Downshift

[Vyperyder]

I know the SE5 requires manual upshift and will downshift automatically or manually.
So far I have only had mine change down when dropping to fairly slow speed, as in when approaching traffic lights or corners.
Does anyone know if the shift will change down under other conditions, ie under load (eg on a hill etc) ie like a car auto?
I haven't tested it yet... I always seem to downshift manually as all my riding so far has been in familiar territory, plus I've been taking it easy :roflblack:

cheers
Pete

 

[fastfraser]

I manually downshift most times and use the engine to help slow down .

 

[Bob Denman]

No; it is only an rpm-sensitive system. It is not load-sensitive. (Thus the downshift paddle! )

 

[Vyperyder]

Thanks Bob hyea:hyea:
cheers
Pete

 

[Brunswick]

I manually downshift most times and use the engine to help slow down .

Doesn't that put more wear on the engine? If so, I'd rather put the wear on my brake pads: they're easier to replace.
:sour:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Definitely RPM based. I don't know what the limit may be for the RT, but know on the RS it is 2400 RPM for 5th to 2nd, and about 1700 RPM it shifts from 2nd to 1st. This helps keep you from lugging the engine. You definitely need to know where those shifting points are, as if you are going through a turn and it downshifts on its own you need to be prepared for the results. :thumbup: