Shifting on the 2014 RT's

[Cruzr Joe]

I have two things to tell you about the 14 RT's

1) Shifting, when you go from neutral to reverse it seems that you have to put your foot on the brake, push the Reverse Button and then hit the paddle to make it shift properly and easily, on my 12 & 13 you did not have to be so specific.

When you go from Reverse to neutral you will again have to engage the brake first, in order for it to work properly.

When you go from neutral to first, you must have the brake engaged in order for it to shift smoothly.

2) Checking your oil, with the new dipstick under the seat it is much easier, but with new clean oil and a dipstick with a beige colored oil dipstick it is hard to see where the oil is on the stick. SOLUTION, after you wipe the dipstick and then reinsert it turn the cap about a quarter turn then remove it, I lay the dipstick sideways on a paper towel and can see exactly where the oil is on the stick, makes it a lot easier.

These are not problems, just observations.

Cruzr Joe

[Jeriatric]

Joe, what's the recommended oil check interval on the '14.

[Cruzr Joe]

Joe, what's the recommended oil check interval on the '14.


I check my oil pressure after about every third of forth ride, some do it every time, some do it when they think about it.

Cruzr Joe

[Jeriatric]

I check my oil pressure after about every third of forth ride, some do it every time, some do it when they think about it.

Cruzr Joe

Just wondering if the 1330 had a different recommended check interval than the 990. :doorag:

[stevedfive]

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[Cruzr Joe]

Just wondering if the 1330 had a different recommended check interval than the 990. :doorag:

they have a different change pattern than the previous, 3,000 for the first and then 9,000 thereafter but as far as checking goes i think its the owners duty to check as they feel it is needed.

Cruzr joe

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Changing the oil, is one thing; checking it, is another... ;)

[Jeriatric]

Guess I wasn't very clear. What's new:roflblack:

Simply wondering what the '14 owners manual says about oil check interval.

[Hawk]

Yeah, I backed out of a spot, took me a little to get it to go into first. Found that you have to press the brake to shift it into first. Don't remember having to do that on the old one. Gave me a 3 second, uh oh, till I figured it out. I have also notice that when I shift out of reverse, mine goes past neutral into 1st. Not a biggie, but I like to put it in neutral when I park it.

[Cruzr Joe]

Yeah, I backed out of a spot, took me a little to get it to go into first. Found that you have to press the brake to shift it into first. Don't remember having to do that on the old one. Gave me a 3 second, uh oh, till I figured it out. I have also notice that when I shift out of reverse, mine goes past neutral into 1st. Not a biggie, but I like to put it in neutral when I park it.


yes i forgot to mention that from reverse it goes to neutral then immediately to first.

Again not a problem just an observation.

Cruzr joe

[Hawk]

yes i forgot to mention that from reverse it goes to neutral then immediately to first.

Again not a problem just an observation.

Cruzr joe

Yeah, no biggie. I just put it back in neutral. I just like having it in neutral when I park it so I don't have to put my foot on the brake when I start it. If I am standing on left side, I have to walk to right or get on it to start it. Did I also mention, I am lazy?

[murphybrown]

GM Joe...on oil check...same method as on earlier models? Check "hot"?
Just a side note...wow I rode a '12 RT with only 1200 miles on it yesterday for a couple purchasing their first Spyder (I know everybody, quit :roflblack::roflblack: sure glad they didn't want any mechanical knowledge!!)..anyway WOW I love my '10...their '12 was sweeeeet and if the fellow selling wasnt going to get $$ until I returned I would have iron butted it....and wow if the switch to the '14 is going to be another :thumbup::clap: experience I'm going to think I have gotten myself a Lamborghini and challenge that young pup, Justin BB to a race!!!! :yes: Everyone have a great day.

[Cruzr Joe]

GM Joe...on oil check...same method as on earlier models? Check "hot"?
Just a side note...wow I rode a '12 RT with only 1200 miles on it yesterday for a couple purchasing their first Spyder (I know everybody, quit :roflblack::roflblack: sure glad they didn't want any mechanical knowledge!!)..anyway WOW I love my '10...their '12 was sweeeeet and if the fellow selling wasnt going to get $$ until I returned I would have iron butted it....and wow if the switch to the '14 is going to be another :thumbup::clap: experience I'm going to think I have gotten myself a Lamborghini and challenge that young pup, Justin BB to a race!!!! :yes: Everyone have a great day.

You will be so happy with the new ride ................................ you will ride to Arkansas just to have lunch with us. :thumbup:

Cruzr Joe

[bluestratos]

Do you still here the big clunk as you shift from first to reverse?

