How do I operate ECO Mode?

[ARtraveler]

Good discussion about Eco mode.

My observations:

:ani29:: I don't like it. Something telling me when to shift...don't need the help thank you.

:ani29:: Economy. Faithfully ran a tank of gas through :spyder2: using Eco mode and shifting up every time it told me to. Results--about one mpg more.

:ani29:: I have an SE6 tranny. Can shift into 6th right around 50 and there is no lugging. No Eco mode required.

:ani29:: I also like to shift up according to the "music" of the engine. Downshifting on the 1330 is done by the :ani29:. There is no clunk as on the 998. I do not like the distraction of looking for the green arrow to appear.

:ani29:: And finally--I wish they would have left the electric frunk switch in and did not have the Eco mode. :yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

What she is saying Bob is----listen to the sound of the music! (Engine)

Jack

:shocked: It's tough to do that...:banghead:
The voices inside my head are too loud!:gaah:

 

[Darren111]

ECO mode

I have not used my ECO mode and will never use it, because I think it will take the fun out of my riding and I would like to keep my eyes on the road at all times.

 

[Pampurrs]

Eco mode is for people who don't know how to ride a motorcycle. If you learn how and when to shift, you don't need it.

Pam

 

[crazycanuck]

I will shift when I feel like it hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

BRP has dabbled with "enviro-friendly" technologies before...

This ECO Mode, may simply been a way to promote how conscious they are of environmental issues...
I ran a tankful through my bike with it: the increase in fuel economy was minimal...

 

[AY4B]

What does this have to do with the fat lady switch?:dg2:

 

[jaherbst]

Eco mode is for people who don't know how to ride a motorcycle. If you learn how and when to shift, you don't need it.

Pam

Really?

 

[crazycanuck]

Really?

opcorn:

 

[latony007]

i have not noticed any big gas mileage with the eco mode but i only have about 650 miles on mine so far, if there is a difference it seems very small. It does however cut your power so it does DO something other than flash a green arrow. It may even lengthen the life of the engine if over 10 years you are running at lower RPMs. I usually have it on but turn it off on occasion when i feel like having the extra pwoer. Like other said i dont pay attention to the arrow i can tell by the sound when its at 3000 which is basically where it wants you to shift in eco mode. One thing i notice about the 1330 vs the 998 is i am shifting more. And i wish they left the electronic frunk button in too.

 

[KX5062]

The eco mode is clearly more than just a green light on the dash. It alters the ignition curves in the ECM in some fashion. Just ride up a steep hill at interstate speeds with and then without the eco mode and the difference in response is dramatic.

 

[Lew L]

Really??

If BRP was so smart a to have 2 ride modes ( ECO and non-ECO) WHY couldn't they have ride modes like a modern motercycle or auto ( comcoft, rain, sport, ect)

As I posted before---- I think the ECO and it's arrow are a distraction. I never use it or would take my eyes off the road for that one or 2 seconds to look for ( it is small ) the arrow. It REALLY is a waste of time.

Enjoy the ryde!!!!


Kaos

PS: HALF a second at 30 mph is 44 feet. Soccer mom cutting into you lane so as not to miss the field while your looking for the arrow and your done.

 

[latony007]

If BRP was so smart a to have 2 ride modes ( ECO and non-ECO) WHY couldn't they have ride modes like a modern motercycle or auto ( comcoft, rain, sport, ect)

As I posted before---- I think the ECO and it's arrow are a distraction. I never use it or would take my eyes off the road for that one or 2 seconds to look for ( it is small ) the arrow. It REALLY is a waste of time.

Enjoy the ryde!!!!


Kaos

PS: HALF a second at 30 mph is 44 feet. Soccer mom cutting into you lane so as not to miss the field while your looking for the arrow and your done.

You can use the ECO mode without looking at the arrow. It basically reduces power so whatever benefits could be gained by that such as fuel and longevity can be affected. To what degree is open to debate i guess. Im not sure why they put the stupid arrow there to begin with. i guess its usefull the first once or twice you use it to see what RPM it wants you to shift at but after that i never looked at it again. The one nice thing is if you use it as the normal mode when you switch out of it you feel like your in turbo mode lol

 

[Gldwnger]

Could have been useful

eco mode could have been useful if they would have had it automatically upshift, Much like it automatically downshifts for you.

 

[Bob Denman]

PS: HALF a second at 30 mph is 44 feet. Soccer mom cutting into you lane so as not to miss the field while your looking for the arrow and your done.

:shocked: Ummmmm.....
I believe that it's actually 22 feet.
My Math:
If you're travelling at 60 mph; that's 88 feet per second
60 mph is actually 5280 feet per minute. Divide by 60, and you get 88 fps...
30 mph would then work out to 44 feet per second...
or 22 feet, for half of a second... :thumbup:

 

[Lew L]

I BELIEVE YOUR RIGHT BOB

I still think the ECO mode is useless and a disraction. And who REALLY? wants less power???

Kaos

 

[jaherbst]

You guys are all screwed up on this and simply don't understand how this works. Shame on you.

It's quite simple really----you accelerate till you hear the ECO ECO eco eco eco and then shift. See there wasn't that easy. Didn't have to take your

eyes off the road either.

Jack :lecturef_smilie:

 

[Bob Denman]

And who REALLY? wants less power???

:agree: :thumbup:
I'm normally all about running a vehicle efficiently... but this little gimmick doesn't give nearly enough back; for what it takes away.

 

[crazycanuck]

my spyder that is collecting dust doesn't have eco mode:yes:.....I just shift when I see a red line

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Eco mode works just great and you will get better gas mileage. But of course most of you that only ride a tank or two a year have a lot to say about it.

If you ask me I'd say that semi automatic is for those who don't know how to shift!!!!