This is obviously more of an issue when the motorcycle is parked with the nose facing down-hill. I humbly submit that a motorcycle, regardless of the type of transmission that it has, should never be parked with the nose pointing down-hill to begin with unless there is absolutely no choice. Leaving a manual transmission motorcycle in gear does not guarantee that it will not roll forward either.
I really could have gone either way. One of the short list Wings was a manual and the other was DCT. I'm blessed to have other bikes one of which is a manual so riding a DCT or manual are not exclusive. I do enjoy riding both types but manual is manual all the time while DCT gives me options a manual bike cannot. I think that sometimes we focus on what we give up when you go 100% clutchless but can't fully realize what can DCT bring to riding until some experience with it. Life is not a zero sum game and in many decisions we give up something in order to get something then learn the exchange was worth it. We all know that. I've ridden about 60,000 miles on DCT 700Xs and for me it took many thousands of miles to learn how to fully exploit the transmission and that DCT bike is low horsepower early generation with few firmware options. Sure, there are times I miss having a clutch but it doesn't outweigh what I enjoy what DCT brings to riding. I will say that when I don't ride a manual for three weeks or so I notice that I do lose a bit of polish or finesse. I'll never forget how to use a manual gearbox but when I really a nail a perfect rev-matched downshift then power out of the curve, or don't get it perfect you know the difference that no one else would notice. I have had CVT scooters and DCT is nothing like CVT in power delivery and engine braking.
That's a very appropriate way to say it, Dave, and that is an option not afforded me with all the clutchless technologies.
You might have to take a DCT if you are looking for a 2024 Non tour bagger as i'm thinking that no 6 speed tranny for that version.
Get the Fred Harmon maintenance videos. Really helps with panel removal/install and hidden pins and tabs. Lots of tabs that need to line up on the newer Wings and his videos pretty much address everything except bikes with a clutch.Installed Traxxion Dynamics belly pan and side stand foot. It wasn't too bad taking off the lower tupperware for the first time. Much nicer when the bike is still clean and new. That was the easiest instillation of a skid plate I've put on a bike. Also installed the Shad rack for my top box. That was easy too. So far, this bike has been a breeze to farkle. I might change my mind when I get to remove the upper tupperware. I don't know how I did anything before YouTube......probably broke more stuff
It sure didn't take long to get hot. The humidity felt like a blanket this morning. C'mon autumn.
Mike
Not true, both manual and DCT are available on the Honda website. If they are both truly available at dealers is unknown, although my local dealer had both in the non-Tour version.
I was told by the salesman that the Goldwing only comes in DCT. Not sure I'd trust him. Honda of Russellville used to be a pretty large dealership. I'd always heard they were consistently in the top three in the country. Now, it's almost sad to walk in the building. They had about five Goldwing Tours and my Goldwing on the floor. The Goldwing only comes in matte green so there is no point in having several on the floor. They could've had several in crates in back. Back in the day they always had custom painted Wings and several trikes and it was packed with bikes. Now, they sell more side by sides than motorcycles. Times have certainly changed.
It is the 2024! Both are on the website.
do I see a goldwing in your future...?
... ibike2havefun... hmmm
