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Recently tried my Spyder without Eco mode!
I recently decided to try my Spyder without the Eco mode. To my surprise I felt an immediate increase in both power and throttle response. Checked with my dealer and he confirmed that the Eco mode restricts the power output for a given throttle opening in order to save fuel and also to tell you when to shift up.
i will drive in non-Eco mode around town and Eco mode on trips.
the seat-of-the-pants increase seems to be as much as 15 percent.
the down side is that the new engine will run happily at hi way speeds in fifth gear when the idiot (me) does not shift up to sixth when I should. What an engine.
Last edited by Questions; 07-14-2014 at 09:58 AM.
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Yep...used once...no more..
Originally Posted by Richard123
I recently decided to try my Spyder without the Eco mode. To my surprise I felt an immediate increase in both power and throttle response. Checked with my dealer and he confirmed that the Eco mode restricts the power output for a given throttle opening in order to save fuel and also to tell you when to
Found the same thing...plus I did not want to stare at screen to know WHEN to shift...I sort of figure I need all of my 4 eyes on the road and drive safely!!!!
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Helps..??
when introduced one on the test ryders explained all the changes and new goodies that were on the 2014's. He told us that he and the others had tried the eco and found that the savings were minimal and not worth giving up the snap for. The epa folks were thrilled however. I'm sure in some instances it would seem to help depending on your ryding style but I ask...you now profess over 200 miles on a tank you really need those 5 more..?? It's there use if it makes you feel better...
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Just don't try to pass on a hill two up forgetting you're in eco mode. DAMHIK
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I want to decide when to shift. Not a computer.
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I turned on the Eco mode the first day I drove mine and have left it on ever since. It's only been about a 1000 miles. I normally shift around 2200 RPMs and it keeps the nanny happy. The Spyder has been driven mostly two up. I have not noticed strain on the engine. I do drive it very conservatively however. It works fine for me and my mileage has averaged between 37 and 40 so far. I guess if I was more of an aggressive driver I might be tempted to turn it off.
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