Remeinder.. That "parking" brake - really isn't.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

mmmmm , now how about , parking brake , plus put it in first gear , when you cut the machine off ?

Hydraulic clutch on SE models is not engaged when stopped.

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[wanderingman]

The Spyder is no different than any other drive belt equipped motorcycle. The belt is just as reliable and rugged and not likely to be damaged by gravel. No matter how much the fear mongers keep repeating that it is. Sure it can be damaged by a stone. A couple times a year someone posts just that, out of the 22,000 plus members on this board. So please curb the irrational fears. I drive a couple hundred miles on gravel every year and have yet to see any damage. I have several friends that do the same and no problems ether. Last year I was into a large Spyder dealership. I asked the service manager how many belts he has had to change because of damage from gravel. He said 1. Also added that the damage was so minor that it was recommended to the owner not to change it out. The owner decided to change it anyway. The exception to this is fresh tar and chip. The fresh tar glues the gravel to the sprockets. Grinding away on the belt. That should be avoided because failure is almost guaranteed.

I am very quick to agree with this. Actually this applies to all vehicles. Tar and chip got on my truck. I had to travel on it for 2 or three miles. Must have added 100's of pounds and impossible to get off from many areas such as inside of bumpers.