GL 1800 Reverse Issues

[unclewiddy]

Hello
I have an 02 gl1800 with reverse issues
when your in neutral and you depress the reverse switch
the bike engages in reverse goes a foot or so and stops wont move no matter how many times I hit the starter button
stops moving reverse light goes off but neutral light does not go back on the bike is still engaged in reverse
until I hit the reverse switch to shut it off
turn reverse switch back on reverse light lights up and then the same thing moves a foot or so and stops
Please help
Thank You William

[MikeB]

You need to clean the Reverse switch contacts with contact cleaner.

[823JIM]

Also check the switch on the kick stand, will not reverse with standard down (or switch engaged).

[m2102]

I've had reverse issues too on my 1800 RD trike. Bike is an 01. I've sprayed it and works fine for a while then I can feel it try and engage but won't move. Light comes on good and won't move by pushing it while light is on. Where can I find a video of tutorial on adjusting the reverse cables? Dont want to take switch apart unless I have to.

[m2102]

I've had reverse issues too on my 1800 RS trike. Bike is an 01. I've sprayed it and works fine for a while then I can feel it try and engage but won't move. Light comes on good and won't move by pushing it while light is on. Where can I find a video of tutorial on adjusting the reverse cables? Dont want to take switch apart unless I have to.

[unclewiddy]

You need to clean the Reverse switch contacts with contact cleaner.

Did You Also Have This Same Issue?

[MikeB]

I did not have the issue but one of my riding partners did on his '03. Cleaning the reverse switch with spray contact cleaner while operating the switch corrected the issue.