Yup, that has worked for me. The transmission must be in (N)eutral first to engage the (R)everse gear. I have found that if it sticks in (R)everse, I engage and disengage the clutch lever and then it come back to (N)eutral pretty easily.
Yep - that makes sense. Just have to pick the right places to try reversing I guess.
The first edition weighs 345 kg - and I'm a short guy - so maybe three or four times over the last 3000 km
The reverse on the R18 works off the starter motor - so clutch in/out doesn't make a difference. Just doesn't like to disengage under load (slope)
Will definitely use the clutch in and out next time thanks.
Here's something that I have just learned while perusing a web site showing the R18 parts diagrams. In the category of "for what it's worth", the reverse system doesn't use the starter motor. It has it's own electric motor to power the bike backwards. So Mark's issue with reverse may not be as simple as insuring that the tranny is "unloaded".
Hi yes somtimes at the beginning.. not now. Just moved it a couples of feets and it’s works for me.
I have to manoeuvre the R18 forwards and back in a small front patio to get align it with the gate but never felt the need for the reverse.I'm quite tall and weigh over 17st so although the old girl is heavy its manageable. Its nice to know that the reverse is there though if needed.
Great detective work. Looks like short arse riders like myself will just have to keep reversing until we get to a flat surface!
Doesn't look to good trying to rock the R18 around to get it to disengage- hopefully BMW come up with an easier solution
Every article I've read about the Reverse Assist states that it is powered by the starter motor. The Reverse is driven by an intermediate gear and the starter motor.
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