Downshifting Issues

[Bigdog72065]

I have a 2018 Spyder F3-T, I might be crazy because I know very little about this but has anyone had any issues with downshifting when it get real cold outside. Every time I take my bike out when the temperature get real cold (30's and 40's) I have issues when downshifting especially when I try to go into Neutral or Reverse. When the temperature warms up, I never have this issue anymore.

[Mikey]

Is it doing it at the start of your ride then go's away as your bike warms up? Could it be that you haven't let it warm up enough before you jump on it and ride it? I live in Maine and ride a fair time in the spring and fall at temps way lower than you said and don't recall having any issues like you!! Good Luck! P.S. How many miles have you on your oil, since your last change?

[ottawa-rider]

There is a known issue with the 2018's paddle shifter, service bulletin 2018-005. The fix is to replace the left hand control module.Spyder 2018 Service Bulletin 2018-05.jpg

[Bigdog72065]

I saw that service bulletin but when I put my vin number in it says its not for my bike.

[Bigdog72065]

I always let my bike warm up but it still does no matter what. I just changed my oil about 500 miles ago.

[Woodaddict]

I always let my bike warm up but it still does no matter what. I just changed my oil about 500 miles ago.

if YOU changed the oil, did you go thru proper procedure to change it? drain 2 drain plugs, and fill to proper level, then after verify after warm up ride?

[Bigdog72065]

Yes, I changed it correctly. It did it before and after I changed the oil. I am going to have them look at it with the Warranty Bulletin 2018-005. It is for my year and model.

[Bigdog72065]

Thanks ottawa-rider, I am getting my recalls and warranty Bulletin mixed up. I am going to take it to the dealer.

[Rd_Runner]

Thanks ottawa-rider, I am getting my recalls and warranty Bulletin mixed up. I am going to take it to the dealer.

Good luck. Please let us know how things go with the dealer.

Mike

[jbim]

I had a similar issue and my module was replaced. However, when I first spoke about this issue when my dealer he didn't know about it. I suggest you have it changed under warranty while you can.

Good luck

J

[AY4B]

I never had that issue, only when cold, the cluch slips a little. How much oil did you put in when you changed the oil?