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- What is the right tool for the job? What is the best motorcycle for you? This week we will talk about motorcycles and getting one that best fits your needs.
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What? How dare you! Wait..I watched the video, so no problem. That's something I think a lot more people should do prior to making uninformed comments. Judging by the amount of hate mail I received after making that video I came to the conclusion that a lot of people commented simply by looking at the youtube thumb nail and never watched the video or they didn't have the volume on prior to commenting. With that said, I can't understand why Honda's engineers didn't allow a rider to start off in a higher gear at low speeds. That would make the DCT Wing a joy at low speeds and a sure winner at top gun competitions. Some years ago Yamaha made that possible on the SJ 1300's with the auto trans. I rode one at my class and found 3rd gear made low speed turns so easy it was like cheating. A high idle switch on the Wing would also help greatly. Anyway, refer the hate mail to me and say you're just the messenger.😁
Keep up the good work Jerry. I'm an MSF RiderCoach and I applaud your perspective on different motorcycles. I continue to learn from you.
I ride the Honda CRF1000L DCT and in manual mode it'd be 2 quick clicks to bump the gears to 3rd after taking off. I guess it'd be inconvenient if you'd need to turn right away from a stand still, but other than that it could work the way you described it.
I have to say, I enjoy both your video blogs! And it is great to see MCRider being so honest! Jerry is king of slow speed maneuvering, but for overall smart road riding - you cannot beat McRider. I hope you both keep up the great work!!
Thanks for the comment Jerry.
Starting in a higher gear is an interesting concept. If a rider put the bike in manual mode and shifted up to 2nd or 3rd I guess that would provide the same solution but with a little more effort.
I appreciate your channel and years of dedication to helping make better riders.
@@MCrider On the Wing DCT even in manual mode if you put the bike in 2nd or 3rd, it still starts off in 1st until you get above 15mph then it goes to 2nd gear and 3rd won't engage until about 30mph. In other words, it's not really a manual mode. The bike over rides the gear selection in manual mode.
Funny, gracious, good natured and clear. Kinda unique in today’s conflicted on line world. Well done Kevin - we need more people in the TH-cam universe like you! 😇
Thank you Paul!
The right tool for the task at hand is a perfect analogy. You are spot on with practice being key to developing skills. Been riding for 30 years almost and I still go to an empty lot and run through the basics every spring after the bikes been parked all winter.
If you are not familiar with Jerry Palladino's channel...check it out here.
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If you need help with slow-speed skills, get instant access to the Field Guide with exercises to help you develop your skills.
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Yes I’ve seen his channel.His slow speed control is great to watch makes it all look so easy
Thank you Kevin, spending a little time with you is always a pleasure.
Glad you enjoyed it
Well put Kevin!! Especially the part about starter bikes and also the right tool for the task. A year & a half ago, I started out on a Yamaha MT-03. after a year, and 5,000 miles, I bought a Harley Davidson Sport Glide. I love both bikes, and I still have my Yamaha, which now I use to practice low speed stuff in parking lots, as it is lighter and easier to manipulate. I also do a little practicing like that with the HD, but when I'm riding it, I'm usually too busy cruising & enjoying it!! :)
And don't forget about the Catering extra that gives you delicious fresh hot pockets on the Goldwing
And the cappuccino maker!
And the toilet roll dispenser.
Your perspective is spot on! I like the tool analogy, very true. Thanks.
You definitely covered valid points. I took a class instructed by police motor officers. One of them rode a Goldwing DCT like he had done so forever, but it was his first time on it. Clearly motor officers have a skill level most normal people don’t.
Great perspective Kevin. Thanks for sharing some balance on the topic.👊👍🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video as always. You do not see 2 door or 4 door sedans at a gravel pit loading up a few yards of gravel. Also just because an 18 wheeler can't make U-Turns on a dime it doesn't stop them from making their deliveries.
Good point!
Both of you are great guys, and great instructors! I have learned a lot from the two of you and am very appreciative! God bless you guys and ride safe
I love U turns & slow circles on my motorcycles . . . Really !
I thought it was going to be a war of words😂. Thank you both for your guided information ! I love BOTH channels!
Great video as always. 👍
You got me at the beginning! Great video. Very much agree that we can be fans of a brand, but always need to think objectively and recognize nothing is perfect.
