Uhh, Chad--isn't the VG auto a 3-speed? Like, does the shifter read
1, 2, D? Are there little marks on the speedo at the maximum shift
points--one little dot somewhere where it shifts out of first when
floored, 2 little dots higher up where it shifts out of second when
floored, then no more little dots? If so, you're getting all the
gears there are. Never owned or driven one, but I rode in one a long
time ago and I THINK it's a 3-speed.

Dan

On Jan 31, 2008, at 8:33 AM, Chad Lyles wrote:

> Good morning all,
>
> I have just recently noticed something with my 84GL auto, i THINK,
> i'm not
> sure yet, that hoppy is not shifting into 4th gear. when i am at a
> dead stop
> and take off i can only hear/feel 1 brrrrrrrrrr 2 brrrrrrrrrrrrr 3
> brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and i never hear the 4th gear kick in...i am
> traveling on the highways just fine.. some times even cruising
> above 55mph.
> although now that i think about it ... when i take my foot off the
> gas i
> seem to slow me down really quick...am i crazy or is 4th gear just
> really
> smooth and quiet?  haha... its not slipping...i just cant hear it
> and i cant
> hear my engine over the road noise so i cant tell if my RMP's are
> way to
> high...
>
> A) is there a way to check if all 4 gears are in use (with out
> tearing in to
> anything and with my limited knowledge)
> B) if this in fact IS occurring, could this be why i am getting such
> HORRIBLE highway fuel economy?
> C) should i be super worried?
>
> asking questions about the transmission is like finding a lump on
> you body
> somewhere and being afraid to go to the doctor for fear of what the
> prognosis will be...
> i am worried now....great.
>
> thanks in advance
>
>
> --
> Chad~
> 84gl "Hop-a-long"