Reverse quit on 2020 Tri-Glide

[JPS]

This is my first post so excuse me if I make a mistake! I am a daily reader of this forum and I am appreciative of the information available.

Reverse quit working the other day. First check was breaker and it was ok. I had to rebuild reverse on our 2016 at least 3 times, so figured that was next step. Removed wheel to gain access and realized this reverse motor was a completely different animal.

Went to Ronnie's to look at parts list and picture is old style motor, but new part number ending in C. Then checked my repair manual and wiring shows old style motor. I didn't find this motor until I looked at the 2022 parts list. We purchased trike new so this is what came in it. Now I'm thinking maybe this is my chance to get a mechanical reverse, but thought better check it out first.

Removed body for better access and started checking from breaker back for the problem. Within a few minutes found wire from the solenoid tucked behind battery box had broken at the terminal. It was concealed in the loom so wasn't noticeable until I found that power wasn't making it from there to the solenoid on the motor. Replaced terminal and all is well.

Not a big deal, but thought it was good information if someone runs into this problem.

This was first issue with reverse on the 2020 and it has 46,000 miles on it. Guess I won't be installing a mechanical reverse at this time.

 

[rhino 2]

This is my first post so excuse me if I make a mistake! I am a daily reader of this forum and I am appreciative of the information available.

Reverse quit working the other day. First check was breaker and it was ok. I had to rebuild reverse on our 2016 at least 3 times, so figured that was next step. Removed wheel to gain access and realized this reverse motor was a completely different animal.

Went to Ronnie's to look at parts list and picture is old style motor, but new part number ending in C. Then checked my repair manual and wiring shows old style motor. I didn't find this motor until I looked at the 2022 parts list. We purchased trike new so this is what came in it. Now I'm thinking maybe this is my chance to get a mechanical reverse, but thought better check it out first.

Removed body for better access and started checking from breaker back for the problem. Within a few minutes found wire from the solenoid tucked behind battery box had broken at the terminal. It was concealed in the loom so wasn't noticeable until I found that power wasn't making it from there to the solenoid on the motor. Replaced terminal and all is well.

Not a big deal, but thought it was good information if someone runs into this problem.

This was first issue with reverse on the 2020 and it has 46,000 miles on it. Guess I won't be installing a mechanical reverse at this time.

Jim…..Welcome‘ And thanks for the information..It will probably help others..

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hi Jim, :welcome: to Trike Talk and your first post

Good diagnostic skills and great job on your repair

 

[cycle7447]

Great post - I too am glad you shared this information; very helpful

Thanks

 

[PosseRider]

welcome to TT & thanx for the info. I also have a 2020 so will know where to check if it quits. I know many have had reverse failure. I have not ,& on my 2nd Tri now. :Coffee:

 

[Notgrownup]

Welcome to the forum Jim, great catch and don’t be a stranger.

 

[Woody]

Welcome to Trike Talk from Alabama and great first post

 

[windsurfed]

Good

I have a 2020 TG Also. Good information, thanks!

 

[Toyodie]

I know it’s been a while since this was posted, but I figured it was the best place to start. I have 2020 Tri Glide that the reverse motor quit on. I plan on checking the wires that Jim found before going any farther. However, I’m pretty sure that I have bad brushes. If I tap on the motor housing sometimes it will work. What I’m really looking for is information on the 8833-09C motor. Has anyone been inside this new one and are they the same brushes as the -09A/B? Everything I have found seems to indicate that they are the same but nothing is definitive. I’m going to be installing new shocks so I figured that would be the best time to work on the reverse motor too. Any information (or pictures) would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Jack Klarich]

The brushes are new and improved, all new brush holder makes install easier

 

[Toyodie]

Thanks Jack. Is there a new part number, so I don’t order the wrong one? There are two different reverse motors for the 2020 Harley trikes. Sometime in the 2020 model year there was a service bulletin and all reverse motors factory installed were the -09C. That’s the one I have.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Thanks Jack. Is there a new part number, so I don’t order the wrong one? There are two different reverse motors for the 2020 Harley trikes. Sometime in the 2020 model year there was a service bulletin and all reverse motors factory installed were the -09C. That’s the one I have.

I have not found the part number yet But I will keep looking

 

[dwalt68]

Got tired of reverse moter failures, 15 triglide, installed mechanical clutch one of the best decisions I made.

 

[Toyodie]

Ok, I removed the reverse motor. Upon inspection it looks like the only thing that changed on the -09C motor is that they tried to make it water resistant. There is a rubber boot over the brush cap and another big one over motor and solenoid. The brush cap also has a rubber drain. When I took it apart I found the lower 2 brushes stuck. Water had collected at the drain but not all of it could get out. This allowed the brush holder to corrode making them stick. Using CRC QD Electronic cleaner spray and fine emery paper, I was able to free them up and remove the corrosion. During reassembly I noticed that the drain tube had 2 holes on the inside. If it is installed with the holes sideways it will not be able to drain all the water. So when reassembling, make sure the holes are front to back in relation to the motor. I reinstalled the motor and it worked perfectly. I’ll have to see if this is a permanent fix or not. Time will tell.