Any way to bypass startup screen?

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I haven't been able to figure out what the consistency is, if any, but if you kill the engine with the kill switch, wait a while, and then turn the key off it seems like the time frame that you can restart without having to wait is longer. I often do this at gas pumps so I can clear the trip meter while I'm pumping gas. Then I turn the key off to go to the restroom. No start up screen when I come back and turn the key on. Like I said I haven't figured out the pattern, if there is one.

 

[ARCTIC]

With any computer you have to wait for it to boot up, so your :f_spider: has a computer to handle all the safety features [stability control, traction control etc.]
and all the smog system and monitor the engine performance.
the more systems your bike has the longer it takes for the computer to boot up.
You bought your :f_spider: for its looks and fun factor and for the safety factor.
enjoy it even though it takes a while to boot up.
Your Harley friends do not have all the systems that a :f_spider:has and that is why they can turn key and start
Don

based on that logic it should take about 15 minutes before I can start my truck. I can jump in it and start it instantly

 

[billybovine]

I haven't been able to figure out what the consistency is, if any, but if you kill the engine with the kill switch, wait a while, and then turn the key off it seems like the time frame that you can restart without having to wait is shorter. I often do this at gas pumps so I can clear the trip meter while I'm pumping gas. Then I turn the key off to go to the restroom. No start up screen when I come back and turn the key on. Like I said I haven't figured out the pattern, if there is one.

That's something I had not noticed. May have to do some experimenting.

Sometimes I use the kill switch at the gas station as well. When I do, sometimes it is unhappy starting. Takes a long crank or 2 to start. Acts like a vapour lock. Never happens when I turn off the key.

 

[Dudley]

In a small way I understand your anxiety about wanting to turn the key, press starter button, put in 1st gear and go, but stop and think a second. Most of us have lived, or are still living a fast pace life. The Spyder should be your haven away from all the fast pace. The wait on the screen only takes a few seconds, And as someone stated, practice turning on the key as soon as you get to the Spyder, while you are still with 2 feet on the ground. By the time you put on your helmet and maybe your gloves, the screen is ready for you to clear it and start the Spyder. Relax, enjoy your your Spyder and worry less about small things that don't really matter and you can't do anything about. And, when you stop for gas, use your kill switch and leave your ignition switch on "ON". When you are finished with gassing up, and get back on the Spyder, flip your kill switch, press the starter and go.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I haven't been able to figure out what the consistency is, if any, but if you kill the engine with the kill switch, wait a while, and then turn the key off it seems like the time frame that you can restart without having to wait is shorter. I often do this at gas pumps so I can clear the trip meter while I'm pumping gas. Then I turn the key off to go to the restroom. No start up screen when I come back and turn the key on. Like I said I haven't figured out the pattern, if there is one.

I meant to say, "the time frame that you can restart without having to wait is longer."

 

[agedbikeman]

Any way to bypass startup screen

My 2014RT, just once in a while, say 50 starts more or less, my startup screen bypasses itself, :ani29: been in the garage all night, first start of the day, turn key, put gloves on, get door remote ready + other timewaisting things, suddenly radio blast out and ready to start without touching mode button, can't be anyone else touching it I live alone, but like I say, it's only once in a while. Maybe next time it does it, I'll start counting the number of times starting 'til the next self bypass. As an electronics engineerI also can't see the need for such a long boot time, although nice to ride, like a few other things on this bike, only, half baked, half designed and half researched. For the price it should be better designed.

 

[robhowen]

I experience this as well

I experience this from time to time as well, but I've not been able to identify a pattern as it's infrequent and always surprises me. I just wish setup would allow me an option to bypass the requirement and accept responsibility "once" instead of every start-up; something like what Garmin does.

Rob

My 2014RT, just once in a while, say 50 starts more or less, my startup screen bypasses itself, :ani29: been in the garage all night, first start of the day, turn key, put gloves on, get door remote ready + other timewaisting things, suddenly radio blast out and ready to start without touching mode button, can't be anyone else touching it I live alone, but like I say, it's only once in a while. Maybe next time it does it, I'll start counting the number of times starting 'til the next self bypass. As an electronics engineerI also can't see the need for such a long boot time, although nice to ride, like a few other things on this bike, only, half baked, half designed and half researched. For the price it should be better designed.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Pssssst!

Buy a 2016 F3 L. No waiting, turn the key, press Mose, hit starter varooooooommmmm!:yes:

 

[robhowen]

Interesting idea

Interesting idea, but a software/firmware patch would be much less expensive for me!
Rob

Buy a 2016 F3 L. No waiting, turn the key, press Mose, hit starter varooooooommmmm!:yes:

 

[lou49]

might be a PITA to wait, but still boots up faster than windows

Hahaha! Great sense of humor!

 

[lou49]

Just a little humor! I never ride a motorcycle when I'm in a hurry!

 

[billybovine]

My 2014RT, just once in a while, say 50 starts more or less, my startup screen bypasses itself, :ani29: been in the garage all night, first start of the day, turn key, put gloves on, get door remote ready + other timewaisting things, suddenly radio blast out and ready to start without touching mode button, can't be anyone else touching it I live alone, but like I say, it's only once in a while. Maybe next time it does it, I'll start counting the number of times starting 'til the next self bypass. As an electronics engineerI also can't see the need for such a long boot time, although nice to ride, like a few other things on this bike, only, half baked, half designed and half researched. For the price it should be better designed.

Check for a loose battery cable.

 

[Questions]

bypassing startup screen

I looked for a discussion on this and can't find anything. On a 2015 RT Ltd is there any way to avoid/bypass the startup screen where you have to press CMD (read the instructions screen) to continue to start the bike? It appears there is some kind of bypass as if I only stop for a moment, it appears that I don't have to press it again to start the bike.

Rob

'Yes. Turn the key off then within three seconds, hold the "back" (or left) button for 3 seconds. You will see that your data screen remains on. This is especially useful while gassing up so your GPS remains on, radio, etc. I'm not at my bike so I'm guessing on the name of the button (from memory). You'll find it.

 

[agedbikeman]

any way to bypass startup screen

Check for a loose battery cable.

Now you mention battery terminals, minor past incidents now seem to add up, like lost radio settings, not cranking as fast as it used to.
I'll check for that, maybe they're not loose but not as tight as they could be.

Thanks for that.
Alex

 

[vided]

the start-up delay is fine, i put hat on, zip-up, check make-up and start bike.:thumbup:
it's the POST SHUTDOWN delay (18seconds+/-) that drives me bobo. i don't like to walk away with lights on and gps on. :banghead::banghead::banghead:

 

[billybovine]

Now you mention battery terminals, minor past incidents now seem to add up, like lost radio settings, not cranking as fast as it used to.
I'll check for that, maybe they're not loose but not as tight as they could be.

Thanks for that.
Alex

Whenever power is lost to the gage cluster. The next start will not need the mode button to be pushed. The most common cause would be the battery cables. But pulling the correct fuse will do the same thing.

Losing your audio and some other settings. That are stored in the gage cluster. Not including the channel presets that are stored in the radio. Is caused by turning the key back on before full shut down. For example when forgetting to set the parking and turning the key back on to do that. This will randomly reset some or all the user preferences. Someone said this bug has been fixed in newer models.