Bikers - Ever had an engine run backwards...

[LotusLee]

..because my Sherco seems to have 5 reverse gears and is kicking-back like a good'un. New stator ordered. I have heard of engines running backwards when the woodruff key shears/stator plays up but never thought they would actually go in reverse

[smitstui]

..because my Sherco seems to have 5 reverse gears and is kicking-back like a good'un. New stator ordered. I have heard of engines running backwards when the woodruff key shears/stator plays up but never thought they would actually go in reverse

Have you managed to get it up to fifth yet?

[hiscot]

Yes I remember these death traps

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp's_Commercials
note how reverse was by running the engine backwards

[Cisco]

Back in the day..I remember my Bultaco 2 stroke trials would sometimes run in reverse..you didn't know till you let the clutch out

[thinfourth]

Nerd Fact

Large engines on ship are designed to run in either direction