2climbbig

the bearing ate into the primary shaft. So I will need a new primary shaft, all bearings, and new syncros. When I changed my clutch, I was able to move the input shaft from left to right.

2climbbig

Mine constantly pops out of first gear. i have to push it into gear (rock it back and forth) twice to prevent it from popping out.

Kojack

awwwwww, our little boys growing up. Auto is better than manual in every way except if your racing. I spent years rowing my vehicles around and got sick of it. Its much better. If I had a sports car yes, manual all the way, anything else or daily driver, auto all the way.

2climbbig

Agree that a auto is easier, but I have to say it was a tough decision for me. The issue I have is that stick adds more challenge to the trail. I went to hot springs 2 weeks ago and did 4 and 5 trails. I only stalled twice and I take pride in that. I am sure others are better than me, but to me, its part of the challenge. I also like to just be above the stall point as I climb without touching the clutch. This takes practice and adds to the challenge. And finally, the fact that I can be on a steep incline, and not lose an inch when I transition from brake to gas adds to the excitement. Using gears to manage down hill is a plus, although the new auto's let you do that as well.

That said, there are definitely draw backs to a stick. Its really hard to change gears up a steep climb without losing momentum especially when you are only doing 1 to 3 mph. , While I enjoy just being over the power curve and not ride the clutch, you have much more control over approach speed in an auto then you do in a stick.