jono
SlaveToCurves/Wind/Motion
On a ride yesterday I tried the "pull it to the grip" maneuver 6 or 8 times and the Hill Start Control worked each time. So if it needs to be quick - I must be pulling it quickly by default. Thanks for all the advice.
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Shift and Hill Assist Options on 2014 1200 RT
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On a ride yesterday I tried the "pull it to the grip" maneuver 6 or 8 times and the Hill Start Control worked each time. So if it needs to be quick - I must be pulling it quickly by default. Thanks for all the advice.
pjmaszczak
New member
awesome options
I love both of these options on my RT. The hill start is great when you're loaded and /or with a passenger. While not required it make for a much more pleasant ride day. The shift assist is the best of both worlds (manual and automatic) smooth and reliable both up and down. Best value I have ever gotten for my money in a long time. I can actually enjoy the results.
I love both of these options on my RT. The hill start is great when you're loaded and /or with a passenger. While not required it make for a much more pleasant ride day. The shift assist is the best of both worlds (manual and automatic) smooth and reliable both up and down. Best value I have ever gotten for my money in a long time. I can actually enjoy the results.
elgin mary
New member
hill assist
I was able to engage the hill assist without any problem but wasn't quite sure what to do then. Ended up really revving the engine before I got going. Is there a technique to using it? Just roll off the throttle and engage the clutch?
I love the new bike. It is truly amazing.
I was able to engage the hill assist without any problem but wasn't quite sure what to do then. Ended up really revving the engine before I got going. Is there a technique to using it? Just roll off the throttle and engage the clutch?
I love the new bike. It is truly amazing.
Yes, ride off as a normal start, nothing special. You don't have to be on hill to test
, try it a few times. Living in East Texas I didn't think I'd use this much but to my surprise it is very handy allowing me to use both hands with a steady bike while stopped.
Jay
rockbottom
Steve
I use the hill assist just to screw with the minds of people behind me if they're riders since I'm sitting there with both feet on the ground and both arms at my sides.
But you do have to have it more throttle than normal to disengage the hill assist. I find it most useful on uneven surfaces where I really like to have both feet on the ground.
But you do have to have it more throttle than normal to disengage the hill assist. I find it most useful on uneven surfaces where I really like to have both feet on the ground.
Scottbedenbaugh
New member
Wow....finally tried the shift assist and l like it much more then I thought I would...very smooth and fast.
Hill assist in Florida....will never use it, until yesterday when stopped on a draw bridge, it worked great and will get used more often now. Loving the 1200rt more every time I get on it.
Hill assist in Florida....will never use it, until yesterday when stopped on a draw bridge, it worked great and will get used more often now. Loving the 1200rt more every time I get on it.
shift assist
I think I have figured out the best way to utilize gear shift pro. The downshifts are easy and work flawlessly, just close the throttle and shift. The up shift is a little more difficult. I noticed when my shifts were abrupt, the tach dropped quite a bit. So I started to give it a little more throttle as I upshifted and it made all the difference in the world. While shifts from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 aren't as smooth as 4-5-6, they are pretty good.
Really enjoying the my 14 RT.
Rick
northborough, MA
PS. I have an 09 RT with 25k miles for sale..
I think I have figured out the best way to utilize gear shift pro. The downshifts are easy and work flawlessly, just close the throttle and shift. The up shift is a little more difficult. I noticed when my shifts were abrupt, the tach dropped quite a bit. So I started to give it a little more throttle as I upshifted and it made all the difference in the world. While shifts from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 aren't as smooth as 4-5-6, they are pretty good.
Really enjoying the my 14 RT.
Rick
northborough, MA
PS. I have an 09 RT with 25k miles for sale..
AirBender
One Ring To Rule Them All
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hill assist
I've had problems with the hill start assist with surging throttle which makes it hard to control if starting on a hill and turning. It seems to take quite a bit of throttle to disengage the brake and then it suddenly accelerates. I don't know if this is a calibration problem or a technique problem. The first time it happened was day #1 after picking the bike up and was pretty scary. Front tire off the ground, barely held on without losing control. Probably should practice on level ground for a while. Anyone with similar experience? Shift assist is awesome.
Dana
Yes, ride off as a normal start, nothing special. You don't have to be on hill to test
Living in East Texas I didn't think I'd use this much but to my surprise it is very handy allowing me to use both hands with a steady bike while stopped.
Jay
I've had problems with the hill start assist with surging throttle which makes it hard to control if starting on a hill and turning. It seems to take quite a bit of throttle to disengage the brake and then it suddenly accelerates. I don't know if this is a calibration problem or a technique problem. The first time it happened was day #1 after picking the bike up and was pretty scary. Front tire off the ground, barely held on without losing control. Probably should practice on level ground for a while. Anyone with similar experience? Shift assist is awesome.
Dana
jeff.jakusz
New member
Yes, it takes a little gas to disengage the hill assist. I use it mainly while waiting for a light etc for the convenience. Another option is to simply give the front brake another squeeze before taking off and that will disengage hill assist as well, and then you can take off normally like you always did before this was invented!
you obviously don't live around here, where the wind can be so bad any less than 2 feet on the ground is risky. At least I have a fast idle lever.
Rod
ericbeer
Tankslapper
5600 miles
After 5600 miles, I would not be without the shift assist and hill start assist. These are things I never knew I needed, but now I would not do without them. The shift assist allows you to up or down shift in a sweeper with no wobble at all. I use it all the time except between first and second. I believe it is hard to get an RT without these options. My 2 friends who have RTs with these options agree with me.
After 5600 miles, I would not be without the shift assist and hill start assist. These are things I never knew I needed, but now I would not do without them. The shift assist allows you to up or down shift in a sweeper with no wobble at all. I use it all the time except between first and second. I believe it is hard to get an RT without these options. My 2 friends who have RTs with these options agree with me.
Just double pump the hand break again to release it. Then hold the hand break or foot break until you accelerate.
I agree completely. Mine has 4500 miles, and the shift assist is better than sex
wezul
Cage Rattler
Ka-boom
Go full auto or don't.
No 'tweeners
Grumpy ain't so bad
Good is the new great!!!
ericbeer
Tankslapper
ericbeer
Tankslapper
A single squeeze is all you need to release it. I agree that it does take a little more throttle to overcome the brake and it can be disconcerting and jumpy until you have done it a few hundred times. And even then it is not always perfectly smooth takeoff. Throttle modulation is critical.
