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Automatic or Standard Shift

hgsc90 Topics: 11 Posts: 3721	hgsc90 wrote over 2 years ago My cushman had a centrifugal clutch with a pedal and 2 speed transmision. Last year Honda had a 680cc Sport/ Tour hydraulic drive /no shift. Now Aprilla Mona Sport 850 5 speed automatic with 5 select style shift and push button sport select. Honda was $14,600 and the Aprilla is $9,000. Will the auto be the future or follow the Hondamatic 400? ?????
rory1 Topics: 53 Posts: 793	rory1 wrote over 2 years ago Stick to what ya know, before long the bikes will drive on voice recognition alone, they are taking the challenge out of biking and with it the fun...........feck the future,live today tomorrow will look after itself. ______________________ The best arguement against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter
bullmoose Topics: 20 Posts: 416	bullmoose wrote over 2 years ago give me an old kick start bare bones bike any day
BlvdCruiser Topics: 143 Posts: 2719	BlvdCruiser wrote over 2 years ago Automatic on a bike just ain't right.............................. ______________________ You should treat every man you encounter with respect, but treating a man with respect and respecting a man are two different things. The first is given, the second must be earned.
chywolf Topics: 6 Posts: 147	chywolf wrote over 2 years ago 1999, Ridley introduced the first fully automatic street/cruiser motorcycle known as the Ridley Speedster. The 3/4 scale motorcycle featured a nearly 600cc Ridley V-Twin engine, fully automatic CVT transmission, low 24 inch seat height, and weighed less than 270 pounds. The next innovation for Ridley was announced in 2003, when the company introduced its first "full size" automatic motorcycle, the Auto-Glide. By focusing on key features such as a low seat height, light weight and fully automatic transmission Ridley was able to capture the new rider segment with great success. Sales of the Auto-Glide boomed along with the dramatic increase of new riders. Ridley Auto Glide Chopper http://www.ridleymotorcycles.com Not for me thanks but they are a growing United States based company.
RexTheRoadDog Topics: 41 Posts: 6225	RexTheRoadDog wrote over 2 years ago NO WAY! ______________________
rocky69 Topics: 0 Posts: 55	rocky69 wrote over 2 years ago its my understanding that honda is bring back a goldwing with an automatic tranny in 2011 or 2012
bullmoose Topics: 20 Posts: 416	bullmoose wrote over 2 years ago i can see it for someone with a disability could be just the thing to get them back on the road
NightDragon Topics: 128 Posts: 2449	NightDragon wrote over 2 years ago It's like driving a shelby cobra with a automatic in it.........takes the fun out Dragon ______________________
RexTheRoadDog Topics: 41 Posts: 6225	RexTheRoadDog wrote over 2 years ago, Modified over 2 years ago bullmoose wrote... i can see it for someone with a disability could be just the thing to get them back on the road Hey Moose Very Good Point. When and if that happens to me I would eat my words. But for now I agree with night dragon. ______________________
Lucky Topics: 139 Posts: 2780	Lucky wrote over 2 years ago I just coun't see riding a motorcycle without the shifting, its just part of riding...and a fun part at that. ______________________
chywolf Topics: 6 Posts: 147	chywolf wrote over 2 years ago bullmoose wrote... i can see it for someone with a disability could be just the thing to get them back on the road A brother with a disability is why I looked into the Ridley's to start with . He had to have his left ankle fused and has found it difficult to shift since there is no longer any movement in the ankle.
bullmoose Topics: 20 Posts: 416	bullmoose wrote over 2 years ago think if they made a trike how many others could ride
Seakers Topics: 21 Posts: 1309	Seakers wrote over 2 years ago I like they are doing that but it makes me worry about all the cages think o I dont have to shift ill get one now (4-6 gears is to many). disabled brothers and sisters is different im talking more about the "RUB" that cant drive their cages. I did not get my lisence to ride to drive an automatic motorcycle B.S. lol. But most call me an A$$. lol ______________________ If You Can't Stand Behind Our Troops, Feel Free To Stand Infront of Them!
Topics: 0 Posts: 885	wrote about 1 year ago, Modified about 1 year ago here's how a guy I know takes care of his biking needs.
TheX Topics: 0 Posts: 63	TheX wrote about 1 year ago Riddley was the first AMERICAN automatic, and even that is a bit of a misnomer. The Riddley uses a CVT clutched drive system so it never really shifts. Honda, and Suzuki both has true automatics in the early eighties. Honda even had a version in the 750 Four. The guts from that tranny were identical to the Civic trans of the late 70's Today you can buy a Kawasaki Concourse with an electric shift manual. Still need to use the clutch for start, and stop. The Can Am trike is available with a electric shift manual that uses a electronic powder clutch that does the job without a lever. Honda in virtually every other non 3rd world market has this strange ass sport bike/scooter hybrid with a fully automatic trans that even blips the throttle on decel like the units in Ferrari, and BMW cars
Topics: 20 Posts: 1819	wrote about 1 year ago What is next? "A limo Bike with a paid driver and a stocked bar tv phone and a b' day potty" well the stocked bar sounds ok. ______________________
TheX Topics: 0 Posts: 63	TheX wrote about 1 year ago shedsruty59 wrote... What is next? "A limo Bike with a paid driver and a stocked bar tv phone and a b' day potty" well the stocked bar sounds ok. Something like this??
RexTheRoadDog Topics: 41 Posts: 6225	RexTheRoadDog wrote about 1 year ago The problem with extremes is they are too far from the norm. ______________________

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