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    Default Starting issue with a 2014 RT L

    I went to start my Spyder the normal way, and after pressing the starter switch it didn't even click or crank like the battery was dead. After releasing the brake and then attempting to start did it come to life. So Major Spyder tried starting his 14 RT L, It did the same thing.
    Just checking to see if anyone else experienced this.
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    If you park your bike, and leave it in neutral; you don't have to apply the brake in order to start it...
    Besides; the engagement clutch Is disengaged, so leaving it in gear does nothing at all.
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    Have never had that happen. I have on a couple of occasions when bundled up for a winter ride accidentally bumped the kill switch, not enough to fully throw it but enough to break the circuit, and Spyder wouldn't turn over. Quick visual check showed problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    If you park your bike, and leave it in neutral; you don't have to apply the brake in order to start it...
    Besides; the engagement clutch Is disengaged, so leaving it in gear does nothing at all.
    The bike was in neutral, I just released the parking brake and it started when I pushed the switch.
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    I have had that happen to me, but the" kill switch" was hit by mistake. My spyder was in "Neutral" and the spyder started. Deanna




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