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Downshifting when approaching a stop sign with the V-Twin 990/998

What is your downshifting method when approaching a stop sign at highway speeds?

  • I use the engine to help slow the bike and downshift actively

    Votes: 86 78.2%

  • I coast and let the nanny do some shifting as needed otherwise use the brakes?

    Votes: 8 7.3%

  • I do option 1 if I remember otherwise option 2.

    Votes: 14 12.7%

  • Why do I need to downshift

    Votes: 2 1.8%
  • Total voters
    110
  • Poll closed .
Double Trouble said:
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The RT SE will downshift automatically when it is not in trailer mode as well. It kicks down at approximately 3,750 rpm when not in that mode and when in trailer mode it holds until about 4,200 rpm.
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I did not respond to this right away because I wanted to observe the conditions again first hand to make sure I was remembering correctly. But, mine does not work as you describe. With trailer mode off, RPMs drop down to about 2500 before the downshift occurs automatically. With the trailer mode on (where we always keep ours). It downshifts when rpms drop to about 38 or 3900 rpm.

If I am carving corners or mountain riding I will force a downshift sooner rather than ride the brakes. Otherwise we leave them in trailer mode and let nanny downshift on our behalf.
 
jcthorne said:
I did not respond to this right away because I wanted to observe the conditions again first hand to make sure I was remembering correctly. But, mine does not work as you describe. With trailer mode off, RPMs drop down to about 2500 before the downshift occurs automatically. With the trailer mode on (where we always keep ours). It downshifts when rpms drop to about 38 or 3900 rpm.

If I am carving corners or mountain riding I will force a downshift sooner rather than ride the brakes. Otherwise we leave them in trailer mode and let nanny downshift on our behalf.
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You are right. I corrected my earlier post. Fat fingers on the keys I guess.
 
I always let my Spyder downshift by itself. But might try to downshift to see which one I prefer


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I honestly wish that I could switch my spyder between fully automatic mode and toggle shift. It'd be nice just to twist the throttle and go without worrying about shifting at all.
 
I downshift manually for two reason.

1. Engine braking due to being use to a 2 wheeler.

2. To gain power if I want to accelerate on the interstate/street after slowing down a little bit.
 
Put me down for...

I'm a downshifter....been on 2 wheels and manual too long to break that habit. I like to keep her at escape velocity....
 
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