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    Default Hybernation

    It was a sad day, today ( I am fine) but I put my spyder into hibernation, .

    This winter ( Gold Fungus, instead of White fungus) I'm trying a new winter sport, to get me thru until next spring. When the spyder riding season starts. Stay Tuned!

    Deanna




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    Welcome to the club. I think I beat you by a week this time. Let the countdown begin: Only 161 days until March 31.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Quote Originally Posted by akspyderman View Post
    Welcome to the club. I think I beat you by a week this time. Let the countdown begin: Only 161 days until March 31.
    Thanks, yes you did. Last year I put my spyder away a week earlier. Deanna




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    Yes won't be long here in Pa either when it will be time for hibernation.Did get out today for 90 mile ride around Amish country,hit 75degrees today.Passed several other spyder riders enjoying the day also.I am sure your getting the cold already in Vermont.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slick999 View Post
    Yes won't be long here in Pa either when it will be time for hibernation.Did get out today for 90 mile ride around Amish country,hit 75degrees today.Passed several other spyder riders enjoying the day also.I am sure your getting the cold already in Vermont.
    The cold weather has not hit yet, the weather is like early summer (60's & 70's). But my significant other is still riding his F3T, will probably ride until the snow hits, but I could still ride with my significant other, as a back seat passenger.

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    Default Bummer....

    What can I say..?? I best say nothing at all...🤔 but 'ing for the winter entertainment....
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    Default HIBERNATION????

    What's that , been riding my Butt off the past 6 weeks , every chance I can ..... Yesterday and today were Faaaaaaaaaabulous ...... And sunday it's going to even warmer ..... Mike

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    It made it to 80° today but my wife and I went to Quincy to see her brother in the Veterans Home. We were going to ride our Spyder but decided to take the car and get paint and some heating ducts for our living room we are remodelling. We did get out for about 45 miles but the wind was pretty strong and she doesn't like getting her head blown around!

    We picked a bad time to remodel, what with the hurricanes driving up the prices on building materials and trying to squeeze in as much riding as we can before the weather changes.......which is going to start going downhill tomorrow, at least for a week or so.

    We lost a month during July getting our stator repaired but we still have put on over 12500 miles since getting it just after the 4th of July, 2016. Not too bad considering my work schedule pretty much eliminated riding after the first of September until the following June.
    On the road again...........and forever young!

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    We cant even spell hibernation here in Arid-Zone-A. Must be an old Indian word meaning superior tribe......?
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    Quote Originally Posted by canamjhb View Post
    We cant even spell hibernation here in Arid-Zone-A. Must be an old Indian word meaning superior tribe......?

    The "superior tribe".........would that be the ones who lived near the Globe-Miami area?
    On the road again...........and forever young!

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    DEE,
    A new Sport??
    Snowmobiling?
    Snowboarding?
    Snowshoeing?
    Baking cookies, and making hot Cocoa???

    Whatever it is: enjoy it!
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    I ended up putting on 6,020 miles for the total riding season. Started riding season on April 2, 2017 @ 16,013 miles and ended the riding season on Oct. 21, 2017 with 22,033 happy miles.

    Next during the riding season I have to have the 25K service done on the spyder.


    Deanna




    Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue

    Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
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    Cold weather is coming passing thru my area now. and rain all next week.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    I ended up putting on 6,020 miles for the total riding season. Started riding season on April 2, 2017 @ 16,013 miles and ended the riding season on Oct. 21, 2017 with 22,033 happy miles.

    Next during the riding season I have to have the 25K service done on the spyder.


    Deanna
    Going to wait another week before I finalize the numbers. Got snow last night (a little more than an inch--but white and pretty), supposed to have high 30's to low 40's and some rain this week. Maybe a couple more rides before its final. But--in the meantime--the battery tenders are all hooked up.

    Stay tuned:

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Default I'll Hibernate when I'm Dead!

    Put in about 1,000 miles of back country 'Bama riding over the past 2 weekends....with views like the attached photos. Winter? Bah!
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    Very nice.

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    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

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    I got my first motorcycle in October 2010. I wanted to ride so it wasn't "put away" for that winter. After that, I've ridden year-round here in Baltimore as long as there's no snow on the ground.

    I just got my first Spyder 3 months ago. For the same reason it won't be put away. Keeping them running keeps them happy and healthy. I'm glad I don't live in an inhospitable environment.
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    Quote Originally Posted by trikermutha View Post
    Cold weather is coming passing thru my area now. and rain all next week.
    The weather man/women says we are going to get rain( much needed, the rivers are very low).


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    Last edited by Deanna777; 10-23-2017 at 03:28 PM.




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    DEE,
    I just got the Homecoming Book... on making it into print!
    Last edited by Bob Denman; 10-23-2017 at 10:19 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by akspyderman View Post
    Going to wait another week before I finalize the numbers. Got snow last night (a little more than an inch--but white and pretty), supposed to have high 30's to low 40's and some rain this week. Maybe a couple more rides before its final. But--in the meantime--the battery tenders are all hooked up.

    Stay tuned:
    I wonder if I have you bet on the mileage #'s for the season.

    We don't have any of the snow yet( White/Gold). The spyder is on the tender now/ @ dealership.

    Deanna




    Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue

    Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
    Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
    Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
    Gremlin Bell
    Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
    Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
    SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
    Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
    Ultimate F3 Floorboards
    Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
    Sway Bar with Links
    Rolo Laser Alignment
    Half Cover
    A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
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    Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD

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    Quote Originally Posted by Docster View Post
    I got my first motorcycle in October 2010. I wanted to ride so it wasn't "put away" for that winter. After that, I've ridden year-round here in Baltimore as long as there's no snow on the ground.

    I just got my first Spyder 3 months ago. For the same reason it won't be put away. Keeping them running keeps them happy and healthy. I'm glad I don't live in an inhospitable environment.
    To each his own.

    I do what I have to do!

    Deanna




    Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue

    Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
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    Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
    SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
    Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
    Ultimate F3 Floorboards
    Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
    Sway Bar with Links
    Rolo Laser Alignment
    Half Cover
    A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    FEE,
    I just got the Homecoming Book... on making it into print!
    Bob, What is FEE?????


    What is this??????

    Deanna




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    Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
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    Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
    Ultimate F3 Floorboards
    Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
    Sway Bar with Links
    Rolo Laser Alignment
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    Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD

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    I just heard snow flurrys for Saturday in my area it was just 80 on Thursday .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    Bob, What is FEE?????
    What is this??????
    Deanna
    That's easy: it was a typo...
    Caught and corrected!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    I wonder if I have you bet on the mileage #'s for the season.

    We don't have any of the snow yet( White/Gold). The spyder is on the tender now/ @ dealership.

    Deanna
    We will see on the mileage #'s. And...I will be honest about it. I have X miles on three different bikes. 3,000 on the Vulcan--which I will NOT add to the total. I will break them down singly for you. Loser owes the other a cup of coffee. Okay.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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