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trailer I con on screen what does it do
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happyspyder2039
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Changes gearing & stability control,braking to help with added weight
ARtraveler
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:welcome: They have you covered above.
jcthorne
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Actually it does not change gearing, or VSS, or the ABS brakes.
Also there is very good reason to use it all the time, not just when towing.
What trailer mode DOES do is change RPM shift points. Forcing a slightly higher upshifts (keeping RPM above 3500) and auto downshifting at higher RPM as well. This does two things, it keeps the RPMs out of the range of the centrifugal clutch engagement zone where it is slipping and up in the range where the normal clutch is fully engaged. Second, it provides much better engine braking to lessen the load on the wheel brakes.
Its a good teaching aid for riders coming to the 998 V-twin from Harleys or other low speed v-twins. Our two spyders were placed in trailer tow mode before they left the dealership and have remained there forcing the proper shift strategy to promote long life of the clutch plates and proper engine RPM for its design.
All of this is covered in the owners manual you should have received with the bike.
Also there is very good reason to use it all the time, not just when towing.
What trailer mode DOES do is change RPM shift points. Forcing a slightly higher upshifts (keeping RPM above 3500) and auto downshifting at higher RPM as well. This does two things, it keeps the RPMs out of the range of the centrifugal clutch engagement zone where it is slipping and up in the range where the normal clutch is fully engaged. Second, it provides much better engine braking to lessen the load on the wheel brakes.
Its a good teaching aid for riders coming to the 998 V-twin from Harleys or other low speed v-twins. Our two spyders were placed in trailer tow mode before they left the dealership and have remained there forcing the proper shift strategy to promote long life of the clutch plates and proper engine RPM for its design.
All of this is covered in the owners manual you should have received with the bike.
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