Nashcat
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As most of you know, I'm planning to purchase a 2018 Goldwing in the near future. I'm pretty sure I've made the decision on the red color, but I'm having second thoughts on my initial plan to get it with the DCT transmission.
My first thought on the DCT was, "I want one!" Now after having some time to consider my decision, I'm having second thoughts and considering a manual. I thought that I'd list my Pros and Cons and get some other opinions from the masses.
DCT
Pros
1. Hey, it's cool. It's finally here. Latest and greatest, gotta have it.
2. You don't have to shift.
3. Has a forward "walking speed" similar to the Wing reverse. ( Not sure if it's electric or DCT driven)
4. Has some sort of "hill assist" when starting on grades.
5. Has 7 gears.
Cons
1. Unproven on the Goldwing platform.
2. More things that can go wrong. (Switches and control modules)
3. Probably can't limp home after any transmission error.
4. Unknown performance pulling trailer or camper.
Manual Transmission
Pros
1. Finally has the 6th gear that I keep looking for.
2. Almost $1000 less.
3. You get to shift.
4. Don't have to reprogram brain, when switching between bikes.
Cons (I don't have problems with these)
1. You have to shift.
2. You have to change clutch fluid.
3. You have to know how to start off uphill.
Ride Safe
John
My first thought on the DCT was, "I want one!" Now after having some time to consider my decision, I'm having second thoughts and considering a manual. I thought that I'd list my Pros and Cons and get some other opinions from the masses.
DCT
Pros
1. Hey, it's cool. It's finally here. Latest and greatest, gotta have it.
2. You don't have to shift.
3. Has a forward "walking speed" similar to the Wing reverse. ( Not sure if it's electric or DCT driven)
4. Has some sort of "hill assist" when starting on grades.
5. Has 7 gears.
Cons
1. Unproven on the Goldwing platform.
2. More things that can go wrong. (Switches and control modules)
3. Probably can't limp home after any transmission error.
4. Unknown performance pulling trailer or camper.
Manual Transmission
Pros
1. Finally has the 6th gear that I keep looking for.
2. Almost $1000 less.
3. You get to shift.
4. Don't have to reprogram brain, when switching between bikes.
Cons (I don't have problems with these)
1. You have to shift.
2. You have to change clutch fluid.
3. You have to know how to start off uphill.
Ride Safe
John