Thanks MCrider! I too feel the Goldwing is probably the ultimate touring motorcycle on the market if long distance riding in comfort and style is your goal!! I do however feel that the Goldwing DCT is the Apple Macintosh of touring motorcycles which makes it an aggravation to those of us who like to master the skill of throttle, brake & friction zone every chance we get even if our wives say all we like to do is go in circles and figure 8's. As for me, I prefer the classic styling of a Harley over their competitors so that's why I'll always have one of those in my garage. Perhaps one day when I no longer enjoy ending a 1,000 mile journey with quick figure eight lightly grinding my floor boards, then I'll upgrade to the Goldwing DCT which I think might even be autonomous & electric by the at time. Cheers & keep the great Moto training tips and content flowing!!
100% Kevin. Totally agree. But for those that don’t ride as ballet-like as a Drill Team rider, or slow race winners, it might be why Honda put a “walking mode” on these bikes.
I've watched a quite a few of Jerry's videos, they're pretty good. As to taking a 1,000 lb bike off road, I don't think I'm going to try, just like I won't do a 1,000 mile trip on a dirt bike. Right too for the job. Keep the good stuff coming Kevin.
I used to switch trailers at my work. The switcher we had was a 10-speed. Then the company got an automatic. I didn't like it because I had no control from 0-5 mph. When I get my Goldwing it's going to be a manual (hopefully there's manuals available by the time I can afford one).
I never knew anyone that bought a Goldwing for it's slow U-turn capabilities! DCT will win you over if you give it an honest try.
Im also a yard switcher. I've had to drive regular road tractors with a 10 speed and I hate doing that. I couldn't imagine switching all day every day in a 10 speed. Love the automatic tractors. However, I don't know if I would ever get a DCT bike. That's a big part of the fun for me.
A very well-presented video. You touched on something that I agree with 100% it does not matter what you ride as long as you're riding on two wheels.
MCrider, just to let you know, I learned something from one of your videos that has improved my riding so much that I am ready to ride from one state to another. On one of your videos you spoke about how to reduce the amount of strain on yours hands by being mindful of how one grips the handlebars. I was always struggling with this and it kept me from going longer distances. Before I had to stop every 30 minutes just for a few seconds and get my hand strength back Well, after I viewed you video I tried what you spoke about over and over again till I am now in a good spot to go much longer distances than I used to. Thank you so much for your help!
Great points, well made. I like Jerry’s videos, and as with any bike you need to practice the techniques. I’ve had a DCT Goldwing for about 6 months. I recently did a days slow speed cone training as part of an Advanced riding course in the UK. It was hard work, and the trainers told me I had balls of steel doing it😂 I was sweating like a dwarf nun at a penguin shoot by the end of it, but I could do all of it. The more basic figure of 8’s and cone weaves were no problem and I have never had a problem manoeuvring in tight car parks (and our British car parking slots are a lot smaller than your US ones!). As you say, reverse helps a lot. I actually find it easier than the BMW 1250 GS I had previously. The lower seat helps, and I find the steering lighter. Rain mode makes the throttle less twitchy, which helps me. Keep up the great work😁👍
Blimey mate I thought there was trouble for a minute there. Phew. A very common sense take on the subject. Thank you.
Awesome video Kevin. Thank you for all the information you share
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks!
Competition between brands is always a good thing. It makes manufacturers strive to make a better bike. Great video as always Kevin!
I agree, competition between brands builds better products but unrelenting competition between brand owners gets tiring.
Sir you are the voice of reason, very important point that you made, choosing the right bike for riding needs/style is very important. Love my dual sports since 1994. I wonder if I'd be able to manipulate/ride a street bike.
MCRider and Ride Like A Pro are the two main motorcycle instruction channels that I follow. Gerry gives solid, experienced based instruction and hands-on demonstrations of riding on the bike in real world conditions. Keven is a master at safety instruction and dealing with the thinking and planning processes you need for safe riding. The two channels complement each other perfectly and following both has made me a much better all around rider.
Thanks Jon, I appreciate it.
You may want to check out MotoJitsu and Prorider Central Texas. I found Jerry to be a little curt and too cute and focuses on slow speed to the exclusion of everything else and does it only in perfect conditions
@@gfunk63901 MotoJitsu was a complete knob to me when I addressed some issues about shorter riders. I will never follow him again. Way to pompous and arrogant.
I have brought up a question several times about the linked braking on a G/Wing Specifically '01 thru '17. Got all kind of wrong comments about it not working at low speed, etc. Also comments about the '18 and up. I am not talking about the ABS system. ALL '01 thru '17 Wings have linked brakes. Matters not if they are ABS or standard brakes. It is strictly a mechanical system, no electronics involved. How does this affect the low speed, tight turn handling when you try to "drag" the rear brake but you get BOTH brakes? Yes, I know the rear brake pedal only actuates one piston of the LF brake caliper, but it is still braking at all speeds, slow or fast. Would appreciate your professional comment! Thanks!
You had me for a minute! DCT rider here and I confirm that you and Jerry are 100% right.
I’m with ya. 110%
I am 56 and started riding last March after taking my MSF course. My first bike was/is a 99 Honda Shadow Ace 750. I have bought this year, late summer, a 99 Moto Guzzi California V11 and love it. But it would not have been a good one to start on. The Honda was great and I still enjoy it. By the way, I live in Southern KY and mostly ride the back roads of Eastern Ky to enjoy the scenery and the curves. Ride Safe everyone. Love your channel.
Hahaa, well played Kev, well played. Here in Australia, most states require new riders to start out on bikes lower than 660cc capacity (with a pwr/wt restriction prohibiting the 600cc sports bikes), and spend a year or so on it before upgrading to a larger capacity. When I got my license, that restriction was much lower, forcing new riders onto 250s. I started out on a Yamaha FZR250R and rode it for 3 years, then stepped up to a Hayabusa. As you say, you don't buy a Goldwing (or a Hayabusa for that matter) to spend all day doing tight u-turns in carparks. I don't think I've done a single tight u-turn since I got my license. Being aware of one's surroundings and a little forward planning makes such a move redundant. So does a neat trick an old bloke showed me to turn the bike in its own length by hopping off and using the sidestand, lifting the rear wheel off the ground and pivoting the bike around the sidestand with the front wheel on full left lock. One thing's for sure, a 12 hour ride on the Hayabusa is a lot more comfortable than the same ride on the little FZR, and my DT200R is much better on the loose stuff. Different tools for different jobs... I could not agree more.
Been watching you and Jerry for a long time and you both keep teaching me great stuff.
Thanks 👍
I agree about the DCT . I have had several students this year on Wings and Africa Twins having low speed handling problems. I do what others have already said...rain mode and run the throttle against the rear brake. Works with CVT scooters as well.
Love Jerry’s videos and the information He puts out. I think He is top of the mark.
Well played Kevin. I feel like this just the kind of friendly jab Jerry would be into.
Kevin, superb informations, as always. Keep up the good work. 👍😊
Just what America needs my two favorite coaches having a reasonable conversation. It's not what we ride but let's ride happy holidays ride happy, be nice everyone.
Lol! This was great. I'm planning on taking one of Jerry's courses in December. I bet he would enjoy this video. Thanks for what you do Kevin. Keep up the good work and I'll keep practicing!
I'd bet he's seen the video already.
Thanks Kevin! Had to put the bike away for the season in my part of Canada! Look forward to a winter of watching, maybe a ridealong or two will help carry us through the off season! The right tool, great analogy I would love to have a tool box of choices, maybe my V-STAR for touring, an adventure bike for those undecided days, and a Spyder or a Tilting Motor Works for something different. God bless.
"...and work to get better at whatever you own" This. 1000% I went from my class where I learned on a Honda Monkey and bought an Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT. These are the only two bikes I've ever ridden. I dropped the AT 5 times while working on slow speed maneuvers (hooray for crash bars) but have come a LONG way since then. MotoJitsu, Jerry P's vids, yours...all extremely helpful to learn and continue to improve. I now have just over 2 years with this bike, 13k miles, been on multiple types of roads/surfaces, and so on. Has been the right bike *for me* and I haven't looked back. Keep up the good work!
Great video. My first bike was and still is a ~700lb Softail. Been riding it almost 20 years but I wouldn’t mind a smaller bike, as an addition, to practice my slow speed skills, especially u-turns.
Excellent video Kevin. Great advice as always from you and occasionally from Jerry. JK, great stuff from both.
Love what you ride, learn how to ride it well "safely" and enjoy.
All good points. With practice the dtc would be able to perform slow speed maneuvers at a proficient level.
