What are the Shifting points for a 2009 Spyder with Rotax 990 motor?

[Bernpat10]

New to the Spyder world and would like some help with shifting points. I’ve read so many different ideas on when to shift what gears at what rpms and what speeds - Any help or clarification would be greatly appreciated!

 

[BajaRon]

The bottom of the power band on the 998 is 5,500 RPM. Shift points can vary depending on load as well as which transmission you have. If you have an SE5, you should keep the engine at or above 3,500 RPM to assure full clutch lockup. Especially if you are accelerating. If you are not putting a load on the clutch, less than 3,500 RPM is OK in lower gears.

If you have an SM5, it's less critical as the clutch pack is fully engaged as soon as you let the clutch lever out all the way. Still, lugging the 998 is not a good idea and can, over time, give you issues with the throttle body and combustion chamber buildup.

I highly recommend installing the crankcase vent mod to prevent oil vapor from gumming up the throttle body and intake valves. As well as a canister-ectomy, if these have not been done. Checking the vacuum hoses on the throttle body as well as for oil in the airbox are also good ideas.

A little prevention can go a long way with these machines.

 

[Trbayth]

And since you're new to Spyders with an older model you should definitely read the stickied "Do's and Do Nots" thread.

 

[Bfromla]

Congrats welcome, agree with above & carry extra quart of oil - check regularly/frequently as 990's tend to eat some & more depending ryding style. (You have a SpYder, so now it’s rYding, not a spelling error. )