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, IA | Make a reverse. For a 2008 vision |
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Visionary
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| You have legs why not use them. Kidding not sure what they changed from 08 to 09. I looked in vic's parts catalog and they changed the trans drive sprockt. same number of teeth 33 but thats what I could see. |
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New Bohemia, VA | I personally have to beg that question as to why a reverse is needed on a motorcycle at all. Sure, there's a thousand reasons and a thousand scenarios that can be presented for the case. However, the day I feel I need reverse is the day I will put off my leathers. Like one Harley rider who tried to mock me by asking, "does that have reverse?" My simple answer was, "No, I know how to park." He clamped his mouth and kept walking.
With that out of the way, I do believe someone did do a mod that allowed the '09 kit to be installed on an '08. Maybe the artifacts are still here on this forum. Happy Motoring! |
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Tourer
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Beer Collins, Colorado (there is no fort) | Idid a quick search & found this
http://cross-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1663&mid=1664... |
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Visionary
Posts: 1350
| I am happy for all you riders that have longer than 28" legs and can foot walk your 900 lb bike with ease. Plus never visit any business or friends that don't have easy bike parking. Sure I only use reverse about 5 times a year but love it when I need it.
So if you went on the veterans appreciation ride in Sturgis years ago, you had no problem swinging your bike around so you could back in and let hundreds behind wait. Nice..... Is it easier to condemn than to just say, whatever works for you?
I don't have 150,000 miles on one bike but I do have a total of 166,000+ since I bought my '99 V92C new and I don't ride to work cause I may have to use reverse on the .8 miles to get there. |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | Back to SBR's ?, they changed the frame from '09 on to allow the reverse kit to be mounted. And yes, there are times when I wish I had reverse on my '08. I just have to remember how to park where I won't NEED it. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 691
Manchester, CT | RR
Very well said. I too am vertically challenged  . Here in CT, we have hundreds of miles of awesome country roads. On Monday, I was riding on a paved road which suddenly turned to dirt/muddy conditions. The road was had an aggressive downhill grade, 1 very narrow lane, had a 8" hump running down the middle of it and had various size rocks/gravel scattered over it. Each side of the road was covered by underbrush. It it wasn't for the reverse, I'm convinced that the bike would have ended on its tip overs. I engaged reverse and gingerly did a K turn...the hump in the middle with the drop offs on either side made it quite interesting.
Having reverse and a GPS gives me the freedom to enjoy the journey with peace of mind. In short, pun intended, its one of the best options I have on the bike! I am fortunate living in New England....historic country roads, rolling hills, lakes, ocean, mountains (although my wife calls them bumps, she is from CO!) all within a 100 mile radius. With reverse, I can enjoy going forward and backwards |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | I've had times I would love reverse. in a camp ground on clumpy grass or turning around in a narrow road., I can't back it up , too short. My inseam is 30". I have more than enough strength just not the leverage, especially two up. In a tough situation , I have to get off and back it up with my hip against the saddle bag and my calf against the rear tip over. I always try to park smart, sometimes there is no easy solution. I also would love to back up on the side walk at Daytona and people watch /rest on the bike for a while but without help , I wouldn't be able to make it over the curb. People are always good to help though. |
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Iron Butt
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Orlando, FL | varyder, CoolHandLuke +1+1+1+1
If ya need a reverse then get a smaller bike or better yet.......BUY A CAGE! They come in a convertable model for people that want to ride motorcycles but don't know how to park, or can't back up without a reverse. |
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Cruiser
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Victoria Tx, TX United States | I have short legs too. I drop the bike 1.5" that helped.. But do not see $1500.00 in a reverse. Have a friend w/ a Boss Hoss THAT needs one but he uses it to show off? Plus he has a back up beep. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 209
| for you guys that think reverse is for sissy's, some would think wind screen, heated grips/seat and fairing and all the other luxurys of a vision is for sissy,s . reverse is just another luxury available on the vision. myself, I would have it if I could afford it. |
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Cruiser
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Bainville, & Mesa, AZ, MT | MaddMAx2u - 2014-01-15 3:59 PM
varyder, CoolHandLuke +1+1+1+1
If ya need a reverse then get a smaller bike or better yet.......BUY A CAGE! They come in a convertable model for people that want to ride motorcycles but don't know how to park, or can't back up without a reverse.
