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    Default Looking for ideas on how to turn my Spyder into a Snow Blower

    An enclosed cab on the Snowblower would be nice also. 3 degree temp doesn't bother a tough guy like me--I just wanna look cool
    PS: There seems to be a difference between looking cool & freezing my a*s off :-(
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    Default RT THROWER!!

    If you could figure how to make a functioning auger(s) in the radiator scoops I believe you would be on to something. They make great shop vacs when going down the road!! Mad Mac

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    But if you REALLY want a snowblower...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Every time I see that picture I am wondering how that rig works in some "real" snow (8+ inches)? I am thinking the rear wheel would spin and forward progress would be impeded. I could not drive my 08 in three inches of snow and that had no heavy plow on the front.

    I have a pretty nice Troy Bilt snowblower, but have not had to use it yet this year. Fingers crossed.

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    Don't know if that's real or photoshopped. A real spyder would simply stop when Nanny detects any tire slippage, wouldn't it? Especially if it's running stock Kendas. I don't see room for chains between the tire and fender on our stock 08.
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    Quote Originally Posted by asp125 View Post
    Don't know if that's real or photoshopped. A real spyder would simply stop when Nanny detects any tire slippage, wouldn't it? Especially if it's running stock Kendas. I don't see room for chains between the tire and fender on our stock 08.
    I agree, I think it is photo shopped. No, the nanny does not stop tire slippage on my 2016 F3T, but it will not go forward. I just took my bike out in about 5" of snow, and took some pictures. It took me about 30 minutes to dig a path to get it back in the garage. The 2 front tires, pushing through the snow will stop the progress of the one rear tire trying to push things forward.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    I agree, I think it is photo shopped. No, the nanny does not stop tire slippage on my 2016 F3T, but it will not go forward. I just took my bike out in about 5" of snow, and took some pictures. It took me about 30 minutes to dig a path to get it back in the garage. The 2 front tires, pushing through the snow will stop the progress of the one rear tire trying to push things forward.
    Bingo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    It took me about 30 minutes to dig a path to get it back in the garage.
    But you got the shot!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by asp125 View Post
    Don't know if that's real or photoshopped. A real spyder would simply stop when Nanny detects any tire slippage, wouldn't it? Especially if it's running stock Kendas. I don't see room for chains between the tire and fender on our stock 08.
    What about studded tires?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Raprider View Post
    What about studded tires?
    They don't work as good as you would think with power only to the back wheel. Dealer tried them in 08 and after one winter drive--parked the

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    Take a 2013 RT without the "heat recall" installed and drive it around. I should just melt the snow in the surrounding neighborhood.
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    Default Try this

    This can supply the push ... you supply the blower...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Love it. When did you get a yellow one?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chupaca View Post
    This can supply the push ... you supply the blower...

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    Thank God I don't need one of those! But, it is pretty cool!
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    Well they do make cabs for snowblowers ( Amazon and Home Depot).... I modified both my snowblowers and they work MUCH better now throwing snow further and not clogging in moist snow. My neighbor had a little Honda 4 wheeler with plow but it had limits. A different neighbor has a snow blower attachment for his 4 wheeler.

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    The last I knew, SETH O drives his Spyder all winter in Brainerd, MN. He uses studded rear tire.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Machinegunner View Post
    The last I knew, SETH O drives his Spyder all winter in Brainerd, MN. He uses studded rear tire.
    And there was a video showing him racing down those icy roads--Seth style. Not me.

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    By "Seth style": do you mean WFO with his hair on fire?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    By "Seth style": do you mean WFO with his hair on fire?
    Yup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chupaca View Post
    This can supply the push ... you supply the blower...

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    is that street legal?

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    What do you think?
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    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    I agree, I think it is photo shopped. No, the nanny does not stop tire slippage on my 2016 F3T, but it will not go forward. I just took my bike out in about 5" of snow, and took some pictures. It took me about 30 minutes to dig a path to get it back in the garage. The 2 front tires, pushing through the snow will stop the progress of the one rear tire trying to push things forward.

    what's that white stuff? We don't get that in South Florida.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ahh-cool View Post
    what's that white stuff? We don't get that in South Florida.
    Sure you do.. down in south Florida, comes in little plastic bags.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lew L View Post
    Well they do make cabs for snowblowers ( Amazon and Home Depot).... I modified both my snowblowers and they work MUCH better now throwing snow further and not clogging in moist snow. My neighbor had a little Honda 4 wheeler with plow but it had limits. A different neighbor has a snow blower attachment for his 4 wheeler.

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