MCrider! You are 100% right. I find that most people do not know how to carry on a productive conversation when opinions are expressed. The main reason for this is selfishness and or narcissism. If everyone would follow the principle the inspired apostle Paul laid out in Philippians 2:3,4. The world would be a much better place! Take care my friend.
Great points.
Mc Rider and Ride like a pro are both good places to learn about motorcycles. Always good to have different view points. In the end, we all learn and leave with more experience.
Look forward to your videos every Friday, Kevin! Especially now that my bike’s in winter storage!! 😛
Glad you like them!
My 2019 DCT is the perfect bike for me. Like MC Rider says it’s the best bike for tearing up the interstate comfortably and I might add cruising the country twisties. Palladino is right too. It’s a bear at slow speeds making tight turns. I didn’t get offended when I watched Palladinos video about the toughest bikes to ride at slow speeds , on the contrary , it was a great Aha moment for me. I felt justified when I saw my beloved DCT picked as the most difficult by a respected professional like Mr. Palladino. I said to myself “I knew it! I struggle with slow maneuvers for a reason!” Thanks MC Rider and thanks Mr. Palladino!
I enjoy my Africa Twin DCT. I practice slow speed maneuvering on and off road all the time. Create tension with the rear brake, in the correct mode and it does just fine. Practice.
You got me on this one. I don't ride a bagger but I'm always down for at mud fight.😂
I could do with one of these goldwings.
I have been riding for years but here in the UK we get all kinds of weather.
I was on my Yamaha FJ1200 ABS and even though it has ABS the rear wheel locked up on a wet road.
I had a van behind me and one at my side so was boxed in i panicked by pulling in the clutch and applying the rear brake only to lock up and slide down the road at 50mph.
Ended up in hospital with a dislocated shoulder.
ABS and DCT together would have been really handy at the time!
Great channel MCrider been watching your channel for years.
It seems I seldom hear it mentioned that in an emergency fast stop the DCT makes it safer for me. It is one large piece of an emergency stop that I don’t have to think about as the bike will downshift itself. I can concentrate on braking and controlling the motorcycle. This feature far outweighs any disadvantage in navigating parking lot cones. I have the DCT on the Honda CTX 700.
Keep up the good work 👍
Nicely done. Good juice on the tools.
Thanks 👍
I have an NC750X DCT.
I don't really do much riding amongst cones, so whatever control I give up is more than compensated for by what I gain doing everything else.
I can see Jerry starting this video, running for the phone and angrily dialing you, while his wife, still watching the video in the background, is yelling; "Jerry wait a minute, put the phone down!"
LOL, he is an ex-cop...I wanna stay on his good side. ;)
Great info.. 'Friction zone', not a term I personally hear in the UK, but think I'll use that in my teaching.
As Robert Pirsig noted in his book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance “The test of any machine is the satisfaction it gives you.” Most younger, more coordinated and skillful TH-cam motorcycle vlogers trash my Honda CB300RA as too underpowered, slow or boring. As a now elderly rider it gives me a great amount of satisfaction.
Just go practice. I teach classes too and I spend a few minutes before people come to class to practice on my DCT. Throw it into Rain mode until you get used to throttle and brake control. I can confirm that it’s way easier to maneuver than the previous version.
EXCELLENT JOB WELL DONE 👏 ✔ 👍
couldn't agree more, i watched his video before this one and felt the same way / Well said!
I was wondering where you were going with this. I too am in agreement with Jerry and you. My DCT is the most difficult, heavy bike, to manipulate at slow speeds. This is the one maneuver I hate to have to do on my bike.
I test drove an electric mc the other day, the same issue seems present at low speed. The regenerative brakes in eco mode really slow you down when throtel is off. The pickup is incredible.
Congrats. You certainly got my attention with the title of this video as I own a dct goldwing and a road king like you do. This year I rode my goldwing all year long and getting better and better at it. One thing I noticed is that it is easier to maneuver in traffic and does not need as much wigling in slow traffic than my road king as if it seems to be better balanced when going in a straight line. However in making u turns it is more challenging as you and Gerry pointed out. Another reason for it to be more difficult in u turns would be the width of the tires. On the newest versions of the goldwing the tires are wider than on the previous ones. I used to own a 2015 goldwing before and it was easier to get it to lean as its tires were sleakier. That is a subject which you did not cover nor Gerry, I believe.
