5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
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PAULIBIKER
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5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
Been looking at 13’s and 14’s. Do they all have 5 speeds and a gear indicator? Leaning towards a black 14 but there is a low mile 13 close to me pretty cheap. Thanks
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04-17-2018 06:09 AM |
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Bheezy27403
High Mileage
Triad NC
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RE: 5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
13 have 5 speeds and no indicator. 14's I believe have a 6 speed gearbox with no indicator.
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04-17-2018 08:35 AM |
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The ferret
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Ohio
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RE: 5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
13s have 5 speeds no indicator
14s have 6 speeds and DO have an indicator
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2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
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04-17-2018 08:47 AM |
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jodytek
1st Service Completed
Tennessee
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5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
I passed over a 13 dlx, w/ 8K miles on it for a BN 14. I paid slightly more for the 14, but i felt inclined based on comments from this forum. Although I don’t do a lot of highway riding today, I felt that the 6 speed would would be more future proof. I plan on keeping it for a long time. It is a truly beautiful bike and a joy to ride.
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04-17-2018 09:11 AM |
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Bheezy27403
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RE: 5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
Thank you papa Ferret for showing me the error of my ways.
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04-17-2018 10:04 AM |
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The ferret
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Ohio
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RE: 5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
It can get confusing what model has what,
13 std
13 ABS
14 std
14 DLX
14 EX (Japan and Europe)
15 Special (Japan only)
16 Checkerboard model (Canada only?)
17 EX
17 RS (Japan and Europe only)
If my memory is correct lol. FOr a model that isn't a big seller, Honda sure has worked hard to keep it out there
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04-17-2018 10:16 AM |
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PAULIBIKER
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RE: 5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
New 14 for $6500 or used 13 with 1200 miles for $4000? I like red and the black motor, so that’s a wash. 6 speeds and gear indicator are nice, but $2500 nice?
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04-17-2018 10:43 AM |
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The ferret
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RE: 5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
That's your decision. I moved up from a 13 to a 14 DLX and there was more than a $2500 diff. No regrets from me.Love my Dlx.
Think of it this way though, for $6500 you are getting a brand new, one year newer I-4 1100cc with 6 speeds, triple disc brakes, gear indicator, trip computer, 85 horsepower for the price of most manufacturers 50-70 horsepower twins like the NC 700, FJ-07, SV 650 etc. The new CB is a heck of a deal for that money. You are also getting a new bike warranty for some piece of mind.
You have to decide what features are important to you.
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(This post was last modified: 04-17-2018 11:00 AM by The ferret.)
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04-17-2018 10:56 AM |
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Guth
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Portland, OR
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RE: 5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
(04-17-2018 10:43 AM)PAULIBIKER Wrote: New 14 for $6500 or used 13 with 1200 miles for $4000? I like red and the black motor, so that’s a wash. 6 speeds and gear indicator are nice, but $2500 nice?
I wouldn't think of it that way. In my opinion, either bike should be considered a great buy for what a person would be getting at those respective prices. If a person's budget could accommodate either bike, then the one to buy is the one that appeals the most to a that person based on their preferences regarding aesthetics/functionality/warranty.
Geez, I type too slow, lol.
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(This post was last modified: 04-17-2018 10:59 AM by Guth.)
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04-17-2018 10:58 AM |
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Lord Popgun
I find your lack of RLETs disturbing
Virginia Beach
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RE: 5 or 6 speed? Gear indicator?
A GiPro gear indicator is a plug in accessory if one wants. I have one on both my bikes.
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04-17-2018 11:55 AM |
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