Comments on: Reverse Gear Anyone?

By: Glenn Rightsell

Glenn Rightsell — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:32:01 +0000

To John B Lurvey,
I have found your listing very informative and by what you are saying myself would not want one of these made by this aim company.I wonder if you will receive my response ?I wonder what ever became of this,did you have to remove or did you ever fix bike? The reason I am asking is because I have purchased a used
kit of a different brand and wondered about your situation as this could be myself in your situation

By: John B. Lurvey

John B. Lurvey — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:24:13 +0000

Attention bikers. Here is a warning regarding my experience with the Aim Corp. I purchased a Mamba reverse gear and had it installed in my ’03 Harley Road King trike. From the onset there was a problem getting the system into reverse gear in most cases. It would jam between gears, which required a rocking motion to break it loose. I only use reverse gear occasionally and frankly did not want to pay to have it disassembled for return to Aim. Last week the small gear departed from the threaded shaft,and disabled the clutch, requiring a tow-in to the shop. After disassembly, it was brought to my attention that the gear was afixed to the threaded shaft with x number of pounds of torque and a large gob of loc tite. Yes, I said loc tite. There is no keyway in the shaft for alignment purposes, The gear is not bolted to the shaft. The folks at Aim apparently have great confidence in the strength of loc tite. I have had conversations with three Aim employees regarding this situation. They decided without seeing the mechanism that it was improperly installed, even though the installer is a certified Harley Davidson service technician who was employed at GHOST TOWN HARLEY DAVIDSON in Waynesville N.C. prior to becoming an independent contractor. The employees at Aim all have an excellent grasp of broken english which I had a problem with since I am hearing impaired. Prior to retirement I supervied a Police Bomb Squad in Miami, Fla. for thirty years and all of the noise thar I was subjected to has damaged my hearing capacity. At the present time, I have invested $1,600.00 in this venture and still have to reverse via leg power. The Aim Corporation has made no ovetures to replace the gear or to refund my money. They did ask for a photograph of the reverse gear but forgot to tell me that they would pay for the disassembly. Aim no longer calls and no longer writes. Perhaps it was something that I said. If any of you folks feel that you need a reverse gears, there are other companies that market a similar product and according to the technicians at GHOST TOWN HARLEY offer a product fat superior to the gear that is marketed by Aim. If they weren’t in California and I wasn’t in North Carolina, I would have them in court. Thank you for your time and safe riding. John B. Lurvey

By: Redditch tyres

Redditch tyres — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:21:45 +0000

Find a style that you like. When you first walk into a motorcycle gear shop, you may see many designs and different color. It may seem overwhelming but it’s not as hard as you think.

By: Gino

Gino — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:03:43 +0000

Hi all, I have a H-D Ultra Classic in Timor Leste (close to Northern Australia) took delivery Jan 2009, my younger brother took delivery of his 2009 Fat Bot at the same time. These two Harleys are the companies emergency call out vehicles as we operate a state wide L.P Gas import and distribution operation.
we have travelled most of the northern side of Timor Leste now and we seriously want to add a reverse gear to our Harleys. It is hard work backing up some inclines especially when the wife is on the back 70kg plus the bike at about 450kg loaded and then myself at 115kg, and the foot pegs get in the way as you all have experienced, . I have read the comments of the above writers and seek help to establish the best option , best quality product for our bikes the price is not such a big issue but quality is, as we are extremely isolated and can’t afford to make a mistake with a sub quality product . Guys what would you recommend ? We would prefer a Harley product (but we don’t want electric) but if there is none we will have to settle for the best quality product currently available on the market.

I am prepared to receive email suggestions: (gef@arafura.net.au) if you are inclined to share your comments in private.

There are no Harley Dealers in Timor and there is no quality workshops for big bikes, in fact there are only 5 Harleys in total on the whole Island 4 of them 2009 models and one 1 a 2001 model..

If you would like to find out about Timor Leste check the website :www.timortourismdirectory.com it’s free to view.

By: GRAMMA

GRAMMA — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:26:20 +0000

Sorry, that’s 6mos. per yr. – 18mo. warranty!

By: GRAMMA

GRAMMA — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:22:12 +0000

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

By: MIKEOUT

MIKEOUT — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:01:13 +0000

If BERT BAKER didn’t design it. I wouldn’t use it!

By: tbear

tbear — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:55:16 +0000

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

By: Mike Kiwi Tomas, Kiwi Indian M/C Co

Mike Kiwi Tomas, Kiwi Indian M/C Co — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:21:14 +0000

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.

By: John

John — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:21:27 +0000

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.

By: Omar

Omar — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:43:29 +0000

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.

By: alan

alan — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:04:10 +0000

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

By: Pitbull

Pitbull — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:14:10 +0000

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,.

By: fuji

fuji — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:26:23 +0000

Omar.
Are you the flat tracker – AKA XS650- Omar

By: Omar

Omar — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:50:40 +0000

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?

By: Lyle

Lyle — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:20:27 +0000

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.

By: Cyril Huze

Cyril Huze — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:49:58 +0000

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…

By: fuji

fuji — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:37:33 +0000

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.

By: fuji

fuji — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:29:03 +0000

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.

By: Lyle

Lyle — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:12:12 +0000

It’s about time!