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HELP 2012 RSS SE5 stuck in first gear - any suggestions?
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mcaccamise
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First, check the shift linkage. I believe there is an Allen key in your kit to manually remove the shifter back to neutral.
Also, you may try to make sure the Park Brake is on and also the foot brake, then start the bike and try to shift into neutral.
Mike
Also, you may try to make sure the Park Brake is on and also the foot brake, then start the bike and try to shift into neutral.
Mike
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H.L.Spyder Guy
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Roll the bike forward, then backwards then try shifting again
Derek Paisley
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I have the same year and model.
I've always had success by shutting down (kill switch), parking brake, remove key, and walk away. Come back in a minute and give her a try. My experience has show that it will start in neutral.
It's happened, maybe 3 times over the past year.
I'm sure someone else here will provide you with a more descriptive response.
Good luck!
D
I've always had success by shutting down (kill switch), parking brake, remove key, and walk away. Come back in a minute and give her a try. My experience has show that it will start in neutral.
It's happened, maybe 3 times over the past year.
I'm sure someone else here will provide you with a more descriptive response.
Good luck!
D
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There's a 13mm wrench in the toolkit, You can use it to manually shift into neutral, That might help? It should be in the manual that came with the Spyder...
NancysToy
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The standard procedure is to press the brake while starting. The alternative is to manually change the gear with the wrench from the toolkit. Both procedures are in your owners manual. Beyond that the shift linkage could have come loose on the shaft. If none of these bear fruit, you'll need a tow to the dealer somehow (hard if the Spyder can't be moved).
I don't see anything in the manual that shows me how to put it in neutral with the allen wrench... Did I mention it's an automatic? This is so frustrating... We finally have nice weather in NY and this happens. Smh... It starts like a charm, then lurches forward a few times, then goes into idle and stays on...
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NancysToy
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It is not an allen wrench, it is a 13 mm open end. It should be in your manual. Anyway, if stepping on the brake isn't working, you may need dealer assistance anyway... providing your oil level is adequate. Low oil will prevent proper shifting.
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billybovine
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Scotty it's not in the 2012 manual. I am not sure what year it was taken out.
Here is the procedure out of the 2009 GS Manual.
NO, You don't.......
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Thanks for the update.
Y-me
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RE: HELP 2012 rss se5 stuck in first gear
Did you try to start it with your foot on the brake to force the comp to drop you back into neutral?
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Did you try to start it with your foot on the brake to force the comp to drop you back into neutral?
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billybovine
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In post #4 the OP stated it starts just fine.
Yes I did, still no luck... Anyone have a phone number for BRP? Is it even worth it to call them? Has anyone had any luck dealing with them?
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billybovine
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How come you're not calling the dealer? BRP is going to tell you to take it to the dealer anyway.
Honestly, the dealer is a prick! And the only other dealer in town is not much better... I'm going to have to bite the bullet and take it there. I'm just trying to exhaust all my resources first... plus I have to take highways and a bridge to get there, and I'm not really happy about driving it in first gear all the way there... And I really don't want to have it towed (unless it's my last resort).
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So I finally broke down and had my :spyder2: flat bedded to dealer on Wednesday... They call me on Friday telling me that my air filter was clogged and that's why I couldn't shift out of first gear... I have had 2 wheel bikes before (I know the :spyder2: is a different animal) but a clogged air filter never prevented me from being able to shift gears before (the bike would overheat and shut down)... Has anyone else heard of an air filter preventing you from shifting gears on a :spyder2: ?? Like I said in previous posts, I'm not to fond of this dealer, but what can I do if they've got it working? Any thoughts on an air filter causing shifting problems? Thanx
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