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Motorbike Professor
Originally Posted by Bob Ledford
..... You don't have to worry with lubricating the cable every time you turn around. .....
Modern motorcycles don't have cable operated clutches anymore. They are hydraulic.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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Originally Posted by Bob Ledford
The biggest complaints I have is the semiautomatic clutch is to noisesy IMO and that bugs me some of the time. The high rev shifting points are so much smoother that it is not worth complaining about. You get used to t and enjoy the ride and keep that thumb an index finger moving like the traffic around you is.
No offense Bob, but if your Spyder is still "clunking" when shifting... you may still be shifting at too low of RPM's; or simply not smoothly pulling on the paddle while holding the throttle steady (do not accelerate while shifting - just hold it steady).
I rarely ever hear a clunk-sound on mine when shifting. It is very smooth -- but not so if I do it wrong. If you are at Spyderfest, I'll show you...
First gear and reverse, however, always clunk...
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Registered Users
Originally Posted by Illinois Boy
No offense Bob, but if your Spyder is still "clunking" when shifting... you may still be shifting at too low of RPM's; or simply not smoothly pulling on the paddle while holding the throttle steady (do not accelerate while shifting - just hold it steady).
I rarely ever hear a clunk-sound on mine when shifting. It is very smooth -- but not so if I do it wrong. If you are at Spyderfest, I'll show you...
First gear and reverse, however, always clunk...
Also check you oil level. Mine started to make more "noise" then usual and it turned out the oil level was low. I serviced it and shifting went back to being quiet.
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
The brakes on the RT's are e-brakes. No foot brake involved here. Not sure what they did beyond 2009 on the RS's though. My 2008 and 2009 had the footbrakes, and the 2009 SE5 had the alarm as mentioned above.
Ahhh, foot brakes! I miss those days.
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Ultimate Spyderlover
Originally Posted by Jerbear
The engine STOP switch. BRP even suggests it be used to stop the engine before turning the key off. It's a good habit to get into, and may, save your bacon.
What's a scenario where this will save you?
2012 Spyder RS S SE5 Magnesium, Power Commander V with Autotune, HMF Exhaust, Green air filter,
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Motorbike Professor
Originally Posted by Kratos
What's a scenario where this will save you?
Obviously you have never had a machine where the throttle stuck or the clutch disengagement (cable or hydraulic) failed. The idea is to be able to shut off the engine without (dangerously) removing your hands from the handlebars.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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Ultimate Spyderlover
Originally Posted by NancysToy
Obviously you have never had a machine where the throttle stuck or the clutch disengagement (cable or hydraulic) failed. The idea is to be able to shut off the engine without (dangerously) removing your hands from the handlebars.
Lol....is it that obvious?
2012 Spyder RS S SE5 Magnesium, Power Commander V with Autotune, HMF Exhaust, Green air filter,
TricLed/Custom Dynamics Led Project titled "Knight Rider"
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