Starting up your Spyder while parked on a hill

[Questions]

I had a new situation today. I was parked on a slight slope, nothing much, but the parking break was needed to hold it in place.

When I tried to start the bike after the usual procedures, it wouldn't start. I checked everything over, removed and replaced the key a couple of times, still no luck. Though I would be stuck.

But, then I put my foot on the brake, and bingo, started right up.

Does the Can Am have a built-in sensor that is telling it the bike is on a slope, and that the rider needs to have his foot on the brake before starting?

 

[finless]

You were probably in gear not neutral. The Spyder does start with the parking break on but will not start if it is in gear unless you put your foot on the break (SE5 model anyway SM5 is different).

Bob

 

[ChasCS]

Live and adjust

Just one more of the marvelous safety features we All enjoy... ;-)

Isn't it a fun learning curve?

Just Curious, why wouldn't you have your right foot on the brake already?

Happy trails...

Chas

 

[Bob Denman]

When in doubt....


...put your foot on the brake. :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

It sounds like you figured it out. They spyder2:'s) are fun. :roflblack:

 

[Questions]

When in doubt...

Best quote of the day... "When in doubt, put your foot on the brake." :thumbup:

Well, it worked, so I have no more to say than. "Thanks for the sage advice."


pps::joke: <- Me

 

[Dudley]

Seems like another situation where the Spyder owner never read the Owner's Manual. Been on this forum since 2008 and there is always someone to amaze me. A sensor to tell you that the Spyder is parked on a SLOPE! Seriously????

 

[billybovine]

Seems like another situation where the Spyder owner never read the Owner's Manual. Been on this forum since 2008 and there is always someone to amaze me. A sensor to tell you that the Spyder is parked on a SLOPE! Seriously????

Don't be so hard on the new folks. At least when it would not start the OP did not try and put oil in it. :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Spyder ri]

It's just a forum, not a whipping post.....

 

[Questions]

So grateful

Seems like another situation where the Spyder owner never read the Owner's Manual. Been on this forum since 2008 and there is always someone to amaze me. A sensor to tell you that the Spyder is parked on a SLOPE! Seriously????

Dudley, thank you ever so much for your articulate and eloquent addition, raising the level of discourse to new and sublime heights. I am sure each and every reader will take away a special feeling of heartfelt gratitude for your empathetic and enlightening words.

I do hope it made you feel better about yourself, for clearly that was its singular intent.

 

[billrob71]

Think if you didn't know this is the place to ask, we're not sure which bike you have and maybe you have a bike WITHOUT a manual that you couldn't look it up. With SM5 as long as the bike is in neutral you don't need to touch a thing , turn key and hit the button SE5 have a few more steps .

SO AGAIN if you have any questions ask away, most of us will try and help you!

 

[Dudley]

Hey, the truth tickles a bit doesn't it. If an owner reads the manual, then still doesn't understand something, I will be glad to try and help. I have read this kind of input for a long time and maybe I sound a little harsh, but it's still the truth. The manual has a vast amount of information to help a new owner get familiar with this wonderful machine called a Can Am Spyder. For some, the information is not too clear, to others it is very clear. This forum helps us all to become more informed. What is not clear to me is why people just keep posting things that are clearly an indication of never bothering to read the manual and expecting someone else to do it for them.

 

[wyliec]

With SM5 as long as the bike is in neutral you don't need to touch a thing , turn key and hit the button SE5 have a few more steps .

Don't forget to hit the M button before the start button. Also, when I start my SM5 (especially on a hill and on the Spyder) I don't put it into neutral before I start it.

Something else to consider when parked on a hill is to turn and lock the handle bars. This way if the parking brake gives out and someone messes with the shifter, the spyder is less likely to go very far, especially if the front wheel is turned into the curb.

 

[billrob71]

Don't forget to hit the M button before the start button. Also, when I start my SM5 (especially on a hill) I don't put it into neutral before I start it.

Yep the mode button needs to be pressed on either one before staring , and yes on a hill brake or e brake should be on.

 

[Netminder]

It's just a forum, not a whipping post.....

:agree:I read my manual numerous times and am fairly mechanically inclined as I was in the auto body business for 15 yrs, but hope if I forgot something I read that people would help me out ,as someone said this forum is for just that! I think if your comments are not helpful, why post them? JMHO.

 

[Bob Denman]

I agree with Billybovine & Spyder ri; There aren't any stupid questions... just some answers that might need a bit more explaining; that's all! :2thumbs:
I've put my foot in my mouth so often; folks are starting to think that i've got a foot fetish! :shocked: (I don't...)
If you're new to the bike; it's pretty easy to get turned-around a bit on some of the procedures...

 

[Princeau99]

Not a whipping post

:agree:I read my manual numerous times and am fairly mechanically inclined as I was in the auto body business for 15 yrs, but hope if I forgot something I read that people would help me out as someone said this forum is for just that!

I read the manual and still can barely operate the radio. I'm sure I will have lots of stupid newbie questions to ask when I attach an Ipod.

I will still ask because there are lots of helpful people on this site that help without busting a gut about my brain farts.

 

[Ex-Rocket]

Why is it that on almost every forum there is a select few people that always have something to say negative when somebody asks a question. I have read the manual several times but does it mean that I know everything that is in the manual, hell no, and don't pretend to either. So when someone asked a question please refrain yourselves from posting something negative. Like Bob said, there is no dumb question. So ask away.

 

[SpyderBandit]

Seems like another situation where the Spyder owner never read the Owner's Manual. Been on this forum since 2008 and there is always someone to amaze me. A sensor to tell you that the Spyder is parked on a SLOPE! Seriously????

Hey Dudley, :bowdown:ever heard of valium? I used to rebuild locomotives and some things about my Spyder make me scratch my head.Give the guy a break!

 

[Bob Denman]

Let's cut him some slack as well... :thumbup:
Anybody can have an "Off-Day"... :shocked: