Electric Baggers ............
Road Warrior
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From: Southwest Desert
Why do battery operated devices cost twice as much. They aren't new tech, and eventually they need a new battery that costs as much as the appliance itself, if you can find one by the time it needs replacing...I wanted a battery-operated chainsaw and got an electric one for 1/3rd the price. It's extremely powerful and suits me fine. 
Last edited by SirHarley; Jun 9, 2022 at 12:57 PM.
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From: backwoods
As for being an automatic. That wouldn't bother me in the least. Automatic transmission in autos are great. For dailly driver I wouldn't want a stick. They suck on hills. I do like having a clutch though. But I would be happy to not have manual transmission.
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From: North Carolina
Thanks what is missing with automatics.
No question automatics have come a long way and dominate in automobiles. I still like a clutch and controlling the shift point and RPM's. If you know how to drive a clutch is not a problem on a hill. Of course new bikes and cars have hold features for those that don't develope skills.
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From: Inland NW
Friction Zone
Thanks what is missing with automatics.
No question automatics have come a long way and dominate in automobiles. I still like a clutch and controlling the shift point and RPM's. If you know how to drive a clutch is not a problem on a hill. Of course new bikes and cars have hold features for those that don't develope skills.
Thanks what is missing with automatics.
No question automatics have come a long way and dominate in automobiles. I still like a clutch and controlling the shift point and RPM's. If you know how to drive a clutch is not a problem on a hill. Of course new bikes and cars have hold features for those that don't develope skills.
Yep, now with hold features, even those with no skills that like to complain about hills, etc. can look like they know what they are doing.
Road Warrior
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From: Lincolnshire, IL
I can't imagine performing a slow speed maneuver (tight U-turn, or a tight left or right turn from a full stop, to name just two) without using a clutch's friction zone. My only non-clutch two wheel experience was on a rented urban scooter....throttle response was "herky-jerky" at best. I can't imagine trying to maneuver a 900lb without the ability to work a friction zone.
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From: backwoods
Yes I would still like a clutch. But I am guessing people are doign it now. My second guess it feels different than our gas bikes with throttle repsone, or engin braking if it has that. In other words, you just used to it.
