Ryker reverse tip/trick

[gkamer]

Here's a little tip I stumbled across on Youtube this morning......

When shifting into Reverse on your Ryker, your told to hook the tip of your shoe under the shift lever and pull backwards. The other option of course is to bend down, grab the lever with your hand and pull back.

Here's a third option. Instead of trying to hook the toe of your show under the shift lever, place your foot on top of the lever, apply a little downward pressure and then pull your foot backwards.

I just tried it and it worked like a charm for me. Your mileage may vary.....

 

[cueman]

Yes it does. Nice and easy solution! hyea: cueman

 

[SportsterDoc]

Or rotate the lever on the shift shaft a couple spline positions rearward.

 

[canamryder]

Or rotate the lever on the shift shaft a couple spline positions rearward.

Have you done this? I tried a while back but bolt seemed awfully tight. I did not want to force anything. I was involved with a different project also and didn't want to get too sidelined.

 

[SportsterDoc]

Have you done this? I tried a while back but bolt seemed awfully tight.

Yes, needed to keep ratchet on it full length, both in and out.

Makes for finding reverse very quick

My footpegs are full forward.

 

[canamryder]

Yes, needed to keep ratchet on it full length, both in and out.

Makes for finding reverse very quick

My footpegs are full forward.

Who ever adjusted mine must have a 34+" inseam. I only have a 32" inseam. Your forward position is near where my reverse position is now. Well, maybe not quite that much. I may adjust tomorrow. Gotta ride first. Ryker today=50 miles, Trek bicycle 80? miles tomorrow. (low winds predicted) Ahhh..isn't retirement fun!!!

 

[gkamer]

Or rotate the lever on the shift shaft a couple spline positions rearward.

How do you do that?

 

[SportsterDoc]

Unclip and remove the engine air filter assembly to access the forward reverse shift lever. It is the same design as a motorcycle with a direct connection to the shift shaft. Remove the bolt, pull the lever, reposition it, check that it's a comfortable position, reinstall bolt.

 

[gkamer]

Thanks Doc, I'm gonna take a look at that. Always open to options.....

 

[canamryder]

Unclip and remove the engine air filter assembly to access the forward reverse shift lever. It is the same design as a motorcycle with a direct connection to the shift shaft. Remove the bolt, pull the lever, reposition it, check that it's a comfortable position, reinstall bolt.

I just finished moving mine a little while ago. A small gear puller? would have been handy. I struggled getting it off, then it popped off. Then I struggled getting started back on, then it started on. I tapped it lightly on the rest of the way with a small piece of wood and hammer. I also took off the extra linkage I was using to reach it. It may be in about the same position yours is now. While sitting on the seat and with it in "F" position, I can see about roughly 1/4" of it now. It should have been in this position in the 1st place! I lied on that bike mileage not 80 but 108 miles.

 

[SportsterDoc]

My shift lever came off with just a bit of wiggling. Otherwise a battery terminal puller could be used. They are inexpensive. It went back on with a couple gentle taps from a rubber mallet.

The bolt did not come out smooth, as if the shift lever clamp holes were not perfectly aligned and it did not go back in smooth; although the applied torque was not excessive.
Certainly makes for smoother reversing.

 

[Rydernow]

Hey Guys, thanks for this thread ! I've been avoiding using reverse for a long time because it was such a pain to use the shifter. I just removed it easily by tapping a screwdriver into the slot of the shifter and it came right off. I moved it about 20 degrees back and now life is good again. Small hint,,,, leave the screwdriver in place to reinstall the shifter.