But hey, how many you turns do you make in a day compared with being stuck in traffic? That is the point. Not only the weight and size of the motorcycle is important, but the environnement in which you evolve on your bike is to be considered, I think. Thanks again for this morning chronical. Take care.
If you are wiggling in slow traffic, is you balance, confidence and training that is bad, the bike balance just fine. The bike balance just fine. If that is of, you should would crash pretty fast.
And the other thing you say they have not been talking about… That is one of the things Jerry talks most about in his course and videos. That is turning and U-turns. Most of his course is turning the bike, and U-turns. So I don't think you have watched many of them. And at lest not trained on the techniques enough.
That is the part about the bike is hard to turn. The bike is not harder to turn or lean with wider tires, with the right techniques.
The only thing that can make the bike a bit hard to lean, is if you set a car tire on the bike. To get it to last longer. Or if you have been riding 1000's of miles in a strait line. And it maybe that Honda has put on a tire that is more flat, to make the bike more steady in low speed. But even then it is not very hard with the right techniques, to get the bike to lean. It is still just the push on the handlebar, on the side you want to go. And the bike will lean over, and turn the same way you pushed on. That is how the bike turns, and the only way to make the bike turn.
The laws of physics, do not change. And they do not care if you believe in them or not. They want ever change, even if you want them to. And it is also the thing that makes the most accidents and kill the most riders on the road. That is because of the myths that has been made against counter-steering. And if you don't believe in it, it is nothing that can help you. Then you have to keep fighting your bike and the laws of physics. It's your life. We can't make you do things you don't want to do. But then stop complain about your bike is hard to turn. The only reason is that you don't train the proper techniques enough.
Hmmm. As always I enjoyed your video Kevin. My three go to youtubers are Kevin, Jerry, and Motojitsu (Fast Eddie). I spend several hours each week playing in parking lots and I like to take at least one advanced riding course each year. The advanced riding tends to be on the track with Yamaha Champ School or California Super Bike and I use their bikes as they are designed and equipped for above highway speed riding. Once the bikes are moving, you seldom even use the clutch on the track. I am also 67 years old and have just ordered a dct tourer after test riding both the manual and dct. My point is that the dct offers unique features that I am hopeful will keep me on two wheels longer as those age numbers keep creeping up. I am also confident that I will be able to continue to go around cones at slow speeds in parking lots. Whether it’s 18 or 20’ uturns, I want to be able to competently and confidently perform the manoeuvre. Thanks for your insights Kevin.
All bikes with topspeed higher then highway speed, are equipped with tires that can handle the top speed of the bike. And has noting to do whit Yamaha Champ School or California Super Bike school. I believe they also use standard bikes, and not race bikes, that you are implying. Not using the clutch is also not a track tool. Many bikes has quick shifter and auto bleeper, so you don't need to use the clutch when the bike is moving. A track is only a road that is made as a circle, with at least 2 corners or more. Think you are mixing track riding with competition racing. That is way different things, and has noting to do with each other.
Lot's of great information in this video! I have to admit, based on the title, I thought this was gonna lead to a pay per view cage match. But I guess that's not gonna happen. Either way, keep up the great videos and with any luck I hope to take a course or two in the next year with Jerry to help with my low speed skills.
Take care guys!
3rd time I've listened to this. A lot of wisdom here. Few like my bikes, all 3 are out of production. But I like them. And that's what counts.
my scooter has a cvt and yeah it can be tricky to know when it will grip. But you can kinda feel it.
As always sage advice!
Always a thumbs up.
I value your opinion. Also Jerry’s opinion is on point on the subject.
Great comments, always a balanced view
Good words to live and ride by👍
Enjoyed the video Kevin. 🤘⚡️🤘✨
Appreciate it!
Enjoy your videos and those by other coaches. I think engine (wheelie) control on my BMW R1200GS LC 2013 and up, chops the throttle sometimes on very sharp U turns, it notices the front going a lot faster/farther than the rear and you might suddenly start to drop your passenger when the fuel injection suddenly shuts off and comes on fairly quickly.
I enjoyed My Goldwing Airbag DCT quite a bit. I did sell it however.....and got an Africa Twin DCT. Man I love that DCT transmission. It's especially good at off road at slow speed stuff, because it's basically impossible to accidentally kill the engine.
You got me ! Good acting… positive content as usual!
True words here!
