:helpsmilie:I plan on purchasing a Spyder next Spring and am leaning towards a SM5. The main reason is price, but I also do not know that much about the SE5's transmission. Are there any reliability problems/longevity problems with the semi-auto? It would be nice to have for ease of use, but I am worried about having to get it worked on also. Is it expensive if you need any maintenance done on the transmission? Or (if your not extremely mechanically inclined) can you do the maintenance yourself? Thanks for your reply!
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SethO
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I bought a SE 09 in the crate feb 09, got almost 18k on it and I drive it as fast as it will go and I have not had any trouble with the transmission, I would run full syn oil, it shifts better.
Tom in NM
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Almost sounds like the Wizard . . . .
We have several members, like Atadude, who are constantly taking their Spyders apart and finding extra pieces left over when they put them back together. They probably are as mechanically inclined as you. They just have less fear and jitters. But they do have the full brain power of this forum behind them to help overcome any difficulties they run into.
Sorry, the above was a joke. :joke: poking some fun at one of our members. No joke, nojoke There are lots of mechanically inclined people on this forum to help with specific questions you might have when you get your Spyder - and Atadude is one helpful guy.:thumbup:
The SE5 transmission is fine - I guess in general, as reliable as a Manual. Get an extended warranty - just to be on the safe side, in the rare case something might happen. Transmission work is best done in a shop specializing in that - just like cars.
Tom
We have several members, like Atadude, who are constantly taking their Spyders apart and finding extra pieces left over when they put them back together. They probably are as mechanically inclined as you. They just have less fear and jitters. But they do have the full brain power of this forum behind them to help overcome any difficulties they run into.
Sorry, the above was a joke. :joke: poking some fun at one of our members. No joke, nojoke There are lots of mechanically inclined people on this forum to help with specific questions you might have when you get your Spyder - and Atadude is one helpful guy.:thumbup:
The SE5 transmission is fine - I guess in general, as reliable as a Manual. Get an extended warranty - just to be on the safe side, in the rare case something might happen. Transmission work is best done in a shop specializing in that - just like cars.
Tom
3wheeldemon
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The SE5 semi-automatic transmission do a better job with the clutch that 75% of human riders IMHO.
Any SE5 that had the ground coil wire update (August/September) should be very reliable.
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Any SE5 that had the ground coil wire update (August/September) should be very reliable.
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GaryTheBadger
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No problems in 4000 miles with my SE5 after installing the simple ground wires update.
ataDude
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3wheeldemon
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Check this post if you want to know:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=97518&postcount=12
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ntxYguy2009
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Almost 12K on my Feb '09 SE5. Loving every minute on it!
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