Parked Spyder SE5 stuck in Reverse

[retiredsquid]

I went out to start the 2011 RT SE5 this morning and the danged tranny is stuck in Reverse. Does anyone know how to get it to neutral?

Thanks

[retiredsquid]

Never mind. I looked over under RT Shop Talk and sure enough they had the solution and I am so glad it was so simple. I thought I had tried the correct solution, but obviously hadn't.

[billybovine]

I went out to start the 2011 RT SE5 this morning and the danged tranny is stuck in Reverse. Does anyone know how to get it to neutral?

Thanks

I assume you mean that after you it started the engine it failed to shift to neutral by itself.

You can shift it manually with a wrench. I don't remember the size but it is one of the ones in your tool kit. Put the wrench on the nut on the back of the shift lever so that it acts like an extension of that lever. Swing the lever toward the rear should shift into neutral.

That's the easy part. Why did it not shift on it's own?

[retiredsquid]

I'm not aware of the way to shift the SE5 manually with a wrench. I did find out on the RT Shop Talk that it is as simple as putting your foot on the brake and engage the starter. This was the first time this has happened to me, but I will know better in the future.

[NancysToy]

I'm not aware of the way to shift the SE5 manually with a wrench. I did find out on the RT Shop Talk that it is as simple as putting your foot on the brake and engage the starter. This was the first time this has happened to me, but I will know better in the future.

Both the foot on the brake and the wrench trick are in your owners manual.

[HeathsCancerFree]

Never mind. I looked over under RT Shop Talk and sure enough they had the solution and I am so glad it was so simple. I thought I had tried the correct solution, but obviously hadn't.

I went out to start the 2011 RT SE5 this morning and the danged tranny is stuck in Reverse. Does anyone know how to get it to neutral?

Thanks

I I have a 2012 rss se5 I got off the bike an we to go into reverse.... Went to go start it an now is stuck in reverse. I tried everything... I had no choice but to call the tow truck at 9:30pm.... An I'm just getting home now at 2:30 am.... JESUS KNOWS I NEED HELP...... UGGGGGGGG

[ricford]

Both the foot on the brake and the wrench trick are in your owners manual.

What page(s) is that information to be found? Would be nice to know so I don't have to read the entire manual again. Last read through I fell asleep. Thanks.

[Chupaca]

this is a really old thread and may be skipped over by many best post a new one..but if you read the post here now "testing pictures" there are a couple pictures showing how to shift manually...

[Grandpot]

I too have looked for the information in the manual and found it. I forgot exactly what page it was on, but it is in the Road Side Repair area. However, the explanation lacks details, so I went out to my 2011 RT-S SE5 and took a look. The SE5 transmission is really very similar to the standard transmission except for the addition of some hydraulics. Instead of operating the shifter with your left foot, a hydraulic cylinder has been added. If you look under the spyder you will see the shifter arm with a couple of flats that will fit a 13mm wrench. If you attach the wrench you will be able to shift the transmission. Please make sure the engine is off when doing this.

This will not fix the cause of your problem, but at least you will get it unstuck.

[billybovine]

What page(s) is that information to be found? Would be nice to know so I don't have to read the entire manual again. Last read through I fell asleep. Thanks.

This is an old thread and you did not share the model and year of your Spyder. Newer Spyder manuals do not have this as a roadside repair anymore. So it may not be there. If you have an older model. The page it could be located on will be different for each year and model. The only reason to manually shift a SE5 is if you are stuck on the side of the road and maybe would like to shift it into 2nd gear and drive to a safer location.

[Marker]

I too have looked for the information in the manual and found it. I forgot exactly what page it was on, but it is in the Road Side Repair area. However, the explanation lacks details, so I went out to my 2011 RT-S SE5 and took a look. The SE5 transmission is really very similar to the standard transmission except for the addition of some hydraulics. Instead of operating the shifter with your left foot, a hydraulic cylinder has been added. If you look under the spyder you will see the shifter arm with a couple of flats that will fit a 13mm wrench. If you attach the wrench you will be able to shift the transmission. Please make sure the engine is off when doing this.

This will not fix the cause of your problem, but at least you will get it unstuck.

Thanks for the photos and the additional information.
I learned something this morning.

[Grandpot]

You're welcome. I thought it was clever how BRP took a standard transmission and automated it.

[HeathsCancerFree]

I I have a 2012 rss se5 I got off the bike an we to go into reverse.... Went to go start it an now is stuck in reverse. I tried everything... I had no choice but to call the tow truck at 9:30pm.... An I'm just getting home now at 2:30 am.... JESUS KNOWS I NEED HELP...... UGGGGGGGG

First and and firemost I want to say thanks.... I got out the 13mm wrench an with then key in on position so I can see what hear it was in. I pulled the transmission shifter..AN YES IT WORKED..... BIKE STARTED RIGHT UP..... I THINK IM STILL GOONG TO TAKE IT TO GET SERVICED TI SEE WHY IT GOT STUCK IN THE FIRST PLACE.... THANKS A MILLION ALL MY SPYDER FRIENDS.... HEATH GOD BLESS.....

[Mcclearint]

I'm having this same problem stuck in reverse . Did you ever find the solution to the problem. Need help!@