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tjoh84 - 11/3/08 at 08:18 PM

hiya where did you get your electric reverse how hard is it to fit and hopw muchs please cheers terry


Hugh_ - 11/3/08 at 08:32 PM

Mine is a fireblade starter motor which engages via a cable on the flywheel (bike engine so behind the gearbox).

I don't like it because I keep stretching the cable (2mm), does a very good milkfloat impression and stalls the engine everytime I use it (yes even if you rev it!). The car is sufficiently light that its never a problem pushing it even uphill, so I'm going to be removing the system next winter.


contaminated - 11/3/08 at 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by Hugh_
Mine is a fireblade starter motor which engages via a cable on the flywheel (bike engine so behind the gearbox).

I don't like it because I keep stretching the cable (2mm), does a very good milkfloat impression and stalls the engine everytime I use it (yes even if you rev it!). The car is sufficiently light that its never a problem pushing it even uphill, so I'm going to be removing the system next winter.


You mean it's not a problem unless you end up facing the wrong way on the A20 Hugh


Crazy Eddie - 11/3/08 at 09:34 PM

Andy at AB performance did mine.

1 slight teething problem took 10 mins to sort out and hasn't missed a beat since excellent system and excellent service too


nitram38 - 11/3/08 at 09:40 PM

My electric reverse was bought from lynxae.co.uk It cost £340 but is custom made for an engine with chain drive.
An extra cog is put on in place of the nut that holds the output cog on.
The starter is a high torque, low current geared one with solenoid.
Speak to Jon at lynx as he can supply you with the correct set up for most bike engines (possibly prop drives too).
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itiejim - 11/3/08 at 09:42 PM

I've got a Fisher one on my Fury - it's brilliant. Personally I always turn the engine off before using it so as not to stress the alternator. I've bought an decent race battery for it and it runs without problems.


Hugh_ - 12/3/08 at 08:22 AM

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Originally posted by contaminated
quote:
Originally posted by Hugh_
Mine is a fireblade starter motor which engages via a cable on the flywheel (bike engine so behind the gearbox).

I don't like it because I keep stretching the cable (2mm), does a very good milkfloat impression and stalls the engine everytime I use it (yes even if you rev it!). The car is sufficiently light that its never a problem pushing it even uphill, so I'm going to be removing the system next winter.


You mean it's not a problem unless you end up facing the wrong way on the A20 Hugh


I didn't use it then, you see I chose which roundabout to spin on so impeccably that I had enough room to simply get on my way again Still doesn't excuse the incident in the first place though


Kriss - 12/3/08 at 10:10 AM

I am getting an electric reverse fitted to my R1 Indy. Chris had to get a new prop made up for the application though.

Will let you know how I get on, only a couple of weeks left hopefully.

I just think the filkfloat sound will be comedy though.

How are they against graident? camber on a road, compared to a multi storey car park angel?

I only intend to use it in the pit garages on the flat or pub car parks etc.


jimgiblett - 12/3/08 at 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by Kriss
I am getting an electric reverse fitted to my R1 Indy. Chris had to get a new prop made up for the application though.


Are you fitting to the sierra diff nose?

Who is Chris?

Why was a change to the prop required.

Cheers

- Jim


Crazy Eddie - 12/3/08 at 10:54 PM

Chris is from BEC center

Here is a pic of mine to give an idea of sprocket on diff nose.
My props had to be replaced because I was taking out the Westfield Reverse box but don't know about other ways naturally





As far as going up inclines mine went up my trailer once and that was about as steep as I would want to use it on.
Round the flat no worries at all although I have a Car battery I still have the engine on at tickover and no issues


Kriss - 12/3/08 at 11:08 PM

not sure why a prop had to be made for it but I am sure I can find out. yeah its Chris at the BEC center building it. and yes its going into a x4x 3.62 diff it that helps

neat little button you got there for your reverse


Crazy Eddie - 12/3/08 at 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by Kriss
not sure why a prop had to be made for it but I am sure I can find out. yeah its Chris at the BEC center building it. and yes its going into a x4x 3.62 diff it that helps

neat little button you got there for your reverse

Maybe there is not enough play in the current prop to allow for the sprocket?

Yeah button quite funky built into the lever.

I then added a micro switch so that reverse had to be engaged before button was live (otherwise I had images of little sh*tes leaning over and pressing the BIG RED BUTTON!!! )


jimgiblett - 13/3/08 at 01:34 AM

After I have got SVA out of the way I think I'll be giving Chris a call.

I guess I just need to ensure i have enough movement in the slider section to insert the ring gear.

- Jim