I picked up my 2021 RT Limited last week. I'm worried that I have a problem with the automatic suspension feature. The ride is very "harsh" . Almost like there no suspension, or it's "wound very tight". When I come to a stop, it feels like it "settles". I've been riding solo to get accustomed to all the new features.
This is not my first RT Limited. I traded my '15 in on this '21. I'm really missing the adjustable suspension feature right now. Is there a way that my dealer could make some adjustment to the auto suspension setting through the BUDS under warranty??? If I explained my issue in this manner,would my dealer understand my issue???
Thanks in advance for any help that will come my way.
Mike T
Last edited by MikeT; 05-12-2021 at 03:46 AM.
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I wondered if my RT-L auto level was working. So I manually release the air in the suspension at the schrader valve and watched watched the rear go down. Started it up, and put it in gear(I think), and it came back up. My pump is very quiet and/or my hearing range misses hearing the pump run.
Sounds like yours has an issue.
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(Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.
Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.
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One of the first items on my checklist was to check the tire pressures. The 2021 Owner's Manual has only one tire pressure listed for the fronts and rear. 20 PSI-front, 28 PSI-rear. My fronts were high, my rear was low. My 15 RT Limited gave a range: Front 20 PSI +/- 2 PSI, Rear 26 PSI +/- 2 PSI.
I want to say thanks for all the input. Rode my RT Limited To my dealer late this morning. Got me right in for a Buds diagnostic. Nothing out of range. However, the service tech reset the zero on the R1 sensor to his weight of 260lbs. He told me the "relaxing/setting" after coming to a stop is normal. Something about how the auto system senses the motion of the rear tire. Hope I haven't been fed a line of bull*****.
Shawn Smoaks mentions the issue in the you tube post found in the link below. He never said exactly what the issue was but he seemed familiar with the issue. Seems it was a mechanical type issue vs firmware as he mentioned a bolt.
I went from a 2019 to a 2021. I didn't notice any difference in ride. My front tires are 20 psi and the rear is 28 psi. I can confirm that both of the Spyders will, at times drop a little air in the rear suspension when at a stop. I notice it more when riding solo. You can check the air, I'm not sure how much they are suppose to have. If someone doesn't chime in with the normal psi, pm me and I will put a pressure gauge on mine and let you know what mine is at.
2021 RTL Chrome Deep Marsala
HELI Bars
Garmin Zumo XT
USB power port
Front fender lights & Sequential turn signals
Front LED Auxiliary light
Flashing brake module TricLED
Baha Ron sway bar
belt tensioner
RLS muffler
Shawn Smoaks mentions the issue in the you tube post found in the link below. He never said exactly what the issue was but he seemed familiar with the issue. Seems it was a mechanical type issue vs firmware as he mentioned a bolt.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
Shawn Smoaks mentions the issue in the you tube post found in the link below. He never said exactly what the issue was but he seemed familiar with the issue. Seems it was a mechanical type issue vs firmware as he mentioned a bolt.
I went from a 2019 to a 2021. I didn't notice any difference in ride. My front tires are 20 psi and the rear is 28 psi. I can confirm that both of the Spyders will, at times drop a little air in the rear suspension when at a stop. I notice it more when riding solo. You can check the air, I'm not sure how much they are suppose to have. If someone doesn't chime in with the normal psi, pm me and I will put a pressure gauge on mine and let you know what mine is at.
How do u check the air pressure (rear suspension) on a 2021 RTL.
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Arm that activates the compressor is bolted to an attachment point. If tech never put the bolt in, simply doesn't work.
How do you check if "the bolt" is there, not there, or improperly installed. Can it be seen with the '21 Spyder on the ground, or do you need a lift???
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