Decrease in Posting

[jaherbst]

Kind of miss all the posting. Numbers have dropped off dramatically. I would assume all the Spyders

except for the Lower Lower 48 are "snug as a bug in a rug". How many are fortunate enough to be able to

ride year around? How many trailer there Spyders to the Lower Lower 48 to ride?

I guess the others will just have to settle for Ice Fishing and Snowmobiling.

Not much to read here at six o'clock in the morning with my first cup of coffee. Just can't depend on those

disputes and overly strong opinions anymore to :yikes::yikes: wake me up.

Keep posting and stay in touch with your Arachnid Buddies!

Jack (from warm sunny southern Arizona)

[Chupaca]

It has become a fast read in the AM but should pick up after those hibernating come to grip with the fact. Or have we solved all the GTO issues....:roflblack::roflblack: Go figure and we give them 3 hours to warm up.....:roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

:agree: We miss hearing from all of our friends! Tell us what's going on in your lives (even if it's not Spyder-related), and we'll have more to talk about! :thumbup:

What plans do you have for this Thursday?
We're having Thanksgiving Dinner at home, and Sonny-Boy and his Ladyfriend have been given the task of baking an apple pie! :D

[Brettssunshine]

I'm still here and riding. I will ride all winter as long as the roads are clear of ice, snow, and salt. That's what they make heated gear for :clap:and heated seats and grips! :yes::yes::thumbup:

[Zip]

Rode this past weekend, trailering mine to Fla on Fri for a week of fun in the sun.:yes:

[ArachnidRyder]

I can ride all year, but typically choose not to when temps are over 105. Additionally, my current job often prevents riding as much as I would like due to the unpredictable schedule and frequent requirements to work through weekends.

[TXrider]

My Cuz, Chuck in Zanesville Ohio just turned over 100K on his 2014 RT! :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown: Amazing!
He is still riding......we are too [we're a little further South; in Texas] went out for a ride yesterday, a little chilly at 66 degrees though, LOL. :clap:
Y'all come on down and RYDE!

[easysuper]

Still riding , we can ride most of the winter providing we keep our rain gear handy. Had a great ride this weekend to the Coast and had my chowder and clam strip fix.
We have made the Polar Bear Run, New Years Day the last two years, started out in the 30's but it was dry.
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[bigbadbrucie]

Well I keep mine licensed and insured all year,however I do not like to ride in the rain, