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 Winter IS coming
Winter out here means cold wet weather - the kind I don't ride in. So I've saved some of my farkles to install over the winter - Baja Ron's sway bar, hard wiring my GPS, adding a trailer hitch, and a couple of other items of lesser note. I may also add a better horn, and I'm still considering a belt tensioner... my goal is to add a couple of things a month during November, December, and January (February can have some nice weather), just to keep my hands dirty. I'm probably also going to pull the inserts that reside where the big spenders have the fog lights, and have them painted the same color as the bike - BRPs $450 asking price for the fog lights - just for the parts - is a joke.
My RT has it's own garage, shared with my shop, which is nice and dry and heated, so we're good to go!
What farkles are you going to add this winter? Let's keep an open dialog, in case anyone runs into a problem...
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Don't know..!!
winter here means I have to wear a tee shirt under my shirt. We ryde all year and I have put most of what I want on already. But it does sound like you will be busy and have a good winter season. Would kill me to have to wait that long to test the mods out... enjoy the installs...
Last edited by Chupaca; 10-05-2014 at 09:20 AM.
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Yep, I spent a few years on North Island with the Uncle's canoe club.... know what it's like. I'll keep my winters, thanks...
Last weekend, I left my home for a loop through the hills around the town where I live - less than 5 minutes from my driveway. I rode 60+ miles, never had a bug splat, nor saw another vehicle, until I was back within 5 minutes of my driveway.. It's really easy to get away from people up here. You should come up & see for yourself one day.
Ride up 101 all the way to Astoria, then head East...
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Our winters in Minnesota last a bit longer. Normally from mid November through March. So I have a lot of time and a heated shop to work on the Spyder. The only thing that stops me from adding more is $, or I should say the lack of.
This winter my plan is to add running lights (LED's) around the driver floorboards and see if I can get my Crib Clicker garage door opener to work. If I can get the money up add the KOTT grill covers as well as the missing belt guard from Spyder Pops.
We are also saving up to replace our Arai helmets and Bluetooth headsets. Yesterday we tried on the Bell Mag-9 helmets thinking that the Sena helmet and Sena headset looked like a winning combo and under $600 for both. Sadly the helmets just do not fit as well as the Arai. So now we are looking closer to $1200 for new Arai's and Sena headsets. Ouch, but if the helmet is not comfortable for up to 12 hours a day you wasted your money. Been there done that!
2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
but our benefits don't?
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At this time of year, all the farkles I buy go to Mrs Claus for birthday & Christmas presents - that gives me lots to do when the weather is too crummy to ryde.
I'm probably going to add the trailer hitch to my list, with the included mud flap as a real bonus. Still pondering the belt tensioner - I'm right on the fence on that one.
Anyone have one on a 2014 RT? Worth the $$ ??
I've see some RT622s in the $2500 range, so I've been harassing my dealer. At that price, I'd spring - at $3500, no thanks. It's a cost per use thing.
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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
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Winter here in Northern Ca. means I have to put on a slightly warmer T-Shirt on under my shirt than you
and so far it doesn't rain in CA. has not for a long time so it's warm and dry, last Christmas I was able to
talk my wife into going around to the grand kids homes on the ST1300 it was 77 outside.
Just right for riding....
Dave
 Originally Posted by Chupaca
winter here means I have to wear a tee shirt under my shirt. We ryde all year and I have put most of what I want on already. But it does sound like you will be busy and have a good winter season. Would kill me to have to wait that long to test the mods out... enjoy the installs...
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I have a water management system for my RT622 to install this winter. My trailer is a 2010 Premier, and didn't come with it standard. It also needs to have the carpet lining re-secured around the edges. I also want to get the Custom Dynamics trunk brake/running light and install it.
Not sure what I'll need to get at Spyderfest next spring, but I'm sure I'l find something! I need to stop following MurphyBrown around there. She buys everything!
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Winter is coming
Sorry - I am a G.O.T. tragic!!
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fog lights
You should be able to find fog lights [ after market ] for much less than $450.00 !!!!!
Originally Posted by Dragonrider
Winter out here means cold wet weather - the kind I don't ride in. So I've saved some of my farkles to install over the winter - Baja Ron's sway bar, hard wiring my GPS, adding a trailer hitch, and a couple of other items of lesser note. I may also add a better horn, and I'm still considering a belt tensioner... my goal is to add a couple of things a month during November, December, and January (February can have some nice weather), just to keep my hands dirty. I'm probably also going to pull the inserts that reside where the big spenders have the fog lights, and have them painted the same color as the bike - BRPs $450 asking price for the fog lights - just for the parts - is a joke.
My RT has it's own garage, shared with my shop, which is nice and dry and heated, so we're good to go!
What farkles are you going to add this winter? Let's keep an open dialog, in case anyone runs into a problem...
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Originally Posted by JOHNPHCR
You should be able to find fog lights [ after market ] for much less than $450.00 !!!!!
If you see them, let me know - they're still $500+ on Ebay..
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87 here in beautiful, I ryde year round California. How you guys function in snow is beyond me. I wouldn't last a week.
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I do not really have any major mods planned for this winter, but would like to take the frunk off so I can easily access the grease zerks! I also have a big blue lift that I bought this summer, that I would like to put together and try out. Who knows what else, but the winter is long, so something might come to mind!
