Have a 2011 RT-A/C. Have question about rear shock adjustment which seems to be non-existment. Shouldn't there be a sound kind of like an air compressor? When I press button, can't see or feel any change in rear of bike, indicator on dash shows increase and decrease. Any sugggestions? Thinking will mean trip to dealer, which is more than three hours away.
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Rear shock adjust
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Dudley
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Sounds like opening the Owner's Manual might be a good idea.
spyderbirds
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Did you add the auto adjust option to your RT A&C model? the RT-S or RT Lmtd models come with this option.
Havasu Rider
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I agree with Dudley. Read the owners manual as there is a certain way to adjust the rear shock. You can do it either riding or stopped.
Come on guys, read the istructions. Yea, was going to do that, especially before going all the way to dealer. Trying to find easy quick answer, but then, we can only hope those kind of answers are the right ones.
OK,Ok, I'll read instrctions.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
If you don't have an RTS or LTD, and have not added the ACS system, you rear airbag adustment is done manually. If you have the "raise/lower" switch, you should have the ACS. If you get the readout when hitting another switch, you have a jumper in the wrong place on one of the dash connectors. If you have the automatic system, it can be heard, with the compressor running when you increase firmness, and the solenoid valve bleeding off air if you soften it. The Spyder must be running and in gear. Measurement to the rear fender, or a second person watching as you raise/lower the setting, are the best ways to check for proper function. If you have the manual system, look under the seat and you will see a Schrader valve where you can add or subtract air. (This also exists on the RTS and LTD.) Your manual gives the suggested air pressures. This is all explained in the owner's manual, and should have been covered at delivery by your dealer, as well.
stevedfive
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:agree:
Everything seems ok, called service dept. They said as long as indicator on screen was showing adjustment with no faults and I can hear it adjusting when I first start up, it is working properly. I was looking for it to acutually raise and lower rear like on it did on other touring bikes I've had. Service dept said the adjustment wasn't in height but stiffness.
fastfraser
Blazing Member
Start your bike up.Hold the brake and or leave the emergency brake on. Put it in gear. Press the button with the shock icon on it to get the softest setting. Now watch the Spyder rise a good 2-3 inches when you press the button to get the firmest setting .Should definitely see and hear a difference.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
The adjustment says stiffness on the switch, but it is really ride-height that is monitored and changed. The ACS sensor measures the ride height. It is very difficult to detect the different levels when sitting on the Spyder, that's why I recommend having another person do it. They can watch from the side or measure at the rear fender. Remember that the Spyder has to be running and in gear, too. Sitting there and trying it in neutral does no good. There is a measurable ride-height difference, that should be able to be seen...and heard if your surroundings are quiet enough and you are not riding.
Bob Denman
New member
Hi Poucher,
So if you've got an A&C (Like I do), the ACS had to have been added to it in order for there to be a compressor present to handle the rear shock setting chores with air...
The A&C models that haven't been so lucky, just have a Schraeder valve under the seat where you get to play with the air pressures manually...
(Are you listening Santa??? :roflblack
Once in while upon startup, I'll see some sort of air pressures settings in the information center... I've been told that's kind of like a "Ghost in the machine". It disappears pretty quickly anyway...
The RTS and Limited models get all of the Bells and Whistles... The A&Cs just get some Kazoos, and the Base models have to pay to get in to the concert... :thumbup:
So if you've got an A&C (Like I do), the ACS had to have been added to it in order for there to be a compressor present to handle the rear shock setting chores with air...
The A&C models that haven't been so lucky, just have a Schraeder valve under the seat where you get to play with the air pressures manually...
(Are you listening Santa??? :roflblack
Once in while upon startup, I'll see some sort of air pressures settings in the information center... I've been told that's kind of like a "Ghost in the machine". It disappears pretty quickly anyway...
The RTS and Limited models get all of the Bells and Whistles... The A&Cs just get some Kazoos, and the Base models have to pay to get in to the concert... :thumbup:
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