07-14-2019, 02:11 PM
My '17 EX has basically zero drivelash, and absolutely perfect throttle response. No snatchy throttle, no low-gear jerkiness...nothing whatsoever. I don't have to feather the clutch, or ride around anything. Whether taking off quickly or slowly from a dead stop, riding hard in tight switchbacks, or just tooling along in stop-and-go traffic, the entire driveline behaves perfectly.
The utter smoothness of the driveline is one of the definite saving graces of this motorcycle, the others being the excellent ride quality, and its stellar looks. I can't even imagine having any complaints about drivelash with this bike. Unless the older models are different from the '17 in this regard, all I can think is the chain isn't tight enough, or the cush drive is worn out.
The utter smoothness of the driveline is one of the definite saving graces of this motorcycle, the others being the excellent ride quality, and its stellar looks. I can't even imagine having any complaints about drivelash with this bike. Unless the older models are different from the '17 in this regard, all I can think is the chain isn't tight enough, or the cush drive is worn out.