Picked up my new 2014 RT-S SE6 **AWESOME**

[spydertracks]

Hello all,
I'm new to the forum (maybe a week?) and after fretting over it for a while I finally took the plunge and on Good Friday, 2014 I bought a 2014 Pearl White RT-S SE6. I traded in a 2003 Honda ST1300 (an awesome machine) and a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic for my new Spyder. Needless to say I was a little apprehensive about switching from 2 wheels to 3.

Well, I've put about 110 miles on it since Friday and I have to say that I love it! So far I'm very impressed with the 1330cc engine torque and the semi-auto transmission is way better than I could have imagined. After many years of riding and working the left hand and foot to shift, I wasn't too sure about that semi-auto, but I'm hooked. Really awesome ride and I can't wait to get back out on the road.

I've been cruising this forum for a while now and I would just like to thank those that take the time to share their thoughts and technical know-how about the Spyder. I look forward to reading more and hopefully one day contribute. THANKS ALL!!

Steve

 

[SDM]

Welcome to the party!!!:yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

:welcome: :congrats: on your great taste in bikes! :2thumbs: :nopic:

 

[zuni]

Congratulations and welcome to the group from JAX FL.

CJ JAX

 

[spyder-dude]

:congrats: and welcome to spyderlovers! You defiantly picked an awesome machine to start with your spyder switchover!

 

[Purple Guy]

:congrats: & :welcome:

:nopic:

 

[bodymanpainter]

:congrats:You will love the 2014 RT, they are one of the best Spyders built
so far, hopefully trouble free.
Toby

 

[TonyMac]

Well, I've put about 110 miles on it since Friday and I have to say that I love it! So far I'm very impressed with the 1330cc engine torque and the semi-auto transmission is way better than I could have imagined. After many years of riding and working the left hand and foot to shift, I wasn't too sure about that semi-auto, but I'm hooked. Really awesome ride and I can't wait to get back out on the road.

Steve

Yes, I wasn't sure I was going to like the SE6 transmission since that is the only one my dealer ever orders but now that I've used it a bit, I'm really loving it. I especially like downshifting two gears going into an uphill turn or multiple downshifts pulling up to a stop. I have caught myself downshifting when I meant to upshift but it hasn't caused any over revving or anything.:banghead:

Still playing around with RPMs for the right shift. Right now I'm thinking between 3800-4200

 

[Chupaca]

Welcome..!! Welcome..!!

To both the roadster world and this awesome site. Good choice your going to love it here and out there. Many miles of smiles ahead for you..!! :yes:hyea:

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Congrats!

:congrats: and :welcome:

Enjoy your new 2014 RT ryde! :yes::yes::thumbup:

 

[samewok]

Congrats and enjoy.

 

[acinpcola]

Welcome to the world of the 1330:congrats::2thumbs:

 

[PMK]

Like yourself, this is our first Spyder after looking at the 13's somehow we waited and got a 14 RTs. The Pearl White is a good color. Easy to keep pretty and is almost an an color for trim if you plan on that.

To the other guy that has made a few missed shifts. For whatever reason, sometime I have done it too. My guess is that from using triggers on the bicycles I somehow have a habit of brain fade.

PK

 

[TonyMac]

To the other guy that has made a few missed shifts. For whatever reason, sometime I have done it too. My guess is that from using triggers on the bicycles I somehow have a habit of brain fade.

PK

That's it! I ride mountain and road bikes and the triggers on the mountain bike are trigger to up shift and thumb to downshift. Going to be hard to unlearn that.

 

[2ndChildhood]

Welcome to more smiles to the miles club. Now you need to come to Spyderfest next week in Springfield, MO.

ToM
Spyderfest 2014

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[SpyRyd]

Yes, I wasn't sure I was going to like the SE6 transmission since that is the only one my dealer ever orders but now that I've used it a bit, I'm really loving it. I especially like downshifting two gears going into an uphill turn or multiple downshifts pulling up to a stop. I have caught myself downshifting when I meant to upshift but it hasn't caused any over revving or anything.:banghead:

Still playing around with RPMs for the right shift. Right now I'm thinking between 3800-4200

My 14 RT-L SE6 seems to like the 3200-3500 RPM shift points. Coming off a 12 RT-L SE5 w/ shift points at 5500 RPM makes shifting the SE6 at a much lower RPM seem strange. But now with over 2800 miles under my belt on the 14 RT-L it's becoming natural to shift at a much lower RPM.

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: on the new ryde. :yes::yes:

 

[2ndChildhood]

It's so tempting to trade in my 2012 RTL in for a 2014 Pearl white.


ToM
Spyderfest 2014

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[SpyderAunt]

Great Minds ...

I was buying my 2014 Pearl White Spyder RT-S on Friday too! I put 100 miles on it on Friday and then visited family for Easter, so have 225 on it now. I, too, love it! I was given business cards for people who belong to two different ryding groups that are not too far from me... I plan to contact both of them and see if anyone else is planning to go to SpyderFest. Hope to see you there!