To Blip or not to blip?

[thereverend]

Is the proper up-shift done without blipping the throttle? I have watched some videos and notice the right hand remaining steady, coming off a BMW R1100R, it's a new learning curve..

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

The electric shift control does that automatically for you!

 

[Pennyrick]

Is the proper up-shift done without blipping the throttle? I have watched some videos and notice the right hand remaining steady, coming off a BMW R1100R, it's a new learning curve..

Best not to blip going up as it gets too jerky.... the Spyder is designed to let you stay on the throttle.

Going down you will find the computer blips it for you.

 

[cuznjohn]

ride it like you stole it no blipping

 

[ARtraveler]

They have you covered. No blipping recommended.

For seamless shifts, I find the following to be helpful.

On 998 Rotax: 4500 - 5500 rpms when punching the shift button. Experiment on what the exact sweet spot is on your machine. 5000 does it well on our 2011.

On 1330 Three Cylinder: 3000 - 3500 is the sweet spot on mine. I do not use the Eco Mode. The shift suggestions are lower there.

We let the computer do the downshifting on both.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Blip if you have a manual though.

 

[hillrider]

'Tis not to blip - but - if you'll ease off the throttle just a little (if you're not in a hurry) the shift will be a whole lot smoother.

 

[Bob Denman]

For the "ESSIE's"; this is a Blip Free Zone... :2thumbs:

 

[thereverend]

They have you covered. No blipping recommended.

For seamless shifts, I find the following to be helpful.

On 998 Rotax: 4500 - 5500 rpms when punching the shift button. Experiment on what the exact sweet spot is on your machine. 5000 does it well on our 2011.

On 1330 Three Cylinder: 3000 - 3500 is the sweet spot on mine. I do not use the Eco Mode. The shift suggestions are lower there.

We let the computer do the downshifting on both.

THANKS, will try to follow your advise...

 

[Dudley]

Don't blip and quickly shift with your thumb. You don't take your foot off the pedal when your automatic shifts your car so don't do it with the SE. It's not a habit hard to break, it's one you should never get into with the SE.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

BLIPPING BALONEY

I have Drag Raced with two Spyders an RT and an RSS , both semi-auto's....( got a 1 st place with the RSS ) and forget the Blipping thing.............FULL throttle all the way, no backing off EVER...........( right Joy :thumbup: )...............Blipping is a Harley thing anyway :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:......Mike

 

[Magdave]

I blip riding 2 up and make it like a CVT for my wife. There is no "need" but I like to make it an unnoticeable seamless shift. The lower the acceleration rate the smaller the blip.:thumbup: Old habits die hard.

 

[Yazz]

I have Drag Raced with two Spyders an RT and an RSS , both semi-auto's....( got a 1 st place with the RSS ) and forget the Blipping thing.............FULL throttle all the way, no backing off EVER...........( right Joy :thumbup: )...............Blipping is a Harley thing anyway :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:......Mike

Rode a SE once, didn't blip it and it was fun!

As for the drags, the race is won in the first 60 feet. You beat me out the gate, but I was gaining on you at the end. :thumbup:

 

[JayBros]

Unnecessary waste of time.

 

[thereverend]

:thumbup:

Unnecessary waste of time.

Thanks

 

[Chupaca]

Depends..!

manual or semi automatic..?? I have the manual and do in some instances mostly on down shifts. Up shifts depends on weather I use the clutch or not. The semi I am not familiar with but know they have shifting problems when you back off the throttle while shifting...:dontknow: