Automatic trans motorcycles

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by racedoll

Maybe I should have bought you that "round tuit" that I found in Chimney Rock.

Don't wait too long. Dad is restoring his 67 sportster and is having some trouble finding parts because he waited too long... too much has to be replaced and too hard to find.

shit I'm a fabricator!

[Particle Man]

I want a bike with a clutch... I feather the clutch at slow speeds to keep revs up and the bike balanced...

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by JoshuaTree

I have taken an Aprilia Mana out for test mileage. Its a GREAT MOTORCYCLE. If I was looking for a 'commuter' bike - especially for stop and go traffic, it would be my choice. You can put it in 'manual' mode, and it acts just like a normal bike, but no clutch actuation to change gears. The standard auto mode is just fine. The sound from the V-Twin is great! If it came with a shaft drive setup and ABS brakes, I'd likely already own one.

This was my take on it too. That demo was a fantastic opportunity. I will say, it was most strange to just sit on it without somewhere to rest the fingers on my left hand... something was missing

It is certainly a bike to TRY regardless of your thoughts on the matter...

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Real shame about that.
The roomie used to have a 400A that was quite fun to ride.

you used to room with prince?

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by Dave

you used to room with prince?

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

Aprilia Mana.

Auto trans motorcycle.... I wouldn't even call it a scooter.

CW reviewed it (and a dozen other mags- but I remember their quote) and called it "a very reasonable, perfectly fine motorcycle that just happens to have an automatic option." They weren't so forgiving of the DN-01- calling it an excuse to shove new technology down our throats, basically.

I wouldn't own the Mana- might be fun to ride, but from what I've heard, it's just way to much like a scooter. Storage under the "tank", and very soft power delivery. The "no lever" thing would drive me nuts too. That was my biggest issue with the Spyder ;-p

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by Dave

you used to room with prince?

Yeah.
We shared Carmen Electra and Mayte.

I only say 'the roomie' because most of you guys (previous CF people aside) wouldn't know who the hell "AdamTLS" was.

[Gas Man]

Good question.

Trip what was that honda that we saw at the GAP gas station. Remember the two old ladies... It was an auto trans.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

That was my biggest issue with the Spyder ;-p

the spyder I rode was a manual, and it was still the biggest piece of shit I have ever sat on.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

the spyder I rode was a manual, and it was still the biggest piece of shit I have ever sat on.

There is no brake lever on the right bar.