Going straight to first may be a good thing, I often have a time delay with my 11 which annoys people waiting to take my parking spot, lol....

[3 Wheel Addict]

Hope it shifts smoother into reverse than my 13, man it hits hard! I fear one day it will break something in there.

[Cruzr Joe]

Do you still here the big clunk as you shift from first to reverse?

Going straight to first may be a good thing, I often have a time delay with my 11 which annoys people waiting to take my parking spot, lol....

When you get in a hurry you will get the clunk, but if you take your time it shifts in easier. Now please get out of that parking space so i can use it. :roflblack:

Cruzr Joe

[stevedfive]

The guide doesn't say how often to check the oil level, just the procedure on how to check the oil level.

[Jeriatric]

The guide doesn't say how often to check the oil level, just the procedure on how to check the oil level.

Thanks :thumbup:

[stevedfive]

http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/Index.aspx?lang=e&s1=e8800dee-a493-4d22-ac2e-01bc8d308025&brands=roadster&type=og&_ga=1.89387032.2019083120.1390838895

[BikerDoc]

Joe, what's the recommended oil check interval on the '14.
I have ridden 4000 miles and have not used any oil. I check it every 1000

[Hawk]

I have ridden 4000 miles and have not used any oil. I check it every 1000

Dang BikerDoc, slow down so we can catch you. :clap:

[Jeriatric]

http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/Index.aspx?lang=e&s1=e8800dee-a493-4d22-ac2e-01bc8d308025&brands=roadster&type=og&_ga=1.89387032.2019083120.1390838895

I'm not going there. Doing so could could be hazardous to my wallet. :roflblack:

Besides, I have a long way to go before mine has the required 100K on the speedo. :doorag:

[Cruzr Joe]

I have ridden 4000 miles and have not used any oil. I check it every 1000


Take that thing off the treadmill. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

Your getting more miles than Bob gets posts.

Cruzr joe

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :shocked: I'm going to have to fire up another bank...82369

[Chupaca]

you should check it regularly. It's nice they have made it easier on the new RT but I check it after any ryde over 300 miles or accumulated rydes in that range. In a couple occasions my check engine ligh has come on and oil level was to low. Added oil and all was good. Always carry a qt. with me. We just don't know what oil consumption the new engine might have as yet...:thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

Joe: Thanks for posting the information. It took a while for us to get the old RT's figured out and we are going to experience the same with the new 1330's. Every piece of information counts. :2thumbs:

[DrewNJ]

Are you all going to do the 9300 mile oil change interval?

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[ARtraveler]

Are you all going to do the 9300 mile oil change interval?

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I for one will follow the suggested intervals. 3000 miles for the break-in service and roughly 9000 for the recommended oil change service intervals. After the initial service, it's looking like once a year for a lot of people. I don't think I would recommend going more than a year without an oil change though.

[Cruzr Joe]

I for one will follow the suggested intervals. 3000 miles for the break-in service and roughly 9000 for the recommended oil change service intervals. After the initial service, it's looking like once a year for a lot of people. I don't think I would recommend going more than a year without an oil change though.

:agree::agree::agree: :cheers:

Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

I will also. :thumbup: IF... I ever get the bike! :gaah:

[Cruzr Joe]

I will also. :thumbup: IF... I ever get the bike! :gaah:


I think we need to put out an APB on your Spyder.

Cruzr Joe

[Bob Ledford]

I check my oil pressure after about every third of forth ride, some do it every time, some do it when they think about it.

Cruzr Joe

I almost hate myself for doing this to you Joe, but why bother "checking your oil pressure ?"

[ulflyer]

About the same as Pre-'14's. :)


Earlier I said it doesn't sound like a diesel; wrong....at idle it does. But, quietly, more refined.:ohyea:

[Bob Denman]

All I'm gonna care about... is the sound of me going down the road yelling "WOO-HOO!" :2thumbs:

[Cruzr Joe]

I almost hate myself for doing this to you Joe, but why bother "checking your oil pressure ?"


:hun:, DUH, I meant my oil level. :opps::opps: (Almost hate yourself for doing that :roflblack::roflblack:) in other words you had fun doing it :lecturef_smilie::lecturef_smilie:

Cruzr Joe

[ulflyer]

The guide doesn't say how often to check the oil level, just the procedure on how to check the oil level.

Something like "Idle engine 30 sec AT NORMAL TEMP before checking". I check mine as I did the '11, after I come in from a ride.

Looked under mine today and the two oil drain plugs are not covered by panels like before. This will make it easy to change.
But to get to the filter you have to pull the right side mirror and the top panel. On paper it looks easy after that.