i want a slip on

[memrider]

Hello. I just got my spyder last month. I got a 2008 gs. Does anyone have a slip on they didn't like because it was too loud? If so I would love to have it! I am willing to buy it from you. The closer to Memphis the better but I am willing to wait on shipping from far away.

And I have a question also. On the city streets what gear and rpm should I run? Right now I do 3rd or 4th between 40-45. In 3rd I run high 4000 close/over 5000 rpm in 4th its 3600 to and below 4500 rpm. Also is the squeaking normal in reverse? Thanks in advance for all the help and advice.

 

[Trbayth]

:welcome:

If you haven't already, please read http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...t-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners. It contains a wealth of information including tips on how and where to shift. Since you bought a GS, you have the twin, which is a rev-happy engine. Sweet spot is 5 to 5500 rpm.

 

[PistonBlown]

The GS/RS loves rev's, particularly the pre 2013 ones. To give you an idea how much it hits it's maximum bhp at 8,500rpm and max torque at 6,250rpm. So as Trbayth mentioned 5000-5500 is a minimum. I'm normally in second or third around town - city speed limit here is 50kph (31mph).

Yes the squeak in reverse is normal, it's to do with the 'floating brakes' apparently. Only thing advantage is that that it does warn pedestrians that you are reversing

 

[SteveP]

Same Spyder

I have the same GS , depends on the load on the engine for RPM ( downhill , uphill what gear ?) These V-Twins do hit a sweet spot between 5000 and 6000 and shifting is much smoother if you stay in there even when accelerating easy . After driving your :ani29:for awhile you will start to feel where it works best , you can also hear it .

 

[memrider]

Thanks

I went for a ride yesterday and kept it above 5 rpm and it was much smoother. Its not a lot of big hills in Memphis to feel a difference. It just sound like i should change but the power was there when i wanted to move.

 

[Michael211_2000]

I just hit 17,000 miles on my 2012 RS and still prefer to up-shift between 3.5 and 4K rpms for normal acceleration to highway cruise speed. If in a hurry to get to cruise speed for some reason I'll go higher on the rpm's before up-shifting (such as an on-ramp into heavy high speed traffic from a MUCH slower feeder street).

I downshift manually just before I hit 3.5K rpm mark (wish BRP would let us configure our own down-shift points, the preset ones are about 200 rpm's too low at least they cause backfires and machine lurches when you let it hit the preset downshift rpm's!). For constant speed riding I prefer to be at or above 4K rpm's as necessary. But I don't see a need to be riding 55 mph in 3rd gear or anything like that as some on here have proclaimed we must all do or else. :lecturef_smilie:

You'll find your preferred riding style in no time flat. Do what feels right for you and your machine.

- Michael

 

[spyder109]

Hello. I just got my spyder last month. I got a 2008 gs. Does anyone have a slip on they didn't like because it was too loud? If so I would love to have it! I am willing to buy it from you. The closer to Memphis the better but I am willing to wait on shipping from far away.

And I have a question also. On the city streets what gear and rpm should I run? Right now I do 3rd or 4th between 40-45. In 3rd I run high 4000 close/over 5000 rpm in 4th its 3600 to and below 4500 rpm. Also is the squeaking normal in reverse? Thanks in advance for all the help and advice.

I have a two brothers slip on for sale.$200 if interested.

 

[memrider]

I have a two brothers slip on for sale.$200 if interested.

Will it fit my 2008? I would like to get it. Wondering why you want to get rid of it and do you have all the part's for it to go on my bike?

 

[Brettssunshine]

I rev my 09 RS up between 5500 and 6000 rpm before I shift into the next gear. I've noticed in this range, the shift is almost undetectable. And yes, it's embarrassing to squeak like a rusty tin bucket, but it does in reverse.:yikes: Gotta love the little quirks of the :ani29:.