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First Spyder!!!

SpyderWolf said:
The SE is not an automatic transmission, it is simply a paddle shifter with an electronic clutch instead of a manual one. You have to upshift it, there is no automatic upshifting. The only automatic shifting it will do is downshifting at low RPMs in order to keep you from bogging down the engine. However, you are also able to downshift whenever you feel like it.
Therefore comparisons between the SE and an automatic transmission in a car are totally invalid.

I'm not trying to bash you or anything, just want to make sure new members who are thinking about getting a Spyder know the real deal about the SE transmission. When I was first looking at Spyders I told the dealer I wanted a manual one because I wanted full control of my shift points. He told me I should test ryde the SE to give it a chance before I made up my mind. I am truly glad that I did, as it is an upgrade that was well worth every penny of the $1500 cost. :thumbup:
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:agree: Well said;It is NOTHING like an automatic transmission in a car. You still shift, but with the flick of your thumb. If you don't want to downshift, it will do it for you. But you always have control to shift whenever you want.

Love it!
 
musicarcade said:
:agree: Well said;It is NOTHING like an automatic transmission in a car. You still shift, but with the flick of your thumb. If you don't want to downshift, it will do it for you. But you always have control to shift whenever you want.

Love it!
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Oh yeah, you can also light up the back tire with just a flick of the wrist even though you don't have a manual clutch to dump. :D
 
glad you found this site we got the most informed brothers and sisters on the spyder,you need help abd they can help you will love what ever you decide on ,and put some piks .of your new ride ,when you get it.:spyder::welcome::2thumbs:
 
vtspyder said:
My wife has the SE5 and I have the SM5. I prefer the SM5. I'm a control freak and I can shift much faster with the SM than the SE. My wife loves the SE much better. Less for her to think about. BTW, I LOVE the new orange. I'm kinda po'ed because I would have got that instead of the red.:welcome:
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Taste is so personal. I prefer the red over the new orange.
 
SpyderWolf said:
The SE is not an automatic transmission, it is simply a paddle shifter with an electronic clutch instead of a manual one. You have to upshift it, there is no automatic upshifting. The only automatic shifting it will do is downshifting at low RPMs in order to keep you from bogging down the engine. However, you are also able to downshift whenever you feel like it.
Therefore comparisons between the SE and an automatic transmission in a car are totally invalid.

I'm not trying to bash you or anything, just want to make sure new members who are thinking about getting a Spyder know the real deal about the SE transmission. When I was first looking at Spyders I told the dealer I wanted a manual one because I wanted full control of my shift points. He told me I should test ryde the SE to give it a chance before I made up my mind. I am truly glad that I did, as it is an upgrade that was well worth every penny of the $1500 cost. :thumbup:
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I still think there is something to be said about hittin' the clutch and poppin' the gears...it's a feel, I guess...

Audi and others have gone to paddle shifters on the wheel and I still wouldn't call that a fair comparison to a manual vehicle...my bias shows here clearly, but manual is just more fun...now, put me in heavy traffic all the time and I'll gladly go with automatic/paddle shifting...

Don't get me wrong...I'm sure it's a great ride...but for me, I really like the feel of the clutch and gear changing...all under my control...
 
I just think the red is so... lets see, normal, commonplace. That Orange is extremely unusual. I love my red bike though. Would love the Orange if it was released in extremely limited quantities. Suppose I could always have a custom paint job done. Sorry, just thinking out loud.:2thumbs:
 
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i love that copper i had a 50 ford painted that way love it.but i endded up with mr blue. have fun and hope to see you at spyderfest.:spyder2::clap::2thumbs:
 
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