This reverse shaft has two integral gears that engage first gear on the layshaft and fifth gear on the mainshaft resulting in a low reverse gear ratio. Reverse is engaged by a separate hand operated lever which is on the right side of the transmission. Unless the transmission is in neutral, reverse is locked out. Once reverse is engaged the forward gears are locked out. Furthermore the reverse lever has a safety latch preventing accidental movement of the reverse lever in either the engaged or disengaged position.
Installation is quite straightforward.
The only modification required to install the reverse gear transmission is to remove a bracket on the right frame rail. The transmission comes completely assembled and includes a billet mounting plate and clutch cable. The case comes in an as-cast finish. The forward shift lever, top caver and all bolts are chrome plated. The bearing housing and side cover are polished billet aluminum.