10-25-2019, 08:31 AM
(10-25-2019, 08:11 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:(10-24-2019, 11:34 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: I would not buy anything that has DCT. Standard or auto.
"The Gold Wing also received a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission" , really???
Source: Motor Cycle News(10-24-2019, 12:10 PM)EmptySea_imp Wrote: why not, peterbaron?
Sea, as I said, I would not for myself.
Seen too many (different makes) replacements, repairs, harsh shifting, lurching, some of bad design backed by ECU updates with no or little improvements.., so had enough.
Also, you must learn to like DCT characteristics, which I don't.
For me, a bike must have standard tranny, I want to control the bike and be busy while riding it, so too many "help" gizmos are of no need for me.
This is not to discourage anyone from buying DCT if you like it, but before, test it extensively.
If I had to buy GW, due to option, I personally would a six-speed manual, not a DCT equipped with.
I wonder if GW service manual gives any safety tips of proper DCT operation or something like it?, chime in guys.
(10-24-2019, 12:10 PM)EmptySea_imp Wrote: why not, peterbaron?
Sea, as I said, I would not for myself.
Seen too many (different makes) replacements, repairs, harsh shifting, lurching, some of bad design backed by ECU updates with no or little improvements.., so had enough.
Also, you must learn to like DCT characteristics, which I don't.
For me, a bike must have standard tranny, I want to control the bike and be busy while riding it, so too many "help" gizmos are of no need for me.
This is not to discourage anyone from buying DCT if you like it, but before, test it extensively.
If I had to buy GW, due to option, I personally would a six-speed manual, not a DCT equipped with.
I wonder if GW service manual gives any safety tips of proper DCT operation or something like it??
The best of both worlds PB: The GW DCT and CB1100.
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RE DCT lurching: (So far) I have not detected that behaviour. It is quite remarkable. Harsh shifting? Essentially the opposite, and even if manually aggressive using the override paddles, it is typically faster and smoother than an aggressive clutch shift equivalent.