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6 speed tranny problems?
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<blockquote data-quote="Warchild" data-source="post: 1423787" data-attributes="member: 4"><p>I have not heard of a single problem issue with the Gen IV's 6-speed transmission.</p><p></p><p>However.... the 6-speed transmission appears to make a significant difference compared to the 5-speed transmission, </p><p></p><p>Having been riding four different generations of this bike for the past 17 years, I can say with good authority that, for me, the 6-speed transmission has absolutely changed the character of the bike when in the tighter twisties. I am finding myself shifting noticeably more often on the Gen IV in any given set of canyon corners, compared with going through those same set of curves on the 5-speed platform. Which isn't really a surprised - actually expected, and mcatrophy's <span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>OUTSTANDING</strong></span> gear-ratio charts above will also show why I am shifting a bit more.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line (for me) is that I actually don't spend much time in 6th gear unless droning on the interstate (where 6th gear still gives me mid-40's MPG, even loaded down with gear and my bride Annie on the back). Otherwise, I am working thru the lower gears a fair amount more than previous three generations of this bike.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Warchild, post: 1423787, member: 4"] I have not heard of a single problem issue with the Gen IV's 6-speed transmission. However.... the 6-speed transmission appears to make a significant difference compared to the 5-speed transmission, Having been riding four different generations of this bike for the past 17 years, I can say with good authority that, for me, the 6-speed transmission has absolutely changed the character of the bike when in the tighter twisties. I am finding myself shifting noticeably more often on the Gen IV in any given set of canyon corners, compared with going through those same set of curves on the 5-speed platform. Which isn't really a surprised - actually expected, and mcatrophy's [SIZE=18px][B]OUTSTANDING[/B][/SIZE] gear-ratio charts above will also show why I am shifting a bit more. Bottom line (for me) is that I actually don't spend much time in 6th gear unless droning on the interstate (where 6th gear still gives me mid-40's MPG, even loaded down with gear and my bride Annie on the back). Otherwise, I am working thru the lower gears a fair amount more than previous three generations of this bike. [/QUOTE]
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