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Downshifting with SE5
Does anyone manually downshift with the SE5, or do you let it downshift automatically? I have been manually downshifting because the RPMs seem to be too low.
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I always downshift manually
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Most of the time - manual.
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When I slow down to the point that the rpms get to around 4,000, I downshift. Don't know if that is right or not, but that is what I do.
At what rpms do most of you shift down at?
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Originally Posted by Dustybell
When I slow down to the point that the rpms get to around 4,000, I downshift. Don't know if that is right or not, but that is what I do.
At what rpms do most of you shift down at?
Around 4K......like to keep that clutch locked as much as possible.
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I downshift manually all the time. Sometimes the bike beats me to first gear but I usually precede it. I agree with Rattigan_Roger. Saves on brake wear.
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Originally Posted by Dustybell
When I slow down to the point that the rpms get to around 4,000, I downshift. Don't know if that is right or not, but that is what I do.
At what rpms do most of you shift down at?
I've been downshifting when it drops below 4000.
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Originally Posted by Rattigan_Roger
always manually.
saves on brake pad wear.
And coming from two wheel riding, I'm just too programmed to use engine braking to slow down to stop now.
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I downshift manually all the time.
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Well I guess I'm the lone stranger. I always let mine downshift itself at @2300 rpms. This is my second SE5 and I found that she gets pissed off if I downshift myself. I don't ride the brake either!
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Me too,...downshift manually most of the time. I do it primarily because I hate the sickening "clunk" of a automatic downshift when I goose the throttle at too low of an RPM. Ugh,...
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Like most other posters above--I manually downshift pretty much all the time. Between 3500-4000 is my downshift point. About 2000 from 2nd to first.
The above seem to give a smooth, seemless downshifts, without the dreaded "clunk".
Akspyderlady lets her downshift by itself and she is happy with that.
I guess there is no right or wrong--just a matter of personal preference.
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Manually 90% and Auto 10% (want to make sure it still does it automatically)
4k rpms keeps your charging system charging! Remember THIS bike loves to operate in the high RPM range! Take a look at how many revs your turning @60mph and at 80mph. That is the range the engineers "designed" it to operate in.
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Downshifting with SE5
I downshift manually on our SE5.
Reese
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I nearly always downshift manually. It saves brake wear, but it also keeps the rpms up in case you have to accelerate quickly.
When I am following a vehicle, the minute I see a brake light go on, I drop down a gear.
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Oh, yeah! It looks like I'm doing good downshifting around 4,000. Always good to know I'm on the right track!
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I'm like SpyderFun, 90% manual 10% auto. Dale
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Always manually but let the Spyder take it home to first, just to be sure it's still working! Also it sounds terrible when it does it itself all clunky
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I heard that they test a new software which shifts down if you need more power ..
on a normal ryde I use the gears like here :
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/m...etails&mid=276
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Originally Posted by Rar
Does anyone manually downshift with the SE5, or do you let it downshift automatically? I have been manually downshifting because the RPMs seem to be too low.
I also manually downshift, coming from two wheels, it just seems natural to me. And reading other posts it seems to be the best way.
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