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derf 09-09-2009 12:37 AM

Honda Dual Clutch For VFR1200
 
Supposedley this is the tranny going into the VFR1200

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLhx4cQq1sA

Amber Lamps 09-09-2009 02:03 AM

Yea that looks like LOADS of fun!!!!:td:Michael Jackson

karl_1052 09-09-2009 06:11 AM

well you would only have to buy one pazzo.

ghey

pauldun170 09-09-2009 09:42 AM

Awesome...when are they coming out with the automated throttle and steering?
Its honda so pretty soon they will offer a robot who will ride it for you as well.

"But it will be faster on the track!!!"

Doesn't make it anymore fun.

OneSickPsycho 09-09-2009 09:52 AM

I understand why they are doing it, but I don't like it. However, this is nothing new or particularly innovative. They've had automatics for what, like 40 years? The faux-manual mode is somewhat interesting, but I sure as hell wouldn't want one.

smileyman 09-09-2009 09:56 AM

I would think that is the tranny meant fortheir upcoming redesign in the ST1300. It fits in well with the FJ and Concours mission statements. The new sporttourer is said to share alot with the new interceptor...

Amber Lamps 09-09-2009 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho (Post 263209)
I understand why they are doing it, but I don't like it. However, this is nothing new or particularly innovative. They've had automatics for what, like 40 years? The faux-manual mode is somewhat interesting, but I sure as hell wouldn't want one.

Yep not new...

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...rgman650Am.jpg

Rangerscott 09-20-2009 11:06 PM

That stuff needs to be on a goldwing. Not on a sport orientated bike.

Homeslice 09-21-2009 12:21 AM

I like how they try to make regular clutches look cumbersome by having the guy use all 4 fingers. Not only that, but he takes his fingers off the lever and then puts them back on between every single upshift. Nobody does that. :rolleyes:

101lifts2 09-21-2009 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 268210)
I like how they try to make regular clutches look cumbersome by having the guy use all 4 fingers. Not only that, but he takes his fingers off the lever and then puts them back on between every single upshift. Nobody does that. :rolleyes:

That's how I do it. I use all 4 fingers and return them to the grip after each shift. I guess if I was drag racing or sequentially downshifting quickly, then maybe not.

Homeslice 09-21-2009 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 101lifts2 (Post 268215)
That's how I do it. I use all 4 fingers and return them to the grip after each shift. I guess if I was drag racing or sequentially downshifting quickly, then maybe not.


I usually use all 4 to hold the lever back during a red light, but once I've started to move again, I put my ring finger and pinky finger back on the clipon, and just use the other 2 fingers to upshift. I figured that was how most people do it.

fasternyou929 09-21-2009 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 101lifts2 (Post 268215)
That's how I do it. I use all 4 fingers and return them to the grip after each shift. I guess if I was drag racing or sequentially downshifting quickly, then maybe not.

Same here, even at the track.

Mikey 09-21-2009 05:30 AM

I don't think I've used anything other than two fingers on each lever. I also keep those two fingers on each hand covering the levers at all times- they never go down to the clipons. I learned that way riding dirtbikes as a kid, and it just stuck.

smileyman 09-21-2009 09:24 AM

I only clutch on downshifts?

Homeslice 09-21-2009 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey (Post 268221)
I don't think I've used anything other than two fingers on each lever. I also keep those two fingers on each hand covering the levers at all times- they never go down to the clipons. I learned that way riding dirtbikes as a kid, and it just stuck.

Yeah I got that from a trackday instructor. You don't need to pull back the lever all the way anyway, so 2 fingers is enough to give it a nudge.


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