Nice review! The slow-speed thing could also just be experience. At first, I thought my CTX700 DCT was "sluggish" too, and I missed a clutch. But once I got used to using a bit of rear brake on slow speed maneuvers, it's as responsive as anything else. Not using a clutch and doing slow speed means little throttle, and that feels VERY slow. Putting some resistance on via the rear brake allows some use of throttle and the slow speed issues go away.
I just read that the new Honda Goldwing has screw and locknut adjusters for their unicam valve train? Supposedly makes it easier for the do-it-yourselfer?
That's a game changer for me. I hate the shim bucket type valve adjustments...
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Here is another review
https://www.cycleworld.com/hondas-20...IwMjY1NTk3MQS2
It oughta be a crime to have this much fun on a motorcycle.
I believe that it's just the exhaust side. The intakes are still shimmed and the recommended service went to 24k vs 32k. I think the Revzilla review mentions it.Originally Posted by willtill
Well crap. If that's true then it's not a game changer
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I haven't bought yet but for me I don't see the advantage of buying a new model vs a 2016. Did they make a 2017 or just went right to the 2018's? In any event I'm thinking by summer or earlier a 2016 will be had in the fourteens as they are in the fifteens as we speak. Lots then left for upgrades and still won't get anywhere near the price of a new one. I also like the look of the older bikes better. Just my two cents.
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