Shifting Gears / Clutch / Transmission --- How to operate

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

You can get an automatic bike too if you want - like the Honda DN-01.
Part of the shifting thing is somehow being macho, like would you buy a 6 speed Porsche 911 or an automatic? (and then be considered a wuss?). Or an automatic Miata? (A bigger wuss.)
How would those Harley or other big bike owners look at you with an automatic motorcycle when you pull up and park anywhere near them? And would you park near them? Just wondering. :roll: :neener: :poke2: :lol:

Actually I am a bit of a wuss. I would opt for an auto Porsche. One of Yamaha's (???) big touring bikes has an electric shift of some sort and seems to appeal to some riders. Ridley bikes are U.S. made and autos for the non shifting set. Big scooters are autos and proving to be popular and reliable with many folks buying them as touring machines. They also have great handling characteristics which is a bonus in any bike.
Where would I park ?? Beside my friend's H-D of course. Just like where I park my dirty blue Vstrom with no chrome. :lol: