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@@robgray_ yes I use ACP to use the routing app MRA (My Route App). It’s a fantastic app that is also available online where you can easily create routes and save them to your MRA account. I believe you can create a free account in case you are interested. They also offer options where you can purchase a lifetime account have access to their library of routes and many other options when creating your own routes. I should probably think about doing a video on this app/website.
@@motorider4130 Beautiful area. We have a big one like that here at Kerr Lake. Doing the Cherohala next trip so maybe we'll get to Fontana also. After all your time with the 6 speed, have you wished for the DCT?
@@Hogdriver88 sometimes yes lol..but I really enjoy shifting in the twisties. I know you can do that with the DCT as well but to me it’s not the same. I’ll probably switch to the DCT in about 2-3 years when I sell my 2018. Currently at 34,500 miles so I expect to hit at least 50k before that. Everyone I know who has the DCT loves it.
@@motorider4130 DCT is really good. Not the same as a manual, but still really good. I'm looking again and thinking of going back to the Tour DCT but I need to ride a 6 speed first.
I was out there this week - wanted to get to the Dragon and the Iron Horse resort but it didn't work out. I did ride the Diamondback - THAT was a lot of fun!
So I’ve heard! We rode the moonshiner 28 all the way down into GA and SC..they paved the road in GA with fresh pavement! Also a ton of fun! We did end up riding NC 80 south -aka the devils whip - from where the BRP intersects. Looking forward to going back next year.
@@motorider4130 We were right there at 80 but after 226A continued on to Maggie Valley and Wheels Through Time. BRP was excellent too. There’s a lot I need to cover out there!
My wife and I were just there on June 30th. We rode the Dragon and Cherahola Skyway, missed the 28. Then went to the Dragon Slayer in Lynch, KY to Appalachia, VA on KY 160. Great rides!
I love the dct. It gives you the best of both worlds. The dct transmission shifts at the perfect time, and if you want to shift up and down, you can do the shifting manually too.
My only "complaint" with DCT is that I want to feel "involved". I don't care what someone else is riding though, as long as they're riding. The "not a real motorcycle" argument is older than I am, and that's saying something, since I'll be 61 this month. My CB 750 custom was a moped, to ask my Harley riding brothers, until I beat one of them in a light to light race, then it was a "quick moped"... Can't win... I've heard "It's a car" more than a few times where my wings were concerned, so it's a bit odd that wing riders would play into the stereotype, but meh.
Love the DCT. Had ankle surgery 10 years ago and the arthritis that moved in limits my movement to the point I would miss some shifts. The only thing I miss is the friction point that the clutch gives you for u-turns
if you you can shift better & smoother than the dct (specially with a pillion without you guys bumping heads during acceleration, braking & shifting), then i get it. otherwise, it’s just an ego thing. people say they like to be in control & feels disconnected without a clutch.. it’s the throttle & brakes that’s gives you that sensation, not the clutch. other than the friction zone, there’s nothing more to the clutch. throttle & braking however has more things too factor in. if you think “fun” is in the clutch, you must’ve always been stuck in traffic lol.
Sorry for the late reply! I saw it this morning but forgot to respond. I think I may have gotten it at Harbor Freight? It’s been awhile so I apologize.
😅😅😅Bunch of Lazy old bones out there that has to have an automatic because thier arthritis and old age prevents them from shifting and pressing a lever with thier foot. If your to lazy to shift then you probablly dont belong on a motorcycle, Go spend your $34k on a Kia Carnival 😅..
Stupid GoPro lol… not sure if the mic wasn’t connected or something else. I haven’t used it since then but I will doing a vlog next week at some point so we’ll see. Thanks for watching! Your HD is a pretty sweet ride!
@@motorider4130 Thanks! I don’t hate it…. Then again, I don’t love it either 😆. I think DJI might be the way to go for a camera, along with their remote mic system. But more than I want to spend now unless GoPro puts me completely over the edge 🤬
@@Hogdriver88 😂😂 I’ll stick with hero 8 black for now. Thinking about adding an insta360 next season. We’ll see..I have other things I want to spend $$ on..haha
Nice little town and nice area. We rode through there in May, even stopped at that same overlook at German Valley. Hwy 33 was a fun ride coming from Virginia. This kinda makes me miss my Goldwing a little - but what was with the flashing snowflakes where it should indicate ride mode? Damn, now I need another motorcycle trip and it's not even winter yet.
Yeah it was a cute town. The place we stopped to have lunch only serves breakfast and closes at 2pm lol. So we had a second breakfast while they closed up. Very friendly people all around. So the flashing snowflakes were happening bc my audio unit completely failed on me the day before on our way to WV. Thankfully I have an extended warranty and it was covered. Took about a month to get it done - between Honda and the dealer it took forever.
@@motorider4130 Nothing wrong with 2 breakfasts! I think you may have mentioned this in a previous video.... glad you got it sorted. I've read that the radio wasn't covered by the extended warranty - couldn't imagine paying for that repair.
Yes the issue has been resolved. Unfortunately I had to have the audio unit replaced. Thankfully I have an extended warranty which I was not sure would cover it..however Honda did replace it saving me $$. Everything is back in working order. 👍🏻
@@juliusebanculla3649 I called them and asked them directly. It states in the warranty that’s not but there have been more issues like mine cropping up lately. I gave it a 50/50 shot it would be covered.
@@motorider4130 doesn’t honda warranty covers the front to back of the bike? is it just limited warranty? please excuse my ignorance, but i’m coming off of a harley roadglide & as far as our warranty, if anything goes wrong on the bike, anything at all, the warranty covers it. i’m just concerned with honda on the stuff that is not covered under warranty & what are they. hmm..
I was planning on buying a new DCT Goldwing next Spring but am seeing too many of these problem vids so now I'm not sure. So much for the much vaunted reliability of Honda. Meanwhile my Harley goes on and on with no issues at all. Don't really know what to do. 🤷
What can I tell you. I still think Honda is reliable and wouldn’t trade it for anything. Luckily my part was covered under extended warranty so I wouldn’t be too concerned with that aspect. I think you would still be fine with a goldwing.
@@motorider4130 I look forward to seeing them. My three favorite places to ride are NC anywhere west of I-77, Virginia west of Richmond and most all of WVA!
Ugh - the dreaded Gold Wing electrical mystery. I’ve read of owners having the radio unit under the passenger seat replaced. I’ve also read that the extended warranty didn’t cover it - I hope that’s not the case for you. Good thing you have the Zumo. The first thing I noticed though was the flashing snowflakes of death - on a DCT many times that would be a no-start, so at least you’re rolling. Were you able to switch riding modes? I really liked my Gold Wing (DCT) - it was a great bike but I sold it before I started having weird electrical issues. Nice ride you had here though. Let us know what the outcome is. 👍
Thnx. Yeah it starts and rides like usual but I cannot switch modes at all..thankfully it’s in Tour mode as the default lol. Everything else works as it should minus the audio/nav which is a huge part of the bike. I’m hoping it’s something really easy to fix but I’m not 💯 on that.
Hey Craig..thanks for the comment. It’s actually not the original battery. I had to replace it about two years ago. Tested the battery today. 12.4 volts when turned on and 14.4 when running. Plus it had been off the tender for about 24 hours.
I got the asterisks on my display once when the battery was about to die. I had a hard time getting the bike started and when it did the asterisks appeared. Once I replaced the battery and got a good start the problem disappeared.
Thanks for the info. I did test the battery today with a voltmeter.. everything looked good and in range. Approx 12.4 when the bike was on but not running..14.4 when the bike is running. I also swapped out all the fuses in case that was the issue. Nothing has changed thus far. I’ll keep posting my progress.
Watching this makes me want to get out there again real bad! West Jefferson looks like a cool town - about 3 hours from me - I should ride out there one day. You know you are usually in a good town when the main street parking is diagonal. Nice video 👍
Thanks! It was a pretty cool looking town. Apparently it was a big railroad hub at one point in the past so I’m sure there must a historical record of it. I can’t wait to get back to NC next next year. 👍🏻
Lol absolutely way better than honda nav. I mainly use the Garmin when doing multi day trips and google maps for more local riding if needed. Over 3 years on the wing with really no issues. Added the Russell Day Long seat last season and it truly makes it an all day machine. I see you were in WVA..nice scenery there!
Love my Zumo XT..works great and is pretty reliable. Every now and again I have it on the wrong setting when I use an imported GPX file 😂. Best road I’ve ridden since I started riding 10 years ago.
@@TheBlueBikeDoyle no sir..I live in New Jersey… not exactly around the corner…not that it couldn’t be done. I have heard about VAMM but never really investigated it to be honest.
Regarding the question, why the drain bolt is an Allen screw, I suspect it was chosen because the required tool (rod with six corners) is slim and protects the surrounding cables from damage and accidental tearing off.
I added a Givi SRA 1172 rack and a Givi TRK52 top box. At the time of buying my non-tour gold wing the tour version trunk didn’t hold two helmets. And in the UK the price difference was about incredible. I already had the top box so it was a no brainer! Thanks for the video Appreciate it.
Thanks for the video! After seeing and reading about so many of these being low, I decided to check mine on the 2021 DCT I have. The level was just below the bottom threads - easily reachable with the tip of my finger. So I'm calling that close enough. I only have about 1100 miles. I'll probably change it out with Amsoil Synthetic Severe Gear 75W-90 at my first oil change. I'm looking forward to using their easy squeeze pack 👍.
Thank you for keeping it real! It really does just come down to preference. It can be too easy to get caught up in thinking one way or the other. Especially the whole “dct doesn’t make you a “real” motorcyclist” thing. It’s what you enjoy!!
Can you get any bett fuel economy with the manual transmission? With the low-rpm torque people claim with the nc750, you could be in a higher gear at lower speeds (especially going downhill, or perhaps if coasting to a stop), whereas an auto transmission may downshift when you’d prefer it not to. I’m just making assumptions, as I haven ridden in 9 years, let alone ridden an nc750.
On backroads and highway riding I usually get any where from 48-50 mpg. On highways I use cruise as much as possible..it seems to help quite a bit. When coming to a stop always downshifting for engine braking with brakes. When cruising backroads I try to keep it between 4-5th depending on the road..6th when cruising along at around 50. The low end torque is great for not shifting too much.
I too change the final drive fluid each and every oil change. Also an old fashion thumb pump oil can with a goose neck spout works soooo much better than a meat injector. It is my understanding that you simply fill the final drive until oil reaches the lip of the filler hole. No measurements needed. I also have found with other bikes with final drives, (1200 RT, 1600GTL, concours) it usual takes 3 or 4 fluid changes before the extracted oil starts to come out pretty much clear. Hope this helps.
Great video. I bought a Shad 59 top box for my GW based on your video. I just need to remove the Honda passenger back rest which was fitted by the dealer which I’m not sure how to do. I went for the top box with the light but don’t know who to fit that either. 👍🏻
