robavi
Scooter Rider
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Age : 68
Location : South East Florida
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Registration date : 2009-05-02
 |  Subject: Transmission  Sat May 09, 2009 2:19 pm | |
| I've noticed when I release the throtle that the transmission doesn't disengage. It seems to down shift. The only time it totally releases, is when it slows down to 15 mph. Is this normal for the Silver Wing? |
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jdeereanton
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1995
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Location : Huntsville, AL
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Registration date : 2008-12-24
| | Subject: Re: Transmission Sat May 09, 2009 3:01 pm | |
| That is completely normal. |
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honda_silver
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2453
Location : Georgetown, Tx
Points : 8254
Registration date : 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Transmission Sat May 09, 2009 4:10 pm | |
| - robavi wrote:
- I've noticed when I release the throtle that the transmission doesn't disengage. It seems to down shift.
That is transmission/engine braking ... which is very helpful in curves and downhill. |
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JeffR
Site Admin
Number of posts : 2600
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Location : Bay Area, Ca
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Registration date : 2008-12-19
| | Subject: Re: Transmission Sat May 09, 2009 10:52 pm | |
| robavi,
You will get used to it and probably be glad that the SWing has good engine-braking. It is great in the twisties and when coming down the mountains, since you don't need to use your brakes much at all. I'm really enjoy having engine-braking and the SWing certainly has more than the Reflex and Majesty I had. |
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Guest
Guest
| | Subject: Re: Transmission Sun May 10, 2009 3:09 am | |
| Normal, and a nice surprise.
The engine braking is so good I wonder if we shouldn't wire the brake light to come on when the throttle is closed. |
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