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    Default Full automatic transmission

    Just curious anyone know why they haven't looked at fully automatic transmissions for the Spyders? it doesn't seem to far a stretch to change over the SE5/6 to give full auto.
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    I enjoy my SE5 and I wonder if they will ever go full auto.
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    Yup!! Really digging the SE5, a lot.

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    I would hate to lose control on the upshifting (and occasional downshifting available to the SE).. Fully automatic would be a drag.... At that point I would probably go back to an SM . the beauty of the SE is that it offers the best of the standard and the automatic
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    I think I heard that BRP didn't put in a full-auto because they didn't want the Spyder to be considered in the same class as a scooter.
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    Have a GS SM5.

    Demo rode an automatic transmission Boss Hoss trike. Was odd how often you had to use the brakes. Can see the need to change the brake pads more often...

    That aside, it was a fun ride!
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    I'd take a continuously variable transmission instead of the SE.
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    There has been some talk about going with a CVT type transmission. There does appear to be some pro/con arguments for the same.

    At first, I thought CVT would be a pretty good idea. Now, I kind of like the idea of being in control of the upshifts. A with a CVT would not be a game changer for me. I am quite happy with the 2014 at this point in time.

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    Default Hondamatic...!!

    comes to mind. I feel it would kill the spyder, like shoes on a dog. But thats just me. The semi still gives you control though I have never tried one have ryden with those that have them. I am a manual ryder and always will be...have to ask..what would be the advantage..??
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    Quote Originally Posted by PrairieSpyder View Post
    I think I heard that BRP didn't put in a full-auto because they didn't want the Spyder to be considered in the same class as a scooter.


    Quote Originally Posted by ARCTIC View Post
    I'd take a continuously variable transmission instead of the SE.
    Have you ever changed the drivebelt on an ATV? Belts are the backbone of most currently available CVT trannys, and BRP has tons of experience with them...
    They don't last forever, they do throw dust and debris, and they can be burned-up by continued hard launches
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    Post above mentions Hondamatic. Full auto on (I think) a 750cc and a 450cc. Rode the 750 a few miles and said, no thanks. Do not remember many people buying them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldmanzues View Post
    Post above mentions Hondamatic. Full auto on (I think) a 750cc and a 450cc. Rode the 750 a few miles and said, no thanks. Do not remember many people buying them.
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    We had several of those "Slush-Drve" Hondas hanging around in our Town back about thirty years' ago...
    I had a chance to try out a 400, and a 750.
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    I spoke with a very nice french speaking woman from BRP at the NYC Motorcycle Show. I asked her if fully auto would be coming and she told me a definite no.
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    Good for them!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post



    Have you ever changed the drivebelt on an ATV? Belts are the backbone of most currently available CVT trannys, and BRP has tons of experience with them...
    They don't last forever, they do throw dust and debris, and they can be burned-up by continued hard launches
    Took ten minutes on my Outlander and I always carried a spare and the small number of tools required in the tool kit.

    Still wouldn't want one on my Spyder though as the clutch take-up was far too harsh - the Spyder is so, so much smoother.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BikerDoc View Post
    I would hate to lose control on the upshifting (and occasional downshifting available to the SE).. Fully automatic would be a drag.... At that point I would probably go back to an SM . the beauty of the SE is that it offers the best of the standard and the automatic
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    If I want it to be that easy, Id climb in my Pickup.
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    I'm sure there's a lot that love there SE5 but just can't get myself on one , just love the manual control and in my eye that's what a bike should be, but it's a great thing if you have a problem not being able to shift one. Better to have a SE then nothing at all!

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    I've never seen a better example of, "Damning with faint praise."

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    Aprillia has an automatic tranny. Friend of mine has one. Now, you want to talk about service. He has to trailer his Aprillia to Maryland for service. The closest Aprillia dealer in NC no longer services them.



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    Did Honda have one in the DN-01?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ctpaddler2000 View Post
    I spoke with a very nice french speaking woman from BRP at the NYC Motorcycle Show. I asked her if fully auto would be coming and she told me a definite no.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Did Honda have one in the DN-01?
    It was a CVT. I believe they had four bikes with that tranny.



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