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Swerving, Nanny, & cruise control
There has been quite a bit of discussion here about the role the VSS, aka Nanny, plays in riding a Spyder, but I thought I'd add a comment for the benefit of the newer Spyder Lovers.
Last night I was going up Horseshoe Bend Hill on Idaho 55 in fifth gear and a steady 65 mph with Cruise Control on. I suddenly noticed an obstacle in the middle of the lane right in line with my right front tire. I did a real quick left, right, left swerve to go around it. Nanny turned CC off so suddenly it almost startled me and for a couple of seconds I wondered what had wrong with my Spyder. Then I realized CC was off. Quick throttle up, hit cruise button, and all was well. What I don't know is if Nanny turned cruise off after the first quick left turn or if it was the combination of the quick left, right, left that did it. Once again this shows just how quickly Nanny reacts when it needs to.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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As I see it...
The nanny would cancel the cruise on any sudden move. While on cruise slight changes would not affect her. But wonder, cause I have gotten the VSS warning on a long banked sweeping curve..guess the nanny was thinking I was going to eventually roll....but I have no cruise and ryde an RS
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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CC CANCELED
This is NORMAL for the VSS to activate during this circumstance ..... it's designed to activate when certain perimeters have been exceeded ..... and you exceeded them ....... I have had the VSS light come on ( in the twisties ) but no slowing down because I wasn't beyond the seting necessary ......... Mike
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
Last night I was going up Horseshoe Bend Hill on Idaho 55 in fifth gear and a steady 65 mph with Cruise Control on.
OK gotta ask:
Why would you ever have cruise ON in 5th gear at 65 MPH ??
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Why would you not have the cruise on? The last long trip I took there was a strait road that seemed to go no forever but the speed limit was only 60, I set my cruise at 65 and just turned the music up and chilled. They must get a lot of speeders as I passed two cops that day. Anyways to me its about the cruising, If I wanted to haul balls I would get my hayabusa back out.
Jim
2012 Can am Spyder RT Limited
2013 Chevy Camaro SS
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Originally Posted by heyharris1
Why would you not have the cruise on? The last long trip I took there was a strait road that seemed to go no forever but the speed limit was only 60, I set my cruise at 65 and just turned the music up and chilled. They must get a lot of speeders as I passed two cops that day. Anyways to me its about the cruising, If I wanted to haul balls I would get my hayabusa back out. Jim
You missed the point. He was in 5th gear at 65mph, not 6th - and that is why the question was asked.
2014 RTL Platinum
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Originally Posted by Easy Rider
OK gotta ask:
Why would you ever have cruise ON in 5th gear at 65 MPH ??
what would be a better gear and speed for cruise to be on?
2017 F3, SM6-basic black, plain and simple
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Nanny doesn't want you going off in an "unintended direction" at cruising speed...
(What if the swerve was caused by a H U G E sneeze, and it wasn't by choice? )
You need to learn how to sneeze without jerking the steering. Same as SCUBA. One of the biggest problems learning how to dive is sneezing or coughing underwater. Seriously!
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Originally Posted by Easy Rider
OK gotta ask:
Why would you ever have cruise ON in 5th gear at 65 MPH ??
Because you are heading up Horseshoe Bend Hill and want a slightly lower gear? It's certainly what I do.
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
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Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
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Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by Easy Rider
OK gotta ask:
Why would you ever have cruise ON in 5th gear at 65 MPH ??
I use cruise as much as I can to maintain a desired speed, anywhere from the minimum that will set, about 28 mph, up to 85 on a 80 mph limit Interstate, in any gear from 2nd to 6th. In this case the hill was steep enough that the RT won't maintain 65 in 6th, hence my use of 5th. You can run a Spyder in 5th up to 80 for an extended time period, no problem!
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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OMG
I can't believe you guys/gals are nit-picking at what gear the guy was in!
Chris
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
In this case the hill was steep enough that the RT won't maintain 65 in 6th, hence my use of 5th.
OK, I thought that might be a possibility.
BUT I'm not sure I agree with using the "cruise control" for anything other than cruising.....long (mostly) straight road at constant speed.
Putzing around with it in short term situations like a steep hill just seems to me like a distraction that you don't really need.
To each his own, I guess.
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Originally Posted by No 2817
I can't believe you guys/gals are nit-picking at what gear the guy was in!
And I can't believe some of the criticisms that people come up with.
IT WAS AN HONEST QUESTION.
He provided a good answer.
Why do you feel the need to stir up trouble where none existed ????
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Originally Posted by Easy Rider
And I can't believe some of the criticisms that people come up with.
IT WAS AN HONEST QUESTION.
He provided a good answer.
Why do you feel the need to stir up trouble where none existed ????
cuz the world is full of s___ stirrers!!!!!!!!!!!!! (including "Spyderlovers")
BIG F
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rain....
They've been pissing on my head for a long time and telling me it's raining, but I know better.
Chris
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BTW
I use cruise from as low as you can set it up to 85mph. Depends on traffic, road conditions and the like. And if it's Raining.
Chris
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I have no problem saying I am a creeper as well. I usually set mine just a few miles above the speed limit and I'm content to just enjoy the ride, guess why I got the RT.
Jim
2012 Can am Spyder RT Limited
2013 Chevy Camaro SS
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