I guess there are a few still brand new? At 9k I like it much better than the chain drive scooter motor ctx's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zw2Q4q3sZM On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 10:40 AM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: > ** > When I was in the Marines we were taught how to drive HMMWV (Humm V) which > are automatics. When offroading I'd argue they are better. On one of those > if you need to control wheel spin, then you hold the brake and throttle, > then control your motion by easing pressure off the brake. As for going > down extremely steep grades where brakes are too dangerous to use, you put > the truck in reverse and use throttle to control decent speed. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > ------------------------------ > *From: * Javier Garcia <[email protected]> > *Sender: * [email protected] > *Date: *Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:30:34 -0500 > *To: *nighthawk_lovers<[email protected]> > *ReplyTo: * [email protected] > *Subject: *Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda DN 01 > > I was not commenting on this particular case because the article says > something about the car being equipped with something else. But you always > hear these stories about gas pedals getting stuck, and apparently the > driver had no other option? I will argue that manual transmission is > actually safer in mountain roads, our even in the case of break failure. > > Javier > On Mar 5, 2013 9:42 AM, "Kyle Munz" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> If you read the article he was screaming along at 125mph for over an hour >> until he ran out of gas. The police also had a Renault technician on the >> line to see if he could help (I would love to get a transcript of THAT >> conversation). I'm guessing during that time somebody suggested trying >> putting it in neutral. >> >> -Kyle >> >> >> On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 8:15 AM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Either Kyle's comment or just simple Panic would or could cause one to >>> not put it in Neutral as well. >>> I'd take a bet on panic - cause you can always turn the >>> ignition off as well when driving.... >>> -Joey >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 4:31 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> So I have heard about similar incidents where for example, the gas >>>> pedal gets stucked and the driver cannot control the speed... but... why >>>> isn't that they can't put it in neutral? >>>> >>>> Javier. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 4:25 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Another argument in favor of having a "clutch" device in each car... >>>>> >>>>> http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/13/french-driver-200kmh-car-chase?CMP=SOCNETTXT6966 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -Kyle >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]>wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I have long maintained that the automatic transmission was the start >>>>>> of the 'disconnect' between people who drive cars and 'DRIVERS' - ie - >>>>>> You've got to pay attention when you're shifting, but when you're not >>>>>> shifting, you have time to play with the radio, the GPS navigation >>>>>> system, >>>>>> cell phone, etc. >>>>>> My first three vehicles with four wheels were stick shifts - >>>>>> as was my Fiancee's first car. (She still has it) She has made the >>>>>> decision >>>>>> that she 'wouldn't want to be without it'. It provides control under went >>>>>> and slippery conditions, something we have a lot of up here in the snow >>>>>> belt, since ABS will help you stop, but isn't so much about getting you >>>>>> going. >>>>>> My current four wheeled ride is an auto - I wish it wasn't. >>>>>> It seems that the trend in vehicles is more autos - not >>>>>> necessarily CVTs but certainly automatics. It makes finding a stick >>>>>> relatively difficult if you're looking on the used market, particularly >>>>>> if >>>>>> you're both in a hurry and on a budget. >>>>>> As to how would I react to an automatic bike - I think I >>>>>> would react much like the rest of you on this thread - it just seems >>>>>> wrong. >>>>>> That having been said more motorcyclists is a good thing - but - it just >>>>>> seems to me if you're willing to carve a turn you want to shift while >>>>>> doing >>>>>> it. >>>>>> -Joey >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 3:35 PM, Ross M. Jamison < >>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> All mine are auto. I wouldn't mind a stick shift. However, I get >>>>>>> whatever car is left when everyone in the house chooses theirs for the >>>>>>> day. My NH is the only thing I can claim as mine!!! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>> From: nighthawkin ** >>>>>>> Sent: Mar 4, 2013 2:24 PM >>>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Honda DN 01 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> so i am assuming everyone here drives a stick shift automobile??? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Kurt Nolte <[email protected] >>>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Might not be permitted under the rules, yet. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Don't get me wrong, I am on your side; I would much rather ride >>>>>>>> something that I have to shift than something that does it for me. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> But the fact is that in certain performance aspects, the DCT is >>>>>>>> -clearly- superior, and unfortunately those aspects are also ones that >>>>>>>> appeal to lots of squids, who buy lots of new bikes. Which means that >>>>>>>> it's >>>>>>>> a matter of time before a DCT option makes greater penetration in the >>>>>>>> market. I just hope it won't be too big a share... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -Kurt >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Allen Thomas <[email protected] >>>>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ** >>>>>>>>> Until Honda puts it on their moto GP bike I'll stand on it isn't >>>>>>>>> better than a clutch and an air shifter. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to >>>>>>>> [email protected]. >>>>>>>> Visit this group at >>>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. >>>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to >>>>>>> [email protected]. >>>>>>> Visit this group at >>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to >>>>>>> [email protected]. >>>>>>> Visit this group at >>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> -Joey Kelley >>>>>> JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online >>>>>> JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! 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