SHIFING

[poppajim]

Took my wifes 2014 Can Am Spyder STS SE5 out for my first ride today. Went about 30 miles and it rides really nice. We live in the country mostly back roads so it seems i spent a lot of time in 3rd gear rpms aroud 4000/4500. She was told keep the rpms around 5000/5500 or so . What is the correct way to shift these bikes. Semi Automatic. She told me she stays in second gear alot to keep those rpms up. I did notice going into the turns it was better for me leaning forward a little and get into turns . Its not my Goldwing Trike but it would be fun to ride from time to time. Any suggestions

[DGoebel]

Ride it more! Sounds like you're doing fine, the engine was made for high RPM's. I've got a 13 RTL that has pegged 12k on the tach at times when I'm driving it like an ST. Though I do normally keep it above 4k unless I'm coming to a stop. Still running strong.

[canamjhb]

I tend to shift between 3-4000. The 1330 does not need to run at higher RPMs like the 998'

[pegasus1300]

It's an ST guys,VTwin

[canamjhb]

It's an ST guys,VTwin

OOps

[SpyderAnn01]

Poppa your wife is a smart lady and is riding her Spyder the way it was meant to be ridden -at rom over 4000.

[poppajim]

Hers is the 998 and I will keep the rpm's up .Thanks

[Chupaca]

Don't know if it was explained to you but so you know the reason for the high rpm is the clutch on the twin is not fully engaged till your above 3,400 rpm's. So ryding under that you are basically slipping the clutch and it will wear out prematurely. Being a 5 speed you would not be in 5th gear until your over 70 mph...Not to worry these engine are very happy at high rpm mine runs most the time between 6 and 8,000. You get used to it...:thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

The 998 likes high rpm's. 5000 - 5500 or higher gives best engine response.

Low speeds, first and second gear is right on. I drove Hana Highway in HI (50 plus miles), tight turns and low speeds everywhere. Never got out of first gear.

Planting the outside foot and leaning slightly into the curves will lessen the "g" forces and make your ride easier. If you have to brake at the entry to a curve--your speed is to fast. :yes:

[jlc41]

So how do you keep the rpm's up on the 1330 when your in cruise control. If am doing forty and i shift i can get into 6th gear and the rpm's are about 2200. Are you saying i shouldn't be in 6th gear but a lower gear to maintain 3k+ rpm's???? I'm new to this whole thing never rode a bike or trike.

Joe

[Culpjp]

So how do you keep the rpm's up on the 1330 when your in cruise control. If am doing forty and i shift i can get into 6th gear and the rpm's are about 2200. Are you saying i shouldn't be in 6th gear but a lower gear to maintain 3k+ rpm's???? I'm new to this whole thing never rode a bike or trike.

Joe

The 1330 uses completely different shift points. It doesn't need the high RPM's.

[ARtraveler]

So how do you keep the rpm's up on the 1330 when your in cruise control. If am doing forty and i shift i can get into 6th gear and the rpm's are about 2200. Are you saying i shouldn't be in 6th gear but a lower gear to maintain 3k+ rpm's???? I'm new to this whole thing never rode a bike or trike.

Joe

The 1330 shift points are 3000 - 3500. This is the "happy" spot.

60 mph in 6th will give you about 3500 when in cruise control.

The gear that gives you mid 3000's should be gear you are riding in--for best performance.

40 mph--I would recommend third gear.

[jlc41]

10-4 all, thanks for the replies.

[ARtraveler]

A good read if you have not yet.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners

[SpyderPolly]

A good read if you have not yet.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners
Like my HD I have always run 30's mph in 3rd, 40's in 4th and so on. Depending on conditions uphill or down. The Spyder 1330 is very similar. Do not lug the engine. It likes to spin. Just my 1 cent worth....Polly

[dsteve931]

Took my wifes 2014 Can Am Spyder STS SE5 out for my first ride today. Went about 30 miles and it rides really nice. We live in the country mostly back roads so it seems i spent a lot of time in 3rd gear rpms aroud 4000/4500. She was told keep the rpms around 5000/5500 or so . What is the correct way to shift these bikes. Semi Automatic. She told me she stays in second gear alot to keep those rpms up. I did notice going into the turns it was better for me leaning forward a little and get into turns . Its not my Goldwing Trike but it would be fun to ride from time to time. Any suggestions
I shift at 5-5500, same bike I have found running in tow mode the bike downshifts at 3-3500-no lugging and i dont have to manually downshift i got 13k on mine love it

Steve