Intro with question

[Henning]

Off topic, but..

Anyone who know what kind windshield I got? I wonder if ESI up and out mirror willl fit? Ihave 7 inch riser, so i need extension.

 

[Star Cruiser]

Our SE5 has the semi-automatic tranny and going though the gears and allowing the machine to downshift is not a problem, but me being used to doing my own clutching I cannot help but wonder if there is a technique to it which would make the shift up and/or down more smooth. I HAVE noticed that if I just slightly roll off the throttle during up shifting it tends to find the gear more smoothly, but I have found no technique at all for down shifting which prevents it from hitting the gears hard. Any thoughts or suggestions?

I might add that my wife, who will be the primary rider of Spidey, has Cerebral Palsy which gives her limited mobility in her legs ... so I might be asking about some mod ideas as the need arises. So far she has been able to hop and and ride this sucker with no real problem.

I can only suggest that to get a smoother shift, don't change gears too early. Wait until AT LEAST 5,000 rpm on the way up the gears and if you don't mind down shifting yourself do it about 3,500 rpm. I often let the "auto" shift on the way down engage, it is still fairly smooth.

Check out the "Enabled Riders" folder for some great tips for us re-enabled riders. I am an above knee amputee (left) and now that I have the Spyder, notheing stops me.

 

[mainah]

Welcome to Trailblazer and Spouse!!:clap: Yes Blue is cool but Black is bad *** I have the SM but I'm sure you both will find alot of ideas in modifiying your new set of wheels. :spyder2:

 

[CanAmChris]

Welcome to the fun!

I just joined spyderlovers recently as well and I can tell you without a doubt that you are in the right place. Enjoy your new ride.