fast stops

[DrewNJ]

I agree that the 998 loves to rev. And I agree that it makes the most power up high in the rpm band. But, to me it ain't practical to run continually in excess of 5000 rpm. In fact, I think it is just plain silly when it ain't necessary.

If you want to do that, it's fine by me. I couldn't care less how anyone else operates their Spyder, and I will continue to operate mine the way I want to.

My point is to those who are beginning the spyder journey, that they DON'T always have to run the engine at 5000 rpms.

For those who do, blessings to you.

And I hope that you and I can agree to disagree, and still remain friends.

You are so dead on with this!
People really need to learn how to ride.
It's ok to run lower revs at lower loads...cruising. If you need to get out quick, downshift and throttle hard.
People burning SE clutches are trying to move out at those low revs/high loads.

My Jeep makes its most power at 5500 rpms too, but I don't roll around town like that. It shifts up to cruise at low loads. When I accelerate hard it downshifts and I move out. Do this manually on the spyder.

Come on people, quit telling riders they need to race/rev these things up to keep from burning clutches. It's just not true. Learn to ride/shift properly.

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[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I think that the issue is being overblown...
Keep the engine rpm levels about what it takes, to fully engage the clutch plates, and all is well... :thumbup:
In order to do that; you might have to increase the rpm levels at which you shift... that's all.

 

[ARtraveler]

Redline is 9000 rpm on the twin. I have never been to that place personally. 5500 is just a little bit north of half the redline. I am thinking the Rotax is up to running all day at more than highway speeds.

Most people on the site have been in agreement with operating the Rotax in the 5000 (powerband range). A few disagree. I have no problem with how anyone wants to operate their :spyder2: My writings are based on experience--of which I have a little.

Most would consider me conservative when it comes to operating :spyder2::ani29:. I have put a lot of miles on and never experienced any major mechanical difficulties.

From the archives of days gone by--there are a couple blown engines. The people were known for their hard operation of the Rotax. One said he shifted at red line almost all the time.

I was running down the highway yesterday on my 2011 in 5th gear and at 68 or so mph. The tach was right at 5000 rpm.

Keeping it friendly seems to be somewhat of an issue these days. I have tried to keep my statements friendly.

 

[Tessgo]

Rev ranges

Redline is 9000 rpm on the twin. I have never been to that place personally. 5500 is just a little bit north of half the redline. I am thinking the Rotax is up to running all day at more than highway speeds.

Most people on the site have been in agreement with operating the Rotax in the 5000 (powerband range). A few disagree. I have no problem with how anyone wants to operate their :spyder2: My writings are based on experience--of which I have a little.

Most would consider me conservative when it comes to operating :spyder2::ani29:. I have put a lot of miles on and never experienced any major mechanical difficulties.

From the archives of days gone by--there are a couple blown engines. The people were known for their hard operation of the Rotax. One said he shifted at red line almost all the time.

I was running down the highway yesterday on my 2011 in 5th gear and at 68 or so mph. The tach was right at 5000 rpm.

Keeping it friendly seems to be somewhat of an issue these days. I have tried to keep my statements friendly.

As a new Spyder rider, but plenty of two wheel experience it is interesting to see the variations in opinions on what is considered the 'correct' rpm to shift, I have found that if I do what I did with the two wheeled rides, that is to listen to the motor and feel the motor it seems to work out OK, and out yesterday on the motorway, my 2011 RSS SE had the tach on 5K at around 110km and seems pretty happy with that, and plenty of power there at the blip of the throttle if needed. It is interesting though to read all the various comments and opinions.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: You just need to have that little caveat about the clutches at the ready...
As long as you're high enough in the rpm range to keep them happy... :2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs: