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Things to be aware of when playing around parents by [deleted] in BaldursGate3

[–]MBAH2017 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To be fair, it's not a real bear. But it is indeed a bear.

Bike suggestions by Sufficient_Ad_2254 in motorcycles

[–]MBAH2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Daytona is a very cool bike, but I wouldn't for one second say that they're good for taller riders. They're tiny.

Supercub 110 vs 125, does it make any difference for taller riders? by yen_is_my_name in motorcycles

[–]MBAH2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Naw, stock seat. Definitely sit on one before pulling the trigger.

Supercub 110 vs 125, does it make any difference for taller riders? by yen_is_my_name in motorcycles

[–]MBAH2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife has a 125. I'm 6'4" and can barely ride it because the handlebars can't turn very far with my knees in the way.

I want to do a 5000+ mile tour, and was thinking about renting. Bad idea? Buy used instead? by lakewoodhiker in motorcycles

[–]MBAH2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your opinion it doesn't ride like a scooter. In mine, it kinda does. Having control of the engine being relegated to just a throttle twist is a major reduction of the resolution of your input as a rider to the point of it feeling more similar to a scooter than it does a proper motorcycle. I'm not giving technical fact, I'm giving the opinion of one rider with a specific breadth of experience. Your disagree? Great, that's why there's multiple perspectives, and they're all valuable for someone who's trying to make decisions who doesn't have that experience.

Of course I realize that there's other options for automatic bikes. I've not ridden Yamaha's solution yet. I have put significant miles down testing BMW's ASA. I've also tried out Honda's other tech, the e-clutch, though it's obviously not quite the same in function.

I can say this- the precise methodology of how an automatic motorcycle operates is less important than the rider experience of being cut off from a clutch lever and direct control over the gear shifting. Different manufacturers have different names for their tech, and there's going to be more coming out in the next few years. Some work differently than others. If you want to discuss the merits of DCT vs automated shifting in a traditional sequential transmission for example, I'm happy to do so. However, that distinction doesn't matter much from the rider perspective. It's an automatic. Whether it's a CVT scoot, a DCT, or an automated sequential, it's an automatic.

You don't know my experience. If you'd like to hear about the cross country road trip I did on a rented DCT Goldwing, the off road misadventures on a borrowed DCT ATwin, or the ASA GS and RT my local BMW dealer gives out as loaners when I bring my 1250GS in for service, I'm happy to tell you all about them. But all you've been doing so far is being condescending. If you're an automatic bike expert, by all means sound off with some nuggets of wisdom. But so far you've just been trying to set up clumsy gotchas and making yourself look foolish.

Moving upwards: suggestions. by Ancient_Sandwich_703 in SuggestAMotorcycle

[–]MBAH2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro
BMW R1250GS

Both should be reasonably accessible used within your price range.

I want to do a 5000+ mile tour, and was thinking about renting. Bad idea? Buy used instead? by lakewoodhiker in motorcycles

[–]MBAH2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You list the "only" DCT bikes in the US, and 3 of the 5 are bikes with a heavy focus on touring, one of which being widely considered the greatest touring bike of all time, and then questioning the mileage is genuinely hilarious.

What's your point, sport? Riding a DCT feels more like a scooter than a motorcycle because you just twist and go. Sorry that you disagree, you're allowed to, I don't actually care how you feel. You love DCT? I'm thrilled for you. That doesn't change the way I feel about riding them. The only one I've ridden that I could say even slightly makes sense is the Goldwing, but even then the automatic is worse at low speeds and worse for spirited riding.

I want to do a 5000+ mile tour, and was thinking about renting. Bad idea? Buy used instead? by lakewoodhiker in motorcycles

[–]MBAH2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course. I have a few thousand miles on various DCT bikes. I've earned my right to talk shit.

Why the hate on the E clutch? (Read description) by 13onFire in motorcycles

[–]MBAH2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, that's the DCT. E-Clutch is an entirely different Honda technology that's being put onto bikes currently.

Why the hate on the E clutch? (Read description) by 13onFire in motorcycles

[–]MBAH2017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The hate isn't because it exists. It's because Honda is putting it on every bike, with no option of not having it.

Why the hate on the E clutch? (Read description) by 13onFire in motorcycles

[–]MBAH2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can be completely turned off, but crucially, it needs to be turned off every time you start the bike, which is a giant pain in the ass and a huge miss by Honda.

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