:dontknow:WE just got our RTS SE5 yetsrday evening ad other issues. One that also stood out was the rocking motion we got when driving. Wife would have to slow down to keep it sometimes from over rocking (side to side). Could be her unsteady hands on the steering but looked like she was doing ok but as we got to highe speeds we would rock side to side.
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Just got new RTS SE5 yestrday and we rock side to side on the road
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dave01
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Start out slower and relax the grip on the bars. Usually that is caused from trying to overcompensate for road conditions. Remember, the 2 front wheels will react strongly when the surface changes, such as crowned roads, roads that lean right or left etc. It takes a little time to get used to. Also check the tire pressure. One tire lower than the other will multiply the effect of the road. Dealers should do this during prep, but its not always done. And, congrats on the new Spyder
I had the same issue when I got mine back in June. I had to remember that it is still a motorcycle and I had to ride it like on. All the rules came back like looking ahead going down the road. Once I did that the swaying and jerkyness went away. Hope this helps. Congrats and happy Ryding :congrats:
This is to me not a motorcycle and does not remotely handle like one either. It is a trike and handles poorly no matter what I have done so far to anything on it. If you raise the preload on the front springs and tire pressures it helps the sub-70 MPH speeds but makes it suseptable to wind movement and has killed my gas milage at over 70 MPH completely. I am getting in the 25 MPG range with a normal trip on 70 MPH speed limit interstates with an RPM average over or near 5500 RPM's. If you keep it at or around 5000 RPM's the MPG goes up but you will find Grandma in the grocery getter passing you often and for me that is not why I put all this money out to buy this Touring Trike. The RS 2008 model with all its quirks handled better and got better MPG and comfort at touring speeds then the RT has so far. I am not impressed but I will keep trying things to improve the so far dissapointing results.
It would gaul the hell out of me to have to resort to what Lamont and others are doing with changing springs, shocks, and sway bars to get a $26000 plus machine to be road worthy and handle decently! Bill :gaah:
It would gaul the hell out of me to have to resort to what Lamont and others are doing with changing springs, shocks, and sway bars to get a $26000 plus machine to be road worthy and handle decently! Bill :gaah:
dave01
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WOW, only 25 mpg. I am getting an average of 37 since I changed the front windshield. It handles good up to 105 mph, although I have only had it up there a few times. Added the swaybar and I agree the front shocks are junk. For 25G, we should have had pre-load and dampening at least.
clueless
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set the tire pressures like recommended on past threads ... do some searching and there is alot of good info from past new owners who were in the same boat as you back then :doorag:
have dealer adjust the shocks and rear shock if it is not an RT-S to stiffer (again read up and find out what your sweet spot is). but the tires and front shock preload setting will get rid of that sway feeling alot!
i get 30 to35 mpg with stock windshield set lowest and ride 2 up... on the highway turnpike 70 mph avg.
around town probably 30 mpg.
have dealer adjust the shocks and rear shock if it is not an RT-S to stiffer (again read up and find out what your sweet spot is). but the tires and front shock preload setting will get rid of that sway feeling alot!
i get 30 to35 mpg with stock windshield set lowest and ride 2 up... on the highway turnpike 70 mph avg.
around town probably 30 mpg.
rineer4635
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:agree: I don't care about the mileage. I bought mine to ryde. When I get low I just fill er up. Handles great up to 100. I did have to make minor adjustments too as we probably all have. Rides and handles MUCH more like a snowmobile than a motorcycle. But that's why I bought it, I can't snowmobile in the summer. nojoke
ARtraveler
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Over control seems to be the biggest problem for new RTS owners. See how little input you can put into the bars and the rocking & rolling will go away. 250-500 miles and you should have it. Stiffer adjustment on the shocks (I use 2nd highest setting on mine), and proper tire pressure is also a big help. Be extra safe during the learning curve. When I first got on mine, my review said it felt mushy etc.--200 miles later, I was saying good things about it. Enjoy your new machine, they are great.
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When I first got my RTS I had the same problems. After the first week I was ready to sell it. At about 400 miles I figured out how to ride it. I have no problems now. I also found that locking my elbows and wrist and steering with my shoulders helped a lot with the over steering.
All is ok...rides smooth when not choking the grips or too stiff
All is ok...rides smooth when not choking the grips or too stiff or strong on the bars. Thanks so much you guys, It worked. Checked the tire pressure and everything and it was the fact that I was too stiff and too tight on the grip...tried to ride more with the palms and it smoothed out big time,. Wow what a difference. Just have to keep a constant awareness of this and everything is fine...will get used to it but in two days we have it 90% mastered. Thanks friends!:clap:
All is ok...rides smooth when not choking the grips or too stiff or strong on the bars. Thanks so much you guys, It worked. Checked the tire pressure and everything and it was the fact that I was too stiff and too tight on the grip...tried to ride more with the palms and it smoothed out big time,. Wow what a difference. Just have to keep a constant awareness of this and everything is fine...will get used to it but in two days we have it 90% mastered. Thanks friends!:clap:
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