Taking off in 2nd gear.

[dickiedeals]

So I guess all the old Farts take off in 2nd. and us Young 56 year olds like to wind her up a bit in first! Lol Just sayin. Really its yours ride it like you want.
I've been accused more than once of being an aggressive rider. Whatever that means. Dickie

[Scotrod]

Here in Houston, everyone likes to 'punch the old minivan for all its worth' at the green light,,, and let off when they reach the speed limit,,,

I must be bass-ackwards,,, Roll off the line easy and use the posted speed limits for 'general reference purposes!'

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

What Miles and Pedro said.

[Schuvwj]

I always take off in second gear. The only time I really put the bike in first gear is when I'm about to shut it off, that's it. Taking off in second gear gives me that immediate acceleration that I need to distance myself from the others.

Mel

All you really need is 2nd 4th and 5th
However a gear indicator would be very nice!

[Scotrod]

I paid for all 5, I'm gonna use all 5, dad-gum it! LOL!

My first interpretation of the OD light was that Honda 'just wanted to let you know' there weren't any more cogs left upstairs,,,

[MichaelG]

I paid for all 5, I'm gonna use all 5, dad-gum it! LOL!

My first interpretation of the OD light was that Honda 'just wanted to let you know' there weren't any more cogs left upstairs,,,

Dang Gummit, I have been trying very hard to stay out of this conversation, but...you just made me laugh so hard...

[RoughRider]

Well, you can rev 1rst gear all the way up to the red line, and be doing about 20mph..lol...Just kidding, but my impression of it is that its a gear that so low it comes in handy for taking off if you're pulling a trailer or initially taking off on an incline. 2nd gear gets you up to speed quickly otherwise, but my only concern is does it damage the clutch or the engine?

[contek]

Dang Gummit, I have been trying very hard to stay out of this conversation, but...you just made me laugh so hard...

C'mon let's hear it Miles, don't disappoint me...

[Texas TC]

I paid for all 5, I'm gonna use all 5, dad-gum it! LOL!

My first interpretation of the OD light was that Honda 'just wanted to let you know' there weren't any more cogs left upstairs,,,

Yup, I agree 100%!

[RoughRider]

Here is Lafayette, La. there is a Harley hangout biker bar I rode up to with a budweezer of mine who rides a HD Road King. Anyway, long story short, when we walked out there were a half dozen HD riders gathered around my bike and they all loved the styling of the F6. A couple commented how bad ass it looked with many questions that followed. Had to smile leaving the place.