discrimate against foreign parts if they are of good qualt, if I have had good experience or it is recommended to me by reliable experts. 4- I always mention the origin of a foreign part mentioned in my Blog so the reader knows before making his own decision.
By The Way, true story. Yesterday at midnight, for the second time the transmission of my expensive (less than 3 years old) American car broke again . Fed up…
There’s not much left of your Harley once you take all the Jap parts off of it. The front ends are made by Showa (Honda owned) Carbs, etc. All Japanese. Not just the Japanese but other countries as well. I’m not up to snuff on the newer bikes but the cast wheels used to be made in Austrila and much of the electronics in Canada. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a Harley guy but I also understand it’s a global economy. That reverse is a good idea. Harley’s electric reverse which is optional on their sidecars is not only expensive, but also cheezy. That lever down by the tranny works the same way my Ural reverse works. Oh, I have put some Harley parts on my Russian Ural. Maybe if it’s sold in the US by an American Corporation it’s following the spirit of a US motorcycle corporation selling a product using some foreign made parts. I personally like it as it gives harley sidehackers a good alternative.
Cyril, It’s a crazy world. American cars and parts are being made in foriegn countrys and they are in need of a bailout. Foriign cars are now being built in the USA and are dominating the market. Maybe if your transmission was made in the USA by Toyota it would hold up. Man are things screwed up or not?
Omar.
Are you the flat tracker – AKA XS650- Omar
Come on guys, don’t you know who AIM is?
If you’ve got a Bagger with a powerfull motor that slipped the clutch when you got on it, you need their centrifigal clutch weights, they work.
Stock clutch+ their weights, and walla! No more slipping.
Peace,.
YES JAP PARTS ON HOG
BUT THIS HAPPEN LONG TIME AGO WITH THE SHOWA FRONT END
THAT NOT SOMETHING NEW AND JAPANEESE PARTS ARE GOOD NOT LIKE THE PIECE OF SHIT MADE IN CHINA
EXCEMPLE OF PIECE OF SHIT
DNA PRODUCTS
Fugi, no just an old timer biker in Houston. I like to build what I ride. I’m on number 5 big twin now. I,m not a flat tracker and work hard from becoming a flat liner.
Reguardless of where it’s made, It would come in handy at times. Backing up on gravel, short legged people, uneven pavement. Somethimes pushing an 800+ pound bike is a royal pain.
AIM is a top notch company and their guys are very dedicated to our industry. Just stop by any show they are at and talk with them and view their products and you will feel their sincerety. I’ve always found them sincere, informative and passionate about what they do. I’m a stickler on having products made in USA however I also believe in the fair trade of quality components with some countries.
About time.
Having busted up BOTH my knees a year ago and after 5 surgeries to unsuccessfully repair them and my Dr’s assuring me that my 2 wheeling days are over,
This is something I have been hoping for.
Not being able to use my legs to back up my 700# bike, this would deffinately be something thast I’m interested in.
I don’t care where it’s made, as long as it works!
I’ve also been checking out the Baker reverse tranny but with over $100K in medical bills to be paid first, I just can;t afford either so I guess it’s a mute point at this time but good to know it’s avaliable out there for when times get a little better.
Would deffinately help me get my ass back on the road to cover events and find new scoots to feature in the Magazines I write for.
TB
If BERT BAKER didn’t design it. I wouldn’t use it!
Google has many sites for geared reverses, amoung them H.D. and BAKER. (Plus a few electric ones including H.D.) I have pins & a rod in one leg, and the other hip is giving me grief due to “overcompensating” (limping), so a reverse gear is going to be an option I will have to consider in the near future. I think I’ll go with a BAKER, American made & 3yr. warranty, although that translates to less than 6mos. up here, subtracting winter!
Good blog site! Thank you; GRAMMA
Sorry, that’s 6mos. per yr. – 18mo. warranty!