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Just doesnt start
- Thread starter rmccaul59
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bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
I don't have the clutch in when I start the bike...
I just sit on it, take off the emergency brake, put my foot on the brake, turn the key, hit the little tab on the left handlebar (to get past the message thingy), and hit the start button, and I'm good to go...I'd be surprised if your Spyder isn't starting...haven't heard that one before. I leave my bike in neutral when I shut it off...you can start the bike in neutral or in first...you might want to leave it in neutral...with your foot on the brake you'll have no problems...
Don't use the clutch...make sure the bike is in neutral...see if this helps...
I just sit on it, take off the emergency brake, put my foot on the brake, turn the key, hit the little tab on the left handlebar (to get past the message thingy), and hit the start button, and I'm good to go...I'd be surprised if your Spyder isn't starting...haven't heard that one before. I leave my bike in neutral when I shut it off...you can start the bike in neutral or in first...you might want to leave it in neutral...with your foot on the brake you'll have no problems...
Don't use the clutch...make sure the bike is in neutral...see if this helps...
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Wait a second...what key mod? Your factory key has a chip in it...you can't make additional keys...
Are you pressing the mode button on the dash or on the handlebar? The Mode button on the dash is notorious for sticking and that will keep your Spyder from starting.
I changed my clutch lever to a pazzo adjustable. When the lever is adjusted to 1st setting it does not depress the switch enough to start the engine, if I'm in gear. Starts just fine in neutral and works just fine after it starts up. But will not allow me to start it up if I'm in any gear. You may want to try moving your factory lever to a different setting. I think there are 4. Hope this helps.
I am the other way around. The mode tab on the left handle bar doesn't work well and I can't get it started most of the time (however, it does get rid of the initial warning msg and allows you to select settings). But if I use the mode button on the dash, vroom vroom .... always work on the first try.
Very strange:banghead:
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Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
You might want to use your spare key for a while and see if you still have a problem.
aubierules
New member
maybe he should have gotten an se5...they dont have those problems u know............ZING
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
maybe he should have gotten an se5...they dont have those problems u know............ZING
Nice try...this is not a manual/auto problem...all the issues with the SE5s are gear/brake based and are specific for the bike...and there are loads of them...this is likely user error or simply a random problem...it'll get resolved without weeks in the shop...watch...
I like the spirit though!
aubierules
New member
yeah and what i think is funny is some people think the se5's problems are due to novice users....riding for over 20 yrs does not mean novice to me...
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
I was referring to this gentlemen's issue...not your bike...I hope you don't think I was being rude to you...to clarify...the SE5 has problems that are mechanical in nature...the issue with starting the bike is likely not a manual vs. auto problem but is more-so driver error or something simple...
aubierules
New member
no i was referring to other people not u....and i was just jokin with ya to begin with, i know the 2 arent related. it was just a jab at u since u make a habit of pointing out se5s are trouble...it was a friendly jab, no harm meant...just a little fun at ur expense
Firefly
Active member
no i was referring to other people not u....and i was just jokin with ya to begin with, i know the 2 arent related. it was just a jab at u since u make a habit of pointing out se5s are trouble...it was a friendly jab, no harm meant...just a little fun at ur expense
Strange - I thought the SE5's did a good job of pointing out their own troubles -
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