mikebeane
Newbie
First time out with Rage was great. Immediate response from throttle. 14 mpg on first tankful. I think it will be better after break-in. Top speed was 103 mph and will go alot faster. Reverse was a little tricky. Getting the lever into reverse. Then track was spinning. But overall, it's a ripper!
snowsweat
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Hey Mike, if your reverse is tricky, shut the machine off. If it goes into reverse easily with the engine off, you just have a slightly tight belt. Either wait for it to wear a bit or shim the secondary. BTW, the Rage is a lot of fun. Great motor for trails and boondocking.
Swiss Sledder
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The other trick for getting it into reverse is to wiggle your butt on the seat so that the back end moves around. It looks goofy, but it works.
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I had the same problem with mine, thought it was in and when I hit the gas I heard some rather unhealthy grinding noises. Out of the 10 times Ive used the reverse, thats the first time it's happened.
p0wd3rp1l0t
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sometimes its pretty tricky, depending on how numb ur fingers r, but usually i just drive forward a couple of inches, but i understand that its not possible in some situations, but just keep playin with it and eventually u'll get it down
MadMax
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I've noticed on my V-max and the new vector if it won't go in reverse just move forward an inch or so.. Goes right in then.... 
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