hey joe,hows things over thier,we have had a pretty mild
winter so far here in new zealand.i have too new toys me lap dog computer and my auto 8occ,so forgive me for my spelling, more of a hands on character. Hope you dont mind the questions. I brought the motor first, and will get the bike later, in a couple of months. Will proberly get a mountain bike. Tell me please, have u ridden an auto or, what do you think of them, it only cost me another 60 bucks for the auto and thought it would be a laugh and fun for myself and friends...

Haven't ridden the auto. It seems that it would make things a lot more convinient as far as set up goes and ease of operation.

Some (I have read) use oil in the gearbox and some don't make sure you know which you have and oil/don't oil accordingly.

Keep us posted as to how it works for you.

Winter is nearly over for you yes? How cold does it get where you live? Snow much? It's 90 degrees F here today and sunny, think I'll go for a ride later today (after I do the brakes on the truck)

I have had a couple of bikes, but never a auto. Well it is 14 degrees here today and we get snow down the south about 4 hours from here. Good skiing both north and south islands can get 10 below right down the bottom. Been for a visit not for me.When Mick Jaggar played down thier he called it the asshole of the earth,beening the country in the most southern part or the world,,ha ha i remind my mate who lives down ther,from time to time and he does,nt find it funny...hahaha

keep you posted
on the 3 stage rattle

i think a automatic would be nice but i like the manual more for performence. automatic has its advantages it dose not throw you around when you slow down and you dont have to worry about makeing shure you always hit the clutch. besides it hard to shoot a motorbike video with a manual. i think i might think about getting one but i have to make shure my bike will allow enought room for it. and what site can you get them on?