Reverse not engaging correctly
The last two times I have returned home from a ride on my 04 1800, reverse has not engaged correctly. The R lights OK, however it feels as though the gear does not engage and there is a ratcheting sound when pressing the stater/reverse button to go back.. The bike jerks a little bit & does not move. I disengage reverse, re-engage and it reverses OK. Any thought as to what the problem may be?
Thanks
do you have the emergency brake on?
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hope you find the answer, cuz i dont have it.
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If you have a shop manual you may see the levers that actuate the reverse and there is a adjustment you can make. or take it to yer dealer they will fix it.
Mine has also just started doing this exact thing. I do have a manual so I will look and attempt the adjustment over the weekend. Stay tuned...
markj - thanks for the info, I don't have a shop manual so I'll stop by my dealer soon.Originally Posted by markj
Take off side cover and watch the reverse work.Spray small amount o fseafoam oil on moving parts.this was in previous threads.This has worked for years for me. 02 with 107,000 miles
Mine does the same thing, it is caused by: lack of lube
Low battery
Out of adjustment
It went away at my 32k checkup, so maybe dealer lubed it, I also bought a new battery.
If your going to do stupid things, then you gotta be tough.
Yup lube the reverse mechanism, it's behind the right side chrome engine cover, You can actually watch the mechanism work when you put it in or out of reverse, i used to have the same problem, I spray it with triflow lube at every oil change and haven't had a problem since
Last edited by cycledude; 04-15-2012 at 10:54 AM.
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I lubed mine, but it didn't make any difference. 37,000 miles on bike. I guess I'll have to get out the manual and try to adjust it. Any tips?
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Thanks to all for the info on lubing the reverse mechanism. I'll keep that in mind.
I visited my dealer, of course they couldn't get it to duplicate the problem. They have seen this issue. They adjusted the cable and said let them know if that doesn't do it. I was surprised as there was no charge, they did it under my Honda warranty.
over the weekend on the way home from rogers , pulling my trailer, I had mine do this for the first time also . thanks for the info , I'll try lubing it .
Ray
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I had found that my reverse cables had vibrated the jam nut loose and let the long adjusting nut move the cable out of adjustment. You will need the manual to show you how the arms should be in line with a notch for nuatral. If it's not right, it will not go all the way into rev. I found this to be my problem. It also had my rev. light blinking a lot. Adjusting the cables, fixed everything.
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Old thread, I know, but, if anyone finds this thread during a search, here is a writeup that will help you adjust the reverse actuation cables:
http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...ble-Adjustment
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That can happen every once in a while if you are on a grade. The next time engage the reverse button but before you hit the starter button make the bike roll forward and back and I'll bet it will work ok. Connect a Battery Tender and wait until a full charge and then check it. You might also have the battery load tested.
Yup lube the reverse mechanism, it's behind the right side chrome engine cover, You can actually watch the mechanism work when you put it in or out of reverse, i used to have the same problem, I spray it with triflow lube at every oil change and haven't had a problem since
Where does one find Triflow Lube?
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