Less than an hour after I filled out the AoA Customer Care form, I received a call (DIS related)...
#25
I could be wrong, but I think the fading display which happens from outside in, can be fixed IIRC
someone on 1 of the boards claims it is caused by loose connections. The DIS problem with missing pixels is another problem all together.
#27
gearing and final drive ratio...
all of this has to do with the stress it can handle. I think our's being shorter geared and shorter final, gives it a longer life under stress.
#30
I would think the opposite, shorter gearing multiples torque more which should add more stress.
I really don't think it will make much difference either way. There are only a few sure things in life, you're born, you pay taxes, you die, 6 speeds are definitely faster. : )