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Groins_NZ
30th August 2005, 20:35
What ye all reckon of this gizmo!

Powershift System 2 (http://www.ema-usa.com/misc/misc_translogic_pss2.shtml)

madboy
30th August 2005, 20:43
Completely wanky piece of crap. Taking all the fun and skill out of riding.

Next thing you know they'll be releasing slipper clutches, heated handlebar grips and even... wait for it... ABS!

Won't stop me buying one in five years time when they're $300 each and Made in China, raving about how wonderful they are and I won't be able to understand why people ever changed gears manually for.

froggyfrenchman
30th August 2005, 21:07
couldent convert me, like riding bikes, not going along for the ride

Kickaha
30th August 2005, 21:10
Few of the sidecar guys use them,they built their own systems, haven't tried one yet but I'd like to

bane
30th August 2005, 21:41
for those who'd rather be Schumacher than Rossi...

um, your riding a bike :weird:

Flyingpony
30th August 2005, 21:57
Interesting, but it'll remove the fun factor from riding.

On the other hand, if you had a problem with (or missing) left foot, it'll be a god send because you can finally gear shift and hence start/resume riding. Power to the company for it.

The only other time I can see this really as being really helpful is when you've just hit the brakes big time and find your self at walking pace in 6th :dodge:

Horse.

scumdog
30th August 2005, 22:38
Chrysler had 'em in their cars in the '60s.

kiwisfly
30th August 2005, 22:41
What ye all reckon of this gizmo!

Powershift System 2 (http://www.ema-usa.com/misc/misc_translogic_pss2.shtml)

Just another thing to go wrong!

FROSTY
30th August 2005, 22:41
hmm looks like a powershifter--wonder how well it works

skidz
31st August 2005, 02:58
It's just about as good as the truck I drive.