Automatic Gearboxes on Bikes - Page 4 - SV650.org

fizzwheel · 11-02-09, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

on a bike the right gear at the right time is something practised and perfected

Nail, head hit. I totally agree.

ophic · 11-02-09, 01:31 PM

no-one mention lack of wheelie ability?

11-02-09, 01:49 PM

I've got an auto car, a lot of fun because it's kinda... playable.
On a bike? I'd like semi-auto, so just no clutch, but it's kinda good feeling that jerk when you expect it, could be kinda awkward at low speeds though with engine braking and stuff.

fizzwheel · 11-02-09, 01:52 PM

I've driven a few cars with Semi Auto Paddle shift gear boxes and no clutch, fricken gear change was orrible, its lumpy, not smooth when drive is re-engaged and theres a small lag between you asking for another gear and getting one. I reckon I could have changed it quicker and more smoothly with a convential box, I dont want the gear change on my motorbike to feel like that.

Cars were a Porsche 911 that had been race prepped and a Jaguar XKR...

STRAMASHER · 11-02-09, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

Have you tried their ABS on their 2 2009 Fireblade models (600 &1000)? It was reviwed very positively in the same mag.

Not read any negatives for their new braking system. Its only took 20yrs to find a system that works well! (No pulsing and "running-on" )ABS+CBS ...2 wrongs do make a right?

Smart-card ignition/ Anti-dive/ V-Tec/ CBS spring to mind. Honda are not exclusive in bringing in useless techno-crap. Have you read about Yamahas FJR autoclutch thing? Nightmare.

All you need for a good touring bike is bigCC torque and a "overdrive" top gear.

Don't fancy using anything other than a normal gearbox in poor weather conditions either, do you? Yikes!

View Poll Results: Would you buy a sports bike with an Auto?
Yes I would love an Auto if it's better than a Manual	9	33.33%
No I enjoy changing gears and would never give it up no matter how good it is	15	55.56%
I just like to be awkward	3	11.11%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

11-02-09, 01:31 PM	#32
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11-02-09, 01:49 PM	#33
Thingus Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Automatic Gearboxes on Bikes I've got an auto car, a lot of fun because it's kinda... playable. On a bike? I'd like semi-auto, so just no clutch, but it's kinda good feeling that jerk when you expect it, could be kinda awkward at low speeds though with engine braking and stuff.

11-02-09, 01:52 PM	#34
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Automatic Gearboxes on Bikes I've driven a few cars with Semi Auto Paddle shift gear boxes and no clutch, fricken gear change was orrible, its lumpy, not smooth when drive is re-engaged and theres a small lag between you asking for another gear and getting one. I reckon I could have changed it quicker and more smoothly with a convential box, I dont want the gear change on my motorbike to feel like that. Cars were a Porsche 911 that had been race prepped and a Jaguar XKR... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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