Riding down the mountain

[Cognac]

Here is a dumb question for a new rider. What do you need to do to ride a SE5 Spyder down a steep grade without wearing out the brakes? I would put a car in a lower gear. What do you do on a motorcycle?

 

[NorCalBud]

The same....:thumbup:

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

Towed my trailer through Cabot trail with 2015 rt limited, just tap the downshift lever and it works just like a car. Seldom had to hit the brakes on the way down.:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I just coast... these bikes don't seem to "freewheel" all that much.

 

[ARtraveler]

We have a 11 mile or so descent on one of my rides. I find second gear keeps it in the 30 - 35 mph range--which is sufficient for me on those twisties. I can ride the whole 11 miles without touching the brake.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

As long as you keep the engine rpm at 4000 or over, on the 2013 & earlier, the clutch stays engaged solidly and engine compression holds you back. Don't know what the exact scenario is with the 1330 engine models.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THIS REALLY HAPPENED

Here is a dumb question for a new rider. What do you need to do to ride a SE5 Spyder down a steep grade without wearing out the brakes? I would put a car in a lower gear. What do you do on a motorcycle?

When " IGETAROUND " ( Al ) came to visit after SPYDERQUEST 15 , we went to the top of Mt Washington in NH. I think it was a 7 to 8 mile road. He had a manual trans. I have an SE on my 14 RT. I went down in 1st and 2nd without using the brakes to much........He had issues..............Mike :thumbup:

 

[IGETAROUND]

When IGETAROUND ( Al ) came to visit after SPYDERQUEST 15 , we went to the top of Mt Washington in NH. I think it was a 7 to 8 mile road. He had a manual trans. I have an SE on my 14 RT. I went down in 1st and 2nd without using the brakes to much........He had issues..............Mike :thumbup:

Only when following more fun to take point:yes:pps:

And a great time was had by ALL

 

[happyspyder2039]

Here is a dumb question for a new rider. What do you need to do to ride a SE5 Spyder down a steep grade without wearing out the brakes? I would put a car in a lower gear. What do you do on a motorcycle?

These things have brakes! Omg! I shut off & drag my feet!! Saves Gas!!! going uphill get off n push!

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

just downshift, it will do it automatically but not unless your on the brakes. Downshift when you need it...:thumbup: