Why is it so difficult to get my 2015 RT Ltd into REVERSE?

[lenlis]

Bought 2015 RT Limited, had a 2013 RT Limited. I did not have the issue below.

My question is - why is it so difficult to get 2015 into reverse from neutral?
I tried the foot on brake, then pull in, then press "R", and many other combos - just doesn't want to cooperate.

Anyone got an idea. The dealer said it's now a 2 hand operation - even when I do that, it takes forever to get into "R".

So I'm looking for REAL answer.

Thanks in advance

 

[ARtraveler]

Bought 2015 RT Limited, had a 2013 RT Limited. I did not have the issue below.

My question is - why is it so difficult to get 2015 into reverse from neutral?
I tried the foot on brake, then pull in, then press "R", and many other combos - just doesn't want to cooperate.

Anyone got an idea. The dealer said it's now a 2 hand operation - even when I do that, it takes forever to get into "R".

So I'm looking for REAL answer.

Thanks in advance

Sounds like you have a manual clutch? (pull in?) For me, when I had the manual in 2008, the clutch had to be engaged and I used the other hand to activate and hold the R button while activating the foot lever. It seemed to work pretty fast. If you just touch the button and release, I don't think that would work well.

 

[Big F]

Bought 2015 RT Limited, had a 2013 RT Limited. I did not have the issue below.

My question is - why is it so difficult to get 2015 into reverse from neutral?
I tried the foot on brake, then pull in, then press "R", and many other combos - just doesn't want to cooperate.

Anyone got an idea. The dealer said it's now a 2 hand operation - even when I do that, it takes forever to get into "R".

So I'm looking for REAL answer.

Thanks in advance

Do you have the SE (semi-automatic)??? If so the shifting into reverse is just the opposite from older models. I learned the hard way as I traded by 2012 RT Limited in for a 2014 RT Limited and couldn't get the new one into reverse?? I even trailered the new one to the dealer and said it wouldn't go in to reverse??? I felt really stupid when the sales lady (a blonde?) showed me you have to push the R button and then the paddle. My 2012 was just the opposite. Hope this helps.
BIG F

 

[JayBros]

Foot on the brake, push down on the Reverse button, press the downshift (-) lever toward you. See somewhere around pg. 55 in basic operating procedures of your operator's guide.

 

[StanProff]

Foot on the brake, push down on the Reverse button, press the downshift (-) lever toward you. See somewhere around pg. 55 in basic operating procedures of your operator's guide.

Yep! that is the procedure. Never had a problem engaging on mine.

 

[BikerDoc]

You might consider it as an individual bike issue. I am having no trouble with my 2015 shifting into reverse

 

[ottawa-rider]

I quickly found out you have to press squarely on the "R" button.

Initially, I was often pressing only on the edge and it was not enough to make contact to enable reverse.

 

[ROBSTOY]

I've experienced the same on my new 2014-RTS semi- auto. I found I wasn't following the correct order ( as mentioned above) and I don't think I was pressing squarely on the reverse button. No problem now!!

 

[kurvinroach]

Just bought a 2015 rt limited when shifting in to reverse it seems to go in gear hard , is that a norm for them ??


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[rays hell]

reverse

My 13 RTs I have to push down firmly on the R button count one and then press the paddle shifter.
Anything less you'll have to start over.pps:

 

[Bob Denman]

Think of the Reverse button, as the release for the lock-out, that prevents you from finding reverse unintentionally... :shocked:

Push down on it nice and square, and THEN hit the paddle! :thumbup:

 

[lenlis]

Thanks to All for the comments ..

Especially the leatherneck cannon cocker..

Hate to admit he was right--read the DA-N manual.

All is great..

Thanks