(10-29-2019 12:59 AM)Wisedrum Wrote: ... prefer automatic with cars, makes driving so much easier. Don't have to switch gears in the city from traffic light to traffic light again and again.
On the other hand I like switching gears with a motorbike. It's a whole different story and part of the joy riding it.
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(+1)
Me too = +1
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10-29-2019 05:49 AM
alprider
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of sure here in the mountains and hills i use the + and - button minimum as often as like my hand/foot by a normal gearbox....specaly: enginebrake enginebrake enginebrake and again enginebrake....
and bcos i dont like high rpms...i switch self long before up as would make it the autosensor...(here in this case my experinces with the little 750ccm bcos Turn throttle back works not always already)
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10-29-2019 07:20 AM
GoldOxide
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(10-29-2019 07:20 AM)alprider Wrote: of sure here in the mountains and hills i use the + and - button minimum as often as like my hand/foot by a normal gearbox....specaly: enginebrake enginebrake enginebrake and again enginebrake....
and bcos i dont like high rpms...i switch self long before up as would make it the autosensor...(here in this case my experinces with the little 750ccm bcos Turn throttle back works not always already)
The (+) / (-) paddle buttons on the DCT work well with engine braking.
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10-29-2019 09:03 AM
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D.V. has failed fixing the RELT's issue = restoring to OEM version, so got fired, and Lord Knight took his place......
Also heard that Lord Popgun had too many sleepless nights and frequent headaches ...
"Drop a gear and disappear"®
'14 CB1100 DLX-#170 ® 26K kms (FOX - pleasure horse)
'14 CB1100/ABS ® 113K kms (MYSHOL - white draft horse)
'13 CB1100/c-ABS - 56K kms - sold
*Grand Chancellor*
12-12-2019 05:44 PM
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