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  1. 06-29-2014, 11:01 AM #1
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    Well I just bought a RTs sm6 after not liking my RS se5. I love my new ride, lots of comfort, but when I shift up and reduce throttle, pull in clutch to shift the rpms doesn't drop fast enough. If I shift slow it works find, if I shift fast like I have done on all other bikes the rpms are still up after shift is done. Is this normal to have a slow throttle response or should I have it checked out? DennisIMG_20140628_105132.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by denniswheat1 View Post
    Well I just bought a RTs sm6 after not liking my RS se5. I love my new ride, lots of comfort, but when I shift up and reduce throttle, pull in clutch to shift the rpms doesn't drop fast enough. If I shift slow it works find, if I shift fast like I have done on all other bikes the rpms are still up after shift is done. Is this normal to have a slow throttle response or should I have it checked out? DennisIMG_20140628_105132.jpg
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    New bike?? It's normal for about the first thousand miles... Give it some time to loosen-up!
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    Default Well..!!

    you may have to give it some time. Shouldn't but this is a new engine if it continues there may be a vaccum leak somewhere or a computer update. I know my Jetta is that way and was told they could not change that without a computer mod...
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  5. 06-29-2014, 11:04 PM #5
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    New bike?? It's normal for about the first thousand miles... Give it some time to loosen-up!
    Yes this is a 014 RT s sm6 with 80 miles so far. I was curious about the throttle response so will put more miles on it before I get more concerned. If it's still that way after 3000 miles will have it checked during break in service
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