2013 Spyders to get bigger engines, more horsepower

[JJW SpyderRider]

Just how fast are you going in 5th that you need a 6th?

5th gear on mine easily takes me to 100+ MPH with headroom on the RPM's yet.

Just wondering... That's all.

I agree on the need for a 6th gear. I had to drop to 4th gear just to maintain 75 mph on the interstate in Kansas. I doubt a 6th gear would be helpful in day to day riding if the engine can't turn the wheel over without lugging. You barley get into 5th at most highway speeds.

 

[NancysToy]

I agree on the need for a 6th gear. I had to drop to 4th gear just to maintain 75 mph on the interstate in Kansas. I doubt a 6th gear would be helpful in day to day riding if the engine can't turn the wheel over without lugging. You barley get into 5th at most highway speeds.

Sixth gear would not help you in that situation. You already seem to need more revs, not less. I don't know what kind of wind you may have been bucking, but you should easilyu have been able to maintain 75 at 5500 rpm in fifth gear. I suspect you have a problem with your Spyder. Could be a bad spark plug wire, running too lean due to a bad sensor or ECM, or valve problems. You seem to be down on power, and should have it looked into. I had the same issue with my 2010, but my 2011 purrs down the highway effortlessly in fifth.

 

[Bob Denman]

Mine also rolls along pretty dang easy in top gear; even with the Missus and Tink out back! :thumbup:
Uh-oh,,, :shocked:

 

[docdoru]

the times of bigger engines are shure gone ...

Incorrect: BMW 1300 and 1600, Suzuki 1783, Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200....
However the Rotax 998 (1998 Aprilia Mille= italian for "thousand") is gone.

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

Sixth gear would not help you in that situation. You already seem to need more revs, not less. I don't know what kind of wind you may have been bucking, but you should easilyu have been able to maintain 75 at 5500 rpm in fifth gear. I suspect you have a problem with your Spyder. Could be a bad spark plug wire, running too lean due to a bad sensor or ECM, or valve problems. You seem to be down on power, and should have it looked into. I had the same issue with my 2010, but my 2011 purrs down the highway effortlessly in fifth.

The RT was lugging trying to get up the hills on I-70 in 5th. If anyone has rode I-70 just west of Topeka you know how steap the hills are. I needed to drop down to 4th just to get enough torque and not shake the RT apart. On flat land it did the 1500 mile ride just fine but if I drop the rpm's back down into the low 5000s with a 6th gear I feel I will right back below the torque range. I think with a 6th gear I would have to downshift an every little hill.

The belt was aligned and set to the correct tension before we left. The RT runs great and seem faster than my old GS, it may be that it is much smoother when on the throttle.

 

[NancysToy]

The RT was lugging trying to get up the hills on I-70 in 5th. If anyone has rode I-70 just west of Topeka you know how steap the hills are. I needed to drop down to 4th just to get enough torque and not shake the RT apart. On flat land it did the 1500 mile ride just fine but if I drop the rpm's back down into the low 5000s with a 6th gear I feel I will right back below the torque range. I think with a 6th gear I would have to downshift an every little hill.

The belt was aligned and set to the correct tension before we left. The RT runs great and seem faster than my old GS, it may be that it is much smoother when on the throttle.

I really think you should have your Spyder looked at. The engine is certainly not "lugging" at 5500 rpm. You have a misfire, cylinder imbalance, or possibly a vibration issue of some nature (motor mount, belt, etc.). The engine shouldn't shake your eyeteeth out or run out of throttle or power at that speed, going up any allowable grade on an Interstate. I'd be knocking on the dealer's door.

 

[spyderbirds]

The RT was lugging trying to get up the hills on I-70 in 5th. If anyone has rode I-70 just west of Topeka you know how steap the hills are. I needed to drop down to 4th just to get enough torque and not shake the RT apart. On flat land it did the 1500 mile ride just fine but if I drop the rpm's back down into the low 5000s with a 6th gear I feel I will right back below the torque range. I think with a 6th gear I would have to downshift an every little hill.

The belt was aligned and set to the correct tension before we left. The RT runs great and seem faster than my old GS, it may be that it is much smoother when on the throttle.

I downshift to 4th on those also, not sure what the grade is on some of those, only vehicle i have that doesnt downshift on those grades is the F350 with the 7.3L Diesel and it eats that grade up and loves it.

 

[BajaRon]

Time is draining from the hourglass... :shocked:

Exactly, how do you go about draining time? And, can you recycle it once it's used? :dontknow:

 

[eddieshep999]

Its like buying time and once its gone it's spent

Why do we say we have time on our hands yet when we tell the time we use the hands of a clock

Just trying to past the time






Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK

 

[Silvervette05]

maybe just get rid of the restrictions in the current motor ,, and add a 6th gear at least

:agree:

 

[Bob Denman]

Exactly, how do you go about draining time? And, can you recycle it once it's used? :dontknow:

This is getting so deep into the philosophical side of the World that I just am overwhelmed... :shocked: :roflblack:

 

[Silvervette05]

Unless you wanted to set your cruise at about 105......

Sounds like a plan

 

[ViperWolf]

The silhouetted photo used in the 2013 preview announcement may or may not be of the hybrid prototype, but who says they would have to use an authentic photo of the new model?

Don't y'all think the spelling of sweep ST akes is the real clue here?

If it turns out to be a compromise between sport and touring I will be very interested in finally making my purchase!