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1330cc Shifting Issues
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trikermutha
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TAke it to the dealer for warranty work..
SteveLaoyster
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I assume it's an se6. Probably doesn't have anything to do with shifting but have you checked the battery terminals for tightness? I know quite a few people have had issues because of bat terminals not being tight enough.
:agree: You need to get a little better when asking a question like what is your bike i.e. year model sm or se what do you mean stop shifting will not shift at all stuck in a gear? If under warranty then you should contact your dealer, a lot of times on se6 the shaft that connects to the shifting shift near the foot rest come loose, nothing major.
Easy Rider
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Yes. A friend of mine is going through that right now with his '17 RT.
The '18s have had some bad paddle shifters, fixed by changing out the whole switch cluster on the left bar.
If it seems to be stuck in Neutral.......you haven't forgotten that you need to apply the brake, have you ?? :shocked:
The '18s have had some bad paddle shifters, fixed by changing out the whole switch cluster on the left bar.
If it seems to be stuck in Neutral.......you haven't forgotten that you need to apply the brake, have you ?? :shocked:
BLUEKNIGHT911
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Let me be the first to :welcome: ..and :congrats: buying your Spyder ….. as others have said we " need more info on what Spyder you have " ...low Battery power has and can cause many issues with these bikes …… Help us help you ….. Mike
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Dawn
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Following this post. I had an issue on my first real ride today, and was wondering if it's a mechanical issue I need to get looked at, or operator error. Did I do something wrong?
I was on the freeway this morning and stop-and-go traffic, I was downshifting, and miscounted the downshifts, (I keep forgetting it will do it for me if I miss one,) anyway, I was at a full stop, with my foot on the brake, and I ended up in neutral. When I tried to upshift back to first I couldn't get it to go back into gear. I hit the flashers, put the parking brake on, and right back off then it FINALLY shifted and I went on my merry way. But I had a little moment of panic when I was certain some stupid driver was going to take me out while I was fussing.
Any ideas if this is a newbie rider problem, and I'll learn, or does this sound like a mechanical or maybe a shifter paddle issue?
I was on the freeway this morning and stop-and-go traffic, I was downshifting, and miscounted the downshifts, (I keep forgetting it will do it for me if I miss one,) anyway, I was at a full stop, with my foot on the brake, and I ended up in neutral. When I tried to upshift back to first I couldn't get it to go back into gear. I hit the flashers, put the parking brake on, and right back off then it FINALLY shifted and I went on my merry way. But I had a little moment of panic when I was certain some stupid driver was going to take me out while I was fussing.
Any ideas if this is a newbie rider problem, and I'll learn, or does this sound like a mechanical or maybe a shifter paddle issue?
Not sure what may have happened, but it ended well. Maybe you just taped the paddle quickly and did not get it compressed all the way, or it might be an issue beginning. Keep it in mind and if it happens again I would let my dealer know. Hopefully it was just a onetime issue.
SpyderChris
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Check your oil levels.
Down shift only while moving. If you’re stopped, don’t down shift. The bike won’t go into natural if your moving. The bike will always be in first gear when you’ve stopped. This should prevent you repeating that incident again.
PS I’m assuming your riding a semi-auto unit!
Have fun, ride much!
PS I’m assuming your riding a semi-auto unit!
Have fun, ride much!
Easy Rider
New member
New rider issue.
I rode manual transmissions for close to 50 years......and thought I wouldn't like the automatic transmission.
I was wrong; I love it.
My suggestion.....try not downshifting manually......EVER.
Even with a lot of experience, the machine usually does it better than I can.
Note: That does not apply if you are a "spirited" rider....but it sounds like you aren't up to that point yet.
Dawn
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No, not spirited yet. However I do notice when I let it downshift itself, it makes a loud clunking noise, and is really jerky. I can time my downshifts to be much smoother than the auto system. I’m still in the learning stage, and 15 years of manual shifting is proving to be a hard reflex to break. I need to retrain my count. On my manual, it was two toe taps down from second to pass over neutral. I need to remember only one.
1. Ladi2b: I had an issue with my first Spyder shifting. Turned out to be caused by dirty transmission fluid. (As i recall the transmission fluid is really brake fluid in a 2010RT)
2. One problem I have with with letting the auto-shift downshift on slow downs is lots of time I don't use the brake to slow down. YMMV, eh?
~Sandee~
2. One problem I have with with letting the auto-shift downshift on slow downs is lots of time I don't use the brake to slow down. YMMV, eh?
~Sandee~
Easy Rider
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Is that with the throttle fully closed ?
Keeping the throttle partly open while slowing down can mess up the process.
Getting used to the sound and feel of when a downshift is due is more valuable than "counting" but takes longer to develop.
With mine, if I close the throttle and pay attention to what the engine is doing.......when I know a downshift is due, the computer usually DOES it while I am reaching for the paddle.
And one other thought: Is it maybe likely that you are UP-shifting outside the "ideal" range ?
Going up below 3000 or above about 5500 might make your downshifts somewhat rough.
Easy Rider
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NO there is NEVER brake fluid in the transmission......but it often is engine oil.
Why do you think that not using the brakes is a "problem" ?? It isn't......as long as you are ready to use them if needed.
I think about 80% of my stops are done without any brake at all, except at the very end to stop the slow roll.
Dawn
New member
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'll keep working on my techniques. Main take-away suggestions, close the throttle when down and keep it steady when upshifting, and less worrying about downshifting manually. I love the new ride, but it's such a giant upgrade, I've got some retraining of my brain and new muscle memories to develop before I become proficient, but I'll get there. I've already stopped reaching for the clutch, and remember to do the parking brake before shutting off the key 
baby steps.
I have 15 years of 2 wheel habits on a little 4 speed Honda Shadow to break. I started counting the shifts on the Spyder because I kept forgetting about the additional 2. My Shadow was a little whiney on the freeway, so I was used to that sound. Now I have 2 more gears to get through and no two clicks over neutral to first.
baby steps. I have 15 years of 2 wheel habits on a little 4 speed Honda Shadow to break. I started counting the shifts on the Spyder because I kept forgetting about the additional 2. My Shadow was a little whiney on the freeway, so I was used to that sound. Now I have 2 more gears to get through and no two clicks over neutral to first.
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