I have a question for those of you who have experience with both the Spyder automatic and manual trannys. I have heard varying pros and cons depending on who I ask. So, I thought you guys could weigh in, or share your personal experiences, and vote in the poll I have provided. I'm specifically interested in the RS-SE and RS SM5. Thank you in advance!
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PS: Forgot to mention that I'm a left leg amputee so impossible to use manual!I had the '09 SE5 and thought it was good . Now have the 2010 RT w/auto tranny and it's soooo much better. Smoother, quieter and quicker shift. Wouldn't ride anything but a Spyder.![]()
Thanks!! I have a 2010 RT w/auto tranny so I assumed it was also in the gear box but was curious about the method used to get there with the manual. Had a Harley 09 trike w/klictronic for a while. Also had the mickey mouse elec reverse.1stfan, Reverse is just one more downshift from 1st. The only real trick is that it has an interlock lever on your clutch handle. You need to use your right hand to pull this interlock lever in as you downshift from 1st to get to Reverse. The interlock lever makes sure you are not accelerating when you try to shift into Reverse.
The reverse in the Spyder is actually a gear in the gearbox, not an electric motor like on the Gold Wing so you just let the clutch out slowly and the bike will start to reverse. No real need to accelerate as the gearing a very low, just use good clutch control.
To get out of Reverse you just upshift as normal but be careful as this gets you back to 1st gear. You need to do one more upshift to get back to Neutral.