Rapturee
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after work today i rode for 140 miles around my area, enjoying the fall scenery, beautiful sunset and full moon at sunset. :{P
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One of my favorite roads is 39 Mecca Pike from Tellico to TN 315 south to the Ocoee.I took 39 to Tellico Plains and then 68 to 74 to follow the Ocoee river. Had lunch by the river.
Had to take a short detour on 68 due to a fatal motorcycle accident. Thoughts and prayers for the family of the fallen rider.
Nice choice.Swapped out red panels for graphite.
I take 315 from the Ocoee to get back to 39 on my way home. This is one of my regular loops I take on my weekly rides.One of my favorite roads is 39 Mecca Pike from Tellico to TN 315 south to the Ocoee.
Report on effect of clutch initialization:Did my first DCT clutch initialization.
Figured it was time as the clutch plates have bedded in by now.
I'll report back next ride on the changes in shifting and clutching, if any are even noticeable.
If the procedure was in the owner's manual, it would go something like, "see your authorized Honda dealer".Report on effect of clutch initialization:
I thought the transmission was smooth and quiet from the factory, but after doing the clutch initialization at 2500km, I am really amazed at how smoothly and quietly the DCT shifts now.
This procedure really should be in the owner's manual.
But of course they would never put it there, because it is a somewhat complex procedure with lots of steps.
But if you can follow 10 or so lines of instructions (sorry Ferret, not in your wheelhouse ha-ha) it is very easy.
For those with a DCT who have never done an initialization, you will be very surprised and happy with the results.
For those without a service manual or who can't Google, I've put the instructions into my own words, trying to be as clear and concise as possible.
These instructions apply to 2016 and newer models. For pre 2016 models, ignore the part in linstruction #3 about holding the throttle wide open.
1) Hot engine, side stand up, sit on bike
2) Start engine, make sure it is in Neutral, turn off engine
3) While pushing D on the N/D selector, open throttle fully and hold it open, and then turn ignition on, but do NOT start the engine
The yellow MIL lamp (also called the check engine light) will illuminate
4) Release D after MIL goes out (takes only a second or two for it to go out)
Your gear display window will be blank.
5) Still holding throttle wide open, Push quickly in this order D - D - N - D - N on the N/D selector
6) Close throttle completely
Do not turn off the ignition
8) You are ready to initialize when “ ----- “ blinks slowly every 2 seconds, and "D", and "S" also appear at the same time in the gear display
9) Start engine and let idle
“ ----- “ blinks slowly every 2 seconds
10) when “D” and “S” and “ ----- “ disappear, turn off engine
11) Restart engine and make sure “ D” appears in gear window when you press “ D “ (don't forget, your side stand must be up)
And you're done, so either go for a ride, or turn your engine off.