2010 rt

[Tigerkitty]

new to spyder

hello everyone this is my first time owning a spyder .most of my riding will be 2 up and i was wondering if anyone had suggestions on how to set up my 2010 rt for best ride rider weight is around 500lbs and my rt does not have automatic ride adjust .with front suspension need to be adjusted as well and can it be adjusted.also the my rt only has 1200 miles is it past break in period i do not have any manuals with it. i was also wondering about the proper rpm to shift at as well as cruising rpm. thanks in advance for your input.​

 

[Chupaca]

Welcome..!! Welcome..!!

to both this amazing site and the roadster world...congrats on the new ryde...:2thumbs:. Unless you change things best set the shocks on the max in back and position 4 on the fronts. See how that works to start and adjust accordingly. As for driving check the do's and do nots for great information...:thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Shifting points. The 998 engine on your 2010 likes to be shifted at 5000 - 5500 rpms. It always sounds like its to much, but that is where you engine is most happy.

This means you may be riding around town (under 30 mph) in first gear. You will be driving on the highway (55 mph or so) in fourth gear. 60 and over, we use 5th gear.

You can obtain an owners manual off the BRP website for your particular year. If you print it out, about 150 pages. You might be running close to capacity at 500 # weight you mentioned--the manual will give you the exact information.

Running the 998 at 3500 rpms or less will cause clutch issues.

 

[mastertek2000]

welcome aboard

 

[Don in E Texas]

Welcome

My recommendation is to make sure to read the following:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...t-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners

Should have a lot of answers there for you.

Don

 

[Bob Denman]

You might want to try putting about 85 psi in the rear shock for a 500 pound "payload". :thumbup:
There should be a sticker under the seat that says what the maximum pressure should be...
My memory isn't what it used to be pps: I want to say that max pressure is around 90 psi... :dontknow:
And if you've got an SE-5 transmission; shifting at just a touch over 5,000 rpm is the way to go! :2thumbs:

 

[Tigerkitty]

Thanks

thanks for the welcome and the great input will do my research on the site to get the do's and don'ts