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Throttle return spring way too light.
I have only had my new RT-S a few days but one thing I am having a real problem with is the very light throttle. IE it takes very little pressure to move. A very light throttle return spring to overcome. Much lighter than the test drive RT I drive or my wife's Harley. Its so light that we are having trouble not jerking it with hitting minor bumps or turning a slow speed. Does anyone know if the spring tension is adjustable or how hard it would be to replace with a stiffer spring?
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I just tested the throttle on my GL1800 and RT-S and the RT is a tiny bit easier to twist than the GoldWing but not enough to notice. SWAG, if it feels very different than the one you test drove the spring may defective or not installed correctly.
JT
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I like mine that is light and I don't have to fight it. JMHO.
2012 Spyder RT SE5 Brake pedal mod
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Motorbike Professor
Did you test drive a different model? The 2008-2012 GS/RS has a conventional throttle, but the RT ha has a fly-by-wire system. There are no throttle cables, just a potentiometer in the throttle grip wired to a positioner at the throttle body. The only return spring is in the grip itself. You will get used to the light feel...in fact you will probably come to love it as it is far less tiring. In the meantime, choke up on the grip so your hand rests against the housing a little. The extra friction will stabilize your throttle movements. If you wear gloves (as you should) it will not chafe and should allow you to move your hand freely.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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Have to agree..!!
little more time on the road and you will be fine.
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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Similar experience as you...
Initially, thought my ST-L throttle was real sensitive as well. I routinely used to jerk off of a dead stop or into/out of corners. Given enough time you will get used to the sensitive throttle and ride accordingly. I have almost 4,000 miles on mine (Just got back from a 300 mile trip last Saturday) and am totally used to the throttle and no longer look like a NOOB taking off from the line. Yes, it is different from previous Spyders and 2-wheelers, but after getting used to it, it is a benefit, as you don't need as much muscle to throttle up to speed. Update us via this post in a month or so to let us know if you're settling into the throttle on your new Spyder...
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Mine seems to be about the same stiffness as the one on my H-D Sportster.
Silver Shadow
2013 RT-S Lamonster Edition (vented windshield,
NBV highway pegs, Two Brothers exhaust)
Additional Mods: SpyderPops BumpSkid, Elka 1+ shocks, BajaRon Anti-Sway Bar
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! I wish my RSSs was lighter...........................can I have yours!
2018 F3 S, BRP SS Grill, Spoiler, Attitude Bars, #1 linkage kit, Chopped R Fender, TBR S1R slip On exhaust, Elka Stage 2 R Shock, Shad saddlebags
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OK, OK. I get the hint. I'll give it time to get used to it. Thanks for the tips too.
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No tweaking the throttle???
So - I rode my friends HD after taking the M3 course on a spyder. The spyder is touchy compared to HD. Can Am needs to take notice.
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Originally Posted by thedonva
So - I rode my friends HD after taking the M3 course on a spyder. The spyder is touchy compared to HD. Can Am needs to take notice.
You are comparing apples to apricots.
Penny and Rick have owned many motorcycles starting in 1974 with Hondas, then to Suzukis, Gold Wings and ultimately Spyders.
74 Honda 360T (pair); 78 Suzuki GS 1000 (pair); 82 Honda Aspencade; 84 Honda 400; 87 Yamaha 1100; 99 Honda Valkyrie; 01 Suzuki Burgman(triked); 02 Honda GL 1800(triked); 10 Spyder RTSE; 11 Spyder RTSM; 12 Spyder RTSL (pair); 20 Spyder RTL (current)
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Originally Posted by Spyder Tony;
have almost 4,000 miles on mine (Just got back from a 300 mile trip last Saturday) and am totally used to the throttle and no longer look like a NOOB taking off from
Question what is a NOOB?
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Motorbike Professor
Originally Posted by Bob Ledford
Question what is a NOOB?
Newbie, beginner, rookie, first-timer.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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