Clunk going into reverse

[donec]

Anyone have any expanations as to why my 2009 spyder rs-se5 always goes clunk when I put it into reverse?

 

[PrairieSpyder]

My '11 RTS does that, too!

 

[Derek Paisley]

my 2012 rss also does this.

as designed, I expect.

 

[jerpinoy]

It make that noise too, but I don't worry. It sounds nicer than my buddy's HD trikes reverse. :yes:

 

[NancysToy]

Just because....

It is normal, don't worry about it.

 

[MidLifeCrisis]

I'm glad it does. It removes any doubt it's in reverse, besides checking the console. Also sugests the reversig relay has not failed!:clap:

 

[Pennyrick]

Anyone have any expanations as to why my 2009 spyder rs-se5 always goes clunk when I put it into reverse?

It's known as a reassuring clunk or, a good clunk.

There are some bad clunks out there but usually not from going into reverse.

 

[ARtraveler]

There are good clunks, and bad clunks. What you are experiencing is normal--at least on all four :spyder2:'s I have owned.

 

[Spyder Smyles]

My 2013 RT-S does the same exact thing. I thought it was to let me know it was in reverse:dg2:

 

[lookerjdc]

it does it on my 2012 RT-S

its just normal to hear the gear 'clunking' in

 

[Chupaca]

Don't know..!!

we have an RS 2012 sm and it clunks going into first and reverse. Normal with the initial enguagement of the transmission. After that pretty smooth for a twin...!! :thumbup:

 

[spyryder]

Hmmmmm, mine goes KA-LUNK!

 

[bzbaeren]

clunk

More noticeable on mine going into 1st gear reminds me of my old Triumph so I never worried.

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

More noticeable on mine going into 1st gear reminds me of my old Triumph so I never worried.

:agree: that would be the initial connect, gearbox is now engauged second shift is reverse..!! :thumbup:

 

[Mettlerk]

My 13 has always done this.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Does anyone out there have a Spyder that DOESN'T make that sound going into reverse? :shocked:

 

[Bob Ledford]

Klunky Reverse

yes,it does once a day. On the first start-up and back-up of the day. I don't worry about it as I know what is happening. It is breaking loose the disks from the drive plates from their overnight bonding period. You can get it not to do it by letting the oil get good and hot before engaging reverse gear. But who wants to sit in the garage for 30 minutes. Not i said the impatient Spyder Ryder.:doorag::trike:

 

[2 Stricklands]

:shocked: Does anyone out there have a Spyder that DOESN'T make that sound going into reverse? :shocked:

Maybe, I will check the next time I have hearing aids in!