23 Years in the Military Taught Me to Never Give Up. This Kit Kept Me on Two Wheels.
I spent 23 years in the military. You learn pretty quickly that giving up isn't an option — not when it matters. So when my Harley started feeling like something I might have to give up, that hit different.
It wasn't one thing. It was the accumulation. My kickstand feet — what riders call "paintbrush feet" — were making it harder to control the bike in reverse, especially with a passenger. The weight of the bike, the angle of the ground, the moment of uncertainty when you're trying to back up and nothing feels solid under you.
I started hearing it from other veterans too. Guys who'd ridden for decades, quietly considering whether it was time to go to a trike. Or stop riding altogether. We weren't ready for that conversation. Not yet.
"We're not going to have to give up our two wheels anymore. There's something on the market, folks. Especially for us."
Carlton's review — in his own words
Carlton Richard, U.S. Military Veteran — sharing his experience with the Eagle King Reverse Kit.
What Actually Changed
The Eagle King kit is electric, plug-and-play, and requires no drilling. It mounts to the outside of the transmission and connects through the bike's diagnostic port. One button. The bike moves backward smoothly, hands on the bars, feet on the ground.
For riders dealing with physical limitations — bad knees, bad back, reduced leg strength — that single change rewrites what's possible. You're not fighting the bike anymore. You're just riding it.
Carlton put it plainly: if you're having trouble with your kickstand, pulling backward with a passenger — this will change your life. Not an exaggeration. A straightforward observation from someone who's been around long enough to know the difference between a gimmick and a real solution.
"This product changed my life. If you're having trouble with your bike kickstand, pulling it backward when you have a passenger — this will change your life."
You're Not Alone in This
Carlton's experience isn't unique. Across the Harley Touring community, riders are having the same quiet conversation — how much longer can I keep doing this the way I've been doing it? The answer, more often than not, is that the problem isn't the rider. It's that the bike was never designed to be pushed backward by one person.
Other riders, same realization
"I have bad knees and a bad back. I keep it in my shop so I either have to back it in or out from grass. It's a game changer. I love it."
"Backing at an upward angle or on gravel was getting to be a pain. Having auto reverse has been awesome. Can back anywhere — and with the wife still on back. It's very smooth and I would buy it again and again."
"I have had other mechanical reverse kits. This Eagle King is far superior than any other I have tried. I know the Eagle King reverse kit is a lot of money for most guys but I am here to tell you it's worth every dollar. Ride safe — forward and backwards."
"Bought one for my wife's 24 Road King, then decided to put one on my 24 Road Glide. I've got a 30 inch inseam so backing up on anything other than solid asphalt can be challenging. All in all very happy with the purchase. Customer service was great."
Keep Riding. On Two Wheels.
Compatible with all Touring models 2014–2026 · Ships directly from the factory
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