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I rode a friends DCT Gold Wing a while back. It's nice for around town and I love the reverse power, but it totally shines on the highway. Slow speed tight turns weren't easy, so I avoided doing that as much as possible.
Well said. I like you both and watch you both. But the "right tool for the right job" was a great analogy. And I liked how you described the "pluses" of the GW. GW's are not for me, I ride a Dyna, a Sporty and a Stratoliner. But the way you talked about your GW, gave me a whole new respect for them. Good job Kevin, good job Jerry, yall keep up the good work.
As an owner of a 2018 Goldwing non-tour DCT, I have to agree with everything you and Jerry have to say. I keep practicing my low speed handling and yes, I do find it more difficult. Wish I could find a channel dedicated to DCT slow speed handling. But key is to practice, practice, practice... Even with that said, there is no other bike I would buy right now. Love my Goldwing DCT and willing to put in the hours to improve. Hoping to spend time with Jerry once I feel more confident so I don't put us DCT owners to shame ;)
The more you train on your own, the more chance you have pick up bad habits. And the more you train on those bad habits, the harder they are to train away bad habits first, and learn the right way after. So if you don't want to struggle on this for many years to come. Learn it the right way first. Trying to train away bad habits, is something can sometimes be impossible, to do. That is one of the hardest tings to do ever, is to unlearn something you done multiple times.
So if I had been you. I take the course first, and train after. Because then Jerry can take away the bad habits, before you get them stuck too much. That can fast go to be hard, to be something you give up on learning.
That's why the old saying… It is hard to teaches old dogs, do new tricks. Because the hardest to do, is not to learn something new. But to take away the bad habits. And they keep getting stuck, and coming back and make everything very hard to learn.
@@Gismo3333 Good point, but Jerry does sell his training video so you can practice at your own pace. Hopefully that prevents me from training in bad habits.
@@dabike All the courses are also at your pace. No one is going to push you to do something you can't do. But you do as you think is best, for you.
MC Rider, I share your opinion 100%. There are many experts who speak out, speak out without first thinking. Thoughts from a BMW Adventure rider from Sweden.
👍👍👍I got a 700 ctx dct and it’s awesome ,, totally agree sir it’s not a race bike it’s manly to enjoy the ride no clutch
yeah the Motor Man is awesome
I agree
Kevin, I get a kick out of the way you address this topic. If you're not the owner, don't knock the ride. Master what you own and be happy. Thanks big guy!!
Ha! You just click baited me...usually I'm not a fan of that but you're so soft spoken that I didn't mind. Many blessings to you 🙏.
🤣 i was about to say..im sorry hut i have to agree with him.
I love my dct but it has a bit of a harder learning curve when it comes to slow speed maneuvering skills. Hard but not impossible.
You click baited me, but in a good way. I should have known you wouldn't be the type of person to create controversy when it's not needed. Excellent video as always. Your explanation of things is so concise/ clear cut and makes sense all the time. You truly are the voice of reason in the motorcycle community. I only have 2 seasons under my belt and started riding at age 59. 8400 miles later I am a much better rider. This is due to watching your videos from day one and actually practicing in parking lots. Also took the time to take 2 advanced motorcycle skill classes. Stay safe out there Kevin. Fridays are my favorite day and you know why. Jim...out.
Awesome, thanks so much Jim.
Excellent advice, it's a shame people get upset about any comments of their chosen ride. Just enjoy the ride as long as its a safe one
Hahaha. Great video sir! Thanks. My Victory Vision has been on the track but it isn't really made for it. It's better at cone courses than the pilot, although I continue to practice 🤣... And it makes hundreds of miles a day vanish under the tires with amazing comfort for both passenger and pilot. The giant front fairing limits the lane splitting that I can do but damn is it cozy in the cold and rain. Strong points, weak points... All of our bikes have 'em.
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DCT friction zone just takes a little practice-very maneuverable👍🏻
It can be done but it is not as natural as a clutch for me.
I love respectful debates! Well done! MotorMan is awesome, as well.
I watched that video not long ago. I am a novice rider and I have struggled in slow speed manuvering
Hi Todd, there are several videos here to help.
www.mcrider.com/?s=slow+speed
Most scooters don't have a clutch, would you say they are hard to make tight slow turns too?
The right tool for the job, great mechanical example. Never hurts to have more tools to use, more bikes the better.