A few things about my new Spyder I wonder about.......

[Roadster Renovations]

:congrats: on your new ryde.

The death grip syndrome will make the :spyder2: handle like it is squirrely. Try to lighten up on the grip a bit and see what happens.

RE: Shifting the 1330. The 5000 rpm's mentioned above best fit the 998 two cylinder Rotax.

I posted the following in response to another shift-point question. Hope you find it helpful.

I try to keep it simple. I shift for all gears at 3000 - 3500. That seems to be the "sweet spot" on mine. I keep the :spyder2: in that same operating range through all the gears. If you use the ECO mode, it will have you shift quicker (as in about 2000 or so on first & second). The ECO limits the throttle but saves about 1 mpg for me. I find looking for the shift light to be annoying.

One additional point if you are driving a SE6, do not roll the throttle when shifting. The computer compensates. Just leave the throttle on and punch the shift button.

Following the above, you will get through the break-in period with no glitches. I do not recommend red lining or doing funny stuff until you have a couple thousand miles on it. There is also a warning to cool it for the first 350 miles or so to get the tires and brakes set in well.

With my method, I get 39 - 42 mpg consistently.

That is exactly the way I ride mine. That 1330 loves the 3,000-3,500 mile RPM shift. It just purrs. One other factor, if you are using a lower octane gas it will cause it to be sluggish taking off, even pinging some. I buy the highest octane I can to stop that. Other riders will tell you it doesn't make any difference, but it is noticeable for me.
I also have some play in my steering and that's normal. It should tighten up some when the engine is running. Part of the electric power steering.
I'll bet within 500 miles you will be settled in pretty good.
:congrats: on your new Ryde!

 

[Cruzr Joe]

That is exactly the way I ride mine. That 1330 loves the 3,000-3,500 mile RPM shift. It just purrs. One other factor, if you are using a lower octane gas it will cause it to be sluggish taking off, even pinging some. I buy the highest octane I can to stop that. Other riders will tell you it doesn't make any difference, but it is noticeable for me.
I also have some play in my steering and that's normal. It should tighten up some when the engine is running. Part of the electric power steering.
I'll bet within 500 miles you will be settled in pretty good.
:congrats: on your new Ryde!

I really agree with the gas part, use good high octane fuel.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Midian]

What a great thread! I have been on two wheels for over 23 years and I got a lot out of it, thanks guys! But lemon Pledge, really? You never know I guess!