You sound just like a hard core Harley rider!
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Iron Butt
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Manchester, CT | Neither is an electric start or fuel injection necessary???? Not to mention air shock vs a rigid...I understand why the folks that live in areas where a hill is a tourist attraction wouldn't need reverse. Sorry just having some fun...the forum has been a little slow so I figured what the heck |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 721
| I have to say, in the years I rode Honda Goldwings I probably used the reverse no more than 15 to 20 times, but when I did I absolutely needed it.
The reverse is extremely handy when backing up while towing a trailer, especially if that trailer is a 400 pound loaded Bunkhouse XL.
JMHO, other will vary. |
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Glendale, AZ United States | I can understand having reverse when you're towing a trailer. Spend it if you got it or maybe invest in a total control course on how to tame that 900lb plus grizzly and turn that grizzly into a nasty kitty instead? Notice the innuendo there? Just sayin. |
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Cruiser
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Bullhead City, AZ | could have used it 1x in 5 years of riding the VV. Before I bought the VV i was looking at BMW LT and my one requirement was that it had to have reverse.
Funny how a lower seat can make you change your mind. |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | we all have our own idea of who doesn't deserve to ride a Vision don't we. |
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Iron Butt
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Manchester, CT | just got to the love this type of banter on our forum. You know folks will always have their point of view and I have grown to appreciate and accept that. At the end of the day, we have a common point of view when it comes to riding the best motorcycles on the road today! |
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Tourer
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Central Illinois | MaddMAx2u - 2014-01-15 4:59 PM varyder, CoolHandLuke +1+1+1+1 If ya need a reverse then get a smaller bike or better yet.......BUY A CAGE! They come in a convertable model for people that want to ride motorcycles but don't know how to park, or can't back up without a reverse. Give it a break Max. There are real riders here that have real needs. It seems the OP is one of them. |
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Tourer
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, IA | Oh heck I would like one cause I was thinking about a trike. My 2008 vision would be good ;only 72000 miles on it so I though y buy a new bike to trike out. |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | sonicbluerider - 2014-01-16 8:55 AM
Oh heck I would like one cause I was thinking about a trike. My 2008 vision would be good ;only 72000 miles on it so I though y buy a new bike to trike out.
Some people run their mouth when they are ignorant of the "y" |
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | I wouldn't pay $1500 for reverse but I can think of a few places around here where it would come in handy. The town I grew up in has some VERY crowned roads, especially downtown. Backing into spot is one choice but not always possible. I usually park a couple blocks away and walk in. With reverse, I could park where I wanted. Still...not worth $1500 to me. If someone has the green for it, there's nothing wrong with it. |
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | I wouldn't pay $1500 for reverse but I can think of a few places around here where it would come in handy. The town I grew up in has some VERY crowned roads, especially downtown. Backing into spot is one choice but not always possible. I usually park a couple blocks away and walk in. With reverse, I could park where I wanted. Still...not worth $1500 to me. If someone has the green for it, there's nothing wrong with it. |
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Cruiser
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Victoria Tx, TX United States | I agree with you!! Reverse is great!! I just see the $$ in it. Now watch I'll try 1 and then want it and then can't live without it! |
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Glendale, AZ United States | loren2 - 2014-01-16 2:00 AM
could have used it 1x in 5 years of riding the VV. Before I bought the VV i was looking at BMW LT and my one requirement was that it had to have reverse.
Funny how a lower seat can make you change your mind.
LT fan here. Great bike. I sold mine with 137K and no major issues. Had my VV I bought used for the last 7 months with 10K under my belt and so far so good. It didn't take me long to get used to the added rattling and fit and finish of the VV compared to the LT.
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y can't they
