I rode up sever steep hills this weekend and tried it in Low d1 and Drive D1. It definately worked better in Low for the really long steep ones. What do yawl use? Should I have been in Low D2?, or esp?

 

There is no difference between Low D1 and Low D2. I use Low Auto, not Low ESP on hills.....gives me time to day dream.

 

HI,

I use low auto for steep inclines, I am too big for D1 when going up a 45degree hill/Mountain.

-RubicoN

 

when do you use d2?

 

D2 mode can be selected in High. I have still not figured out when I am supposed to be in D1 or D2. I fully understand what the modes mean but I just dont know when I use them.

 

Hey Texmud
Yeah--I understand d2 is supposed to be for torque. Seems like you would need torque in low when you are hauling or pulling. When you figure it out, let me know.

 

Guys, over 200 miles on my Rubicon, so I have some experience on this issue. Anytime you use Low, it automatically switches the drive mode to D2 (and you won't know it). If you need the low gearing, you would also want the extra torque from D2. D2, when selected (in High), changes the shift pattern of the tranny, allowing it to stay in gear longer (at higher RPM), where it can take advantage of the torque of the motor. It also shifts a little less often, so as to keep your momentum going. D1, on the other hand, always try to get in optimal RPM/gear for the speed and conditions (engine heat, throttle amount, etc). Here's my recommendations: D1 & High for normal driving when riding single, D1 & Low for serious inclines and hills (still riding single). D2 whenever you're riding double, hauling a heavy load, or other type of work for the ATV (like plowing). ESP for whenever you want to control the transmission, like staying in a specific gear. I don't use ESP much, because the tranny is that good......

 

Hey Bob--Thanks for the explanation
For some reason I can't recall ever using or trying d2 yet. I think I might have tried it once and didn't notice much difference. I'll try it tomorrow and see if I notice.
Thanks

 

I have 720 miles on my Ruby and must be my D1 and D2 are reversed. I use D2 for easy riding through the woods to keep my rpm's down, my noise down and my gas mileage up.When I'm climbing our greasey clay hills I use D! for more rpm's and more power. When I'm wearing my heavy 26" Vamps on steel wheels in deep sticky mud, I use ESP low range.