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Old 09-09-2009, 09:52 AM   #1
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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.
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Old 09-09-2009, 09:56 AM   #2
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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...
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Old 09-09-2009, 10:38 AM   #3
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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...

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Old 09-20-2009, 11:06 PM   #4
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That stuff needs to be on a goldwing. Not on a sport orientated bike.
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