"Red Dragon" (2009 RS SE5) stuck in 2nd gear?

[StSpyder09]

Hi All, Coming home two nights ago and Spyder went to second gear and will not come out. Will run, but can only go so fast in 2nd. Need oil change, but need to get there. How can I get it to change gears, so that I can get it to the dealer for service? At full stop, must rev engine to start moving (in 2nd). Any suggestions, other than the obvious, unaffordable, trailer it?

Thanks for any and all assistance.

D.L. Street

[billybovine]

Sounds like your gear shift linkage came apart.

[ARtraveler]

x 2. Happened to me about a month or so ago.

[retired1]

Low oil level seems to make SE's do some "funky" things.

[hrbeta]

Check your oil level ASAP


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[StSpyder09]

x 2. Happened to me about a month or so ago.

Oil level is good, so I guess it's off to the shop. Is that linkage something I can fix (having an average IQ)? Or is it definitely a shop thing?

Thanks All!

[StSpyder09]

Sounds like your gear shift linkage came apart.

GearLinkage_apart.jpgGearLinkage_fixed.jpg
After resolving to take Red Dragon to the shop. I decided to check the oil, one last time. While running I noticed something hitting the bottom panel from the inside (that can't be right!). I removed the panels to see the above image on the left. I'm not mechanically inclined, but it just didn't look right. I accessed my shop manual and what do you know, that's the Gear Shift Linkage that billybovine was talking about. I read how the dot should line up with the slot. loosened the allen screw, pushed it on, replaced the screw, said a prayer, and turned the key. An "E" flashed, then she went into "N". Tested reverse, then went for a short ryde. All is well. Red Dragon flies again. Thanks again to my "Spyder Friends"! You all are amazing.