SpyderWolf
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Best of luck with that approach! :roflblack:
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Manual vs. Automatic
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Best of luck with that approach! :roflblack:
Raptor
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I have both and I have to tell you that the SE5 is a sweet setup. The box is pretty bullet-proof as I have ridden the RS-S extremely hard and shifted that SE5 like an F1 race car and it never let me down once. It makes riding almost a no-brainer!
Then I got 14, which is a SM5. Completely changed my mind about the tranny situation. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE grabbin' my own gears. It's true riding in its purest form. And for me, I don't miss a thing because shifting for me now is so automatic I just don't think about it anymore. It is just instinct now. I just listen to what she wants, and I'm there. WHat I would like to change is the clutch lever though. I don't much care for the stock one. Anybody got any ideas on a good replacement?
Anyway, the bottom line here is that it is a truly personal choice. You have to determine what kind of riding you are going to do and choose from there. The SE5 is a great option. But I love to RIDE. HARD! so for me the SM5 is the preference. My Wife loves the SE, and I feel good that she is into the SE5. I think it makes the ride more enjoyable for her.
Then I got 14, which is a SM5. Completely changed my mind about the tranny situation. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE grabbin' my own gears. It's true riding in its purest form. And for me, I don't miss a thing because shifting for me now is so automatic I just don't think about it anymore. It is just instinct now. I just listen to what she wants, and I'm there. WHat I would like to change is the clutch lever though. I don't much care for the stock one. Anybody got any ideas on a good replacement?
Anyway, the bottom line here is that it is a truly personal choice. You have to determine what kind of riding you are going to do and choose from there. The SE5 is a great option. But I love to RIDE. HARD! so for me the SM5 is the preference. My Wife loves the SE, and I feel good that she is into the SE5. I think it makes the ride more enjoyable for her.
Rider Steve
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My backup plan is to bring my wife outside and say "Hey look it's a SPYDER, run for your life!
SpyderWolf
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My backup plan is to bring my wife outside and say "Hey look it's a SPYDER, run for your life!
Outstanding! Let us know how it all turns out for you.
Rider Steve
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My wife isn't the problem. My problem will be when some jerk at Honda try's to tell me it's going to cost me $2000.00 to do the financing. If they try to pull crap like that on me I'll be taking a walk and my wing back home.
SpyderWolf
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bruiser
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SE v SM
I have the SM5 2010 RT. I wanted an SE but the dealer said he couldn't get one due to backorders. He got in an SM in my specs, I test drove it and drove it home. I have no problems down shiftng in turns, curves etc. Acceleration is great. It's all in what ur used to. Yes I stalled it a few times at first, but a few minutes of feeling the clutch range and I was off. The only concern is that somtimes the shift is hard, I guess because of revs. By the way, orbital blue is my color although I like the 2011 red and pearl white.
I have the SM5 2010 RT. I wanted an SE but the dealer said he couldn't get one due to backorders. He got in an SM in my specs, I test drove it and drove it home. I have no problems down shiftng in turns, curves etc. Acceleration is great. It's all in what ur used to. Yes I stalled it a few times at first, but a few minutes of feeling the clutch range and I was off. The only concern is that somtimes the shift is hard, I guess because of revs. By the way, orbital blue is my color although I like the 2011 red and pearl white.
Probably, most customers are older or beginners. I personally hate the auto. Too much scooter feel.
a thought from a newbie..
Just my opinion, and I will admit I am a newbie to the Spyder race...
The 'automatic' gives you one less thing to worry about. It will not let you up shift until it is ready (you can press the + all you want, but until it hits the right rpm, it will stay where it is), and you can ignore the downshifting, as the machine will take care of it. You can concentrate on the hills/twists/curves.
My preference, and my two cents. My cars are both manual and automatic (I have a 1990 Miata - manual) that will be seeing less action, now that I have my Spyder.
Just my opinion, and I will admit I am a newbie to the Spyder race...
The 'automatic' gives you one less thing to worry about. It will not let you up shift until it is ready (you can press the + all you want, but until it hits the right rpm, it will stay where it is), and you can ignore the downshifting, as the machine will take care of it. You can concentrate on the hills/twists/curves.
My preference, and my two cents. My cars are both manual and automatic (I have a 1990 Miata - manual) that will be seeing less action, now that I have my Spyder.
Raptor
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Hey Lamont, do you know where I can get a different clutch lever? I don't much care for the stock one. I'm using the 2-finger technique now and I would like something a bit more ergonomically correct for that technique.
Any ideas, or have you heard/seen any cool setups? I figured if anyone would know you would. Thanks man.
Or if somebody else has an idea, feel free to holler!!
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