Sticking clutch plates maybe?

[Bob Denman]

A new wrinkle this morning:
Started up the RT and let it idle down to 1400 rpm.
Punched the "R" button and put it into reverse (SE5 tranny)
The bike lurched rearward and stalled! :shocked:

It was still in reverse, so I shut it down and re-started it. Everything now seems okay...

Sticking clutch plates?? I guess I've just never had this issue pop up before. :dontknow:

 

[CyncySpyder]

Hmmmmmmmm............ That's a head-scratcher Bob

:dontknow: In close to 47,ooo miles on 2 RTs, Teddy's never experienced that one either:dontknow:

Hope its something simple, like how's your oil level :hun:

:shocked:Let us know if it happens again or you find out the cause

ray:BTW: Teddy wants to know if he'll get to actually meet Tink in person at SITA???

 

[SteveMac]

ray:BTW: Teddy wants to know if he'll get to actually meet Tink in person at SITA???

StevieMac is right there with Teddy. Inquiring minds want to know!!!!!! :doorag:

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks guys!
Oil level... :shocked: I haven't checked recently; it's being changed this coming Tuesday; I might be about 300 miles past the scheduled interval... pps:
Dave,
We just can't get up to SITA this year. :gaah: This little problem of work being in the way just has me locked down tight!

 

[SteveMac]

Thanks guys!
Oil level... :shocked: I haven't checked recently; it's being changed this coming Tuesday; I might be about 300 miles past the scheduled interval... pps:
Dave,
We just can't get up to SITA this year. :gaah: This little problem of work being in the way just has me locked down tight!

Oh come on,,, Leave Friday Night and be there Saturday. Go home on Sunday. I've owned an insurance agency too. Just forward the phone for a day or to. You still owe me a cold beverage!!!!!!!

 

[Bob Denman]

That would work if I had employees who could pick up the slack. :gaah: It's just me and the Missus though... :shocked:
Hey! How far South do you head on the trip home?
We're in Sullivan County; about 100 miles South of Albany...

 

[SteveMac]

That would work if I had employees who could pick up the slack. :gaah: It's just me and the Missus though... :shocked:
Hey! How far South do you head on the trip home?
We're in Sullivan County; about 100 miles South of Albany...

Oh, we will pass over you at about 20,000 feet!

 

[Bob Denman]

Just don't flush the toilet!! :shocked:

 

[MikeinGA]

A new wrinkle this morning:
Started up the RT and let it idle down to 1400 rpm.
Punched the "R" button and put it into reverse (SE5 tranny)
The bike lurched rearward and stalled! :shocked:

It was still in reverse, so I shut it down and re-started it. Everything now seems okay...

Sticking clutch plates?? I guess I've just never had this issue pop up before. :dontknow:

Is it normal for an RT to idle that high? My RS with SE5 Idles 900 to 1000 rpms.

Mike

 

[d.o.spyder-rts]

Yep, my RT idles between 1300-1400 RPMs Dale

 

[NancysToy]

Is it normal for an RT to idle that high? My RS with SE5 Idles 900 to 1000 rpms.

Mike

Sounds like you may be only running on one cylinder, or have some other issue (bad tach?). Spec for idle for the Spyder is 1400 +/- 50 rpm. Time to see the dealer.

 

[Huntindawg1962]

Both our RT's idle 1300-1400

 

[MikeinGA]

Originally Posted by MikeinGAIs it normal for an RT to idle that high? My RS with SE5 Idles 900 to 1000 rpms.

Sounds like you may be only running on one cylinder, or have some other issue (bad tach?). Spec for idle for the Spyder is 1400 +/- 50 rpm. Time to see the dealer.

It always read that at idle. I get great gas mileage, it runs great, and the plugs are burning a perfect color. Thanks for the nformation.


Mike