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    Default it is here ( our 2nd spyder )

    well we found the replacement cycle ! after we sold the silver eagle , we found this 2011 r-t limited , at a very nice price will low mileage , so kind of knew it was ours
    IMG_20180916_114246.jpgIMG_20180916_114318.jpg this one is the r-t s-e which is a trip to get use to after the r-t s-m model ( 4000 r-p-m shift ) or stay in the gear you are in at the moment if you try to shift ... going to be a good ride I do believe

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    Default ohhh

    wow just noticed gotta change the photo in the left corner of i.d.

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    Default congratulations....🎉🎉🎉

    Nice find.... your gonna have fun with it...Enjoy and don't forget to update your picture....
    Gene and Ilana De Laney
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    2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black

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    Default hahaha will work on it

    now how to pre-set the radio stations ? the manual is vague

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    I think Finless Bob has a video on preseting Radio Stations, gonna go hunt for that now...
    Safe Rides,
    David and Sharon Goebel
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    Default I saw something

    I read an older thread , kind of got 2 stations set , tried other spots and set it up , but went back to the previous setting ... But got 2 ,on the right track !

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    The 2011 RT is still the two cylinder. It likes to be shifted in the 5000 - 5500 range and kept there. You will find better performance and gas mileage that way.

    Most of us SE shifters just leave the throttle open and punch the button to the next gear (UP). I let mine do the downshifting on its own 95% of the time. If you need extra power to pass then manually shift it down.

    If you are in your machines "sweet spot" you will not even notice a shifting clunk or other noise when the gears change up. Just a gentle "click."

    Others may suggest even a bit higher shift point. I don't use fifth gear unless I am over 60 mph.

    We just turned 30K on ours and are very happy with it.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Default not sure

    not sure of the down shift yet , I rode 3 miles to day , finding the sweet spot as you mentioned , but the down shift , I am not sure of yet , I do not see it down shifting , I may be not letting it get there on its own ... thanks for the replies every one !

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    Quote Originally Posted by youngers View Post
    not sure of the down shift yet , I rode 3 miles to day , finding the sweet spot as you mentioned , but the down shift , I am not sure of yet , I do not see it down shifting , I may be not letting it get there on its own ... thanks for the replies every one !
    It does seem to take forever on the downshift. Try a ramp and go from highway speed (60+) onto the ramp with a stop at the end. No throttle, you should hear the gears shfting down (I am thinking around 2,500 rpm for all but 1--that is less), 4, 3, 2, 1. The first gear down shift is usually the last 20 ft or so. I slow gradually.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    I loved my 2011, but always felt like shifting too soon. Now I have a '14 and love the new trans. Don't feel that urge to shift to soon.
    Ride in comfort,
    John

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    on your new spyder. Dale

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    Default thanks every one

    thank you for the replies , will post photo`s as soon as I can , ( adapting a hemi on this one ) https://youtu.be/-gV7fXH45FA

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