First ride ever!!

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I had a ball on the ride home from the dealer. 150 miles and the adrenaline was flowing. I have a question. How do you put the beast into reverse?? The dealer had trouble doing it and they have to mail me the manual. So far I have been able to avoid needing to, but that won't last.

[Pennyrick]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I had a ball on the ride home from the dealer. 150 miles and the adrenaline was flowing. I have a question. How do you put the beast into reverse?? The dealer had trouble doing it and they have to mail me the manual. So far I have been able to avoid needing to, but that won't last.

What model are you trying to back up?

[LEEB]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I had a ball on the ride home from the dealer. 150 miles and the adrenaline was flowing. I have a question. How do you put the beast into reverse?? The dealer had trouble doing it and they have to mail me the manual. So far I have been able to avoid needing to, but that won't last.

I'm guessing you have the SE5 or SE6 semi-automatic. If so, just press the big 'R' on the left handlebar, hold it down while you press the '-' (minus) paddle on your shifter. That should put it in reverse for you.

[Cruzr Joe]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I had a ball on the ride home from the dealer. 150 miles and the adrenaline was flowing. I have a question. How do you put the beast into reverse?? The dealer had trouble doing it and they have to mail me the manual. So far I have been able to avoid needing to, but that won't last.

Please remember that several of the Spyders are different and instructions for them are different, so if you ask a question tell us which Spyder you have and if it is Manual or Semi-Automatic.

(Dealer did not know how to put it in reverse , i am worried about this dealer working on a Spyder.)

Cruzr Joe


UPDATE: they have a 2012 RT Sm5 (i can't help here)

[Deanna777]

Please remember that several of the Spyders are different and instructions for them are different, so if you ask a question tell us which Spyder you have and if it is Manual or Semi-Automatic.

(Dealer did not know how to put it in reverse , i am worried about this dealer working on a Spyder.)

Cruzr Joe

, I would be worried about the dealer working on the spyder" and they did not " know how to put the spyder in reverse. Deanna

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Sorry bout not having model listed. 2012 RT SM5. Us newbies gotta learn how to give complete information. Thanks again for any help you can give me

[Deanna777]

Please remember that several of the Spyders are different and instructions for them are different, so if you ask a question tell us which Spyder you have and if it is Manual or Semi-Automatic.

(Dealer did not know how to put it in reverse , i am worried about this dealer working on a Spyder.)

Cruzr Joe


UPDATE: they have a 2012 RT Sm5 (i can't help here)

I had a 2012RTS-SE5, " Push down on the "R" button( left side on handlebar big round black "R") and use the minus button on the paddle shifter. On your screen you will see "R" then you will know that you are in Reverse. Deanna

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

, I would be worried about the dealer working on the spyder" and they did not " know how to put the spyder in reverse. Deanna

They came up with that after the paperwork was signed. Didn't much care that I have to wait for a manual either. At least my ride is worth it

[Deanna777]

Sorry bout not having model listed. 2012 RT SM5. Us newbies gotta learn how to give complete information. Thanks again for any help you can give me

HI Check post # 7 on this thread. I gave you some info on "How To shift your 2012RT SM5 " in reverse. Hope this works. Deanna

[Bob Denman]

I just went and dug up a thread that has access to the owner's manuals online...
It's the thread about Shop Manuals...
Just read through the posts, and it's in there.

I'd grab the link for you, but I'm on a very unfamiliar system...

[Cruzr Joe]

HELLO ................................. they have a MANUAL TRANSMISSION............................NOT A SEMI AUTOMATIC

[Lin]

My 2011 RT SM5 shifts into reverse from 1st gear. Holding the "R" button down on the left handle, move the toe shift down.

[Deanna777]

HELLO ................................. they have a MANUAL TRANSMISSION............................NOT A SEMI AUTOMATIC

Sorry....................Deanna

[Lin]

p.s. Welcome to the family. You're going to LOVE it!!!!!

[Cruzr Joe]

Thanks Lin, i knew someone with a Manual Transmission would answer.


Cruzr Joe

[Explorer]

Welcome!
I hope they are able to send you the manual.
In the mean time:
Go to can-am.brp.com/Spyder/
Under OWNERS at the top chose Guides & Information
Click on Operator's Guides
Click on 2012
Click on Spyder 2012
Click on 2012 Spyder RT EN1-Operaton Guide
I would suggest you read it all before you ride.
Pay particular attention to how to properly check the oil.
Good Luck!

[ARtraveler]

My 2011 RT SM5 shifts into reverse from 1st gear. Holding the "R" button down on the left handle, move the toe shift down.

This is the way to shift your manual tranny into reverse.

[JayBros]

If you live in Rural Hall the closest Spyder dealer to you is Honda of Winston-Salem. I can almost guarantee they will be able to answer any question you have about your machine. I strongly second OP recommendations about reading the operator's guide thoroughly.

[Plyrod38]

Honda of Winston Salem is a good dealership. I didn't buy me Spyder from them, but they did my laser alignment and have provided me with various accessories. Very knowledgeable people to deal with.

[Arachnida]

I have a 2010 RT sm5. Shift into first gear,hold down R button on left side and push shift pedal down again as you would be ****ing into first again. Walla you are in Reversre.To take out of Reverse just shift up like you would be shifting into 2nd gear. Walla you are out of reverse and in 1st gear. Hope this helps

[MRH]

There are more issues here related to bad dealers than I'd care to count. Two thoughts:

If they can't ride the thing, they certainly shouldn't service it. That, or your got a very questionable sales person (who ought to at least have been able to grab somebody more knowledgeable to help you).

There is lot of assembly done by the dealer, and if this was assembled by your dealer I'd strongly consider having another dealership take a quick look at it knowing that you have concerns. I think that BRP guarantees the alignment for something like 500 miles, and that is a key thing to check. Others here will have a much better idea than I do about what to specifically check. I'd say that even if it costs you an hour of time at another dealership, it might be money very well spent (if only for peace of mind).

CONGRATS on the new Spyder, and welcome to family!

[Highwayman2013]

Viola! Just Sayin'

[SpyderAnn01]

, the 3 Spyders that I have owned have all been manual transmissions and shifting into reverse was something I did without thinking about it. Last January I had a 2014 RT Test Spyder with the semi auto tranny and when I picked it up at the dealer they had backed it into a spot so I just took off. I had to stop along the way and pulled into a parking spot and when I went to leave I realized that I had no idea how to put the semi auto into reverse. I contemplated calling a friend but instead was able to roll it out of the space in neutral. Six weeks later when my new 2014 RT SM6 came in I had completely forgotten how to **** the manual into reverse and had to sit and think about it for quite some time. So don't feel bad that you couldn't figure it out either.

[SpyderAnn01]

Viola! Just Sayin'

Len, it is Voila, Viola is an instrument. Just Sayin.

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Welcome!
I hope they are able to send you the manual.
In the mean time:
Go to can-am.brp.com/Spyder/
Under OWNERS at the top chose Guides & Information
Click on Operator's Guides
Click on 2012
Click on Spyder 2012
Click on 2012 Spyder RT EN1-Operaton Guide
I would suggest you read it all before you ride.
Pay particular attention to how to properly check the oil.
Good Luck!

This is exactly what I needed. Thanks