I Almost Didn't Buy It. Here's Why I'm Glad I Did.
I'll be honest — I wasn't sure about this one. A reverse kit for a Harley sounds like something you'd want, but $1,799 is real money, and I'd never heard of Eagle King before. I almost talked myself out of it.
My situation is pretty specific. I live on gravel. Getting out of my garage means backing a heavy Harley over loose ground — and unless I had someone around to help, it was a two-person job every single time. I go to a lot of bike shows too, and sometimes the parking is on soft ground. You get stuck. You need help. After a while, that starts to wear on you.
I did my research. Read the forums. Watched the videos. And I kept coming back to the same question: what happens if something goes wrong during installation and I need support?
"When I got the phone, they have a US phone number. I called the number — every step, every time I called, they answered the phone."
The Installation — What Actually Happened
I'm not a mechanic. I was upfront about that. The kit is described as plug-and-play, but I wanted to see it for myself before I believed it.
The most time-consuming part was pulling the exhaust to get proper access. Once that was done, it was straightforward: remove the primary cover, mount the unit, connect to the starter, plug into the diagnostic port. A few hours total. Eagle King walked me through every step over the phone — including when I had more than one accessory plugged into the diagnostic port. They had an adapter for that. They'd seen it before.
By the end of the afternoon, it was on the bike. I hit the button. The bike moved backward. Smoothly, quietly, with my feet flat on the ground.
Walter's demonstration — see it in action
Walter demonstrates the Eagle King reverse kit — installed on gravel, works exactly as described.
"So easy. With its short feet, perfect."
What Changed After
I don't need help getting out of my garage anymore. I don't think twice about where I park at bike shows. The gravel that used to be a problem is just gravel now.
The thing about this kit is that it doesn't change how the bike rides. It just removes one specific frustration that used to follow me everywhere. You don't realize how much mental energy you spend managing that problem until it's gone.
Would I buy it again? Yes. Would I recommend it to other riders who've been on the fence? That's exactly why I'm talking about it.
Other riders who hesitated — then didn't
"If you're struggling like I was to reverse your 800 lb Harley, the Eagle Kit is the way to go!!"
"Installed it myself without any problems. Works perfectly. Very happy with the purchase and the communication with Eagle King was excellent throughout."
"I was skeptical at first — didn't know the brand, wasn't sure about the price. Six months later I regret nothing. Works exactly as advertised. Customer support was responsive every time I reached out."
"Took a chance on this and I'm so glad I did. Installation was straightforward, kit is solid, and now parking anywhere is just not a problem anymore."
Stop Talking Yourself Out of It.
Compatible with all Touring models 2014–2026 · Ships directly from the factory
The reviews and experiences on this page reflect the personal accounts of individual riders. Individual results may vary. All product information and current pricing should be verified directly at eaglekingtech.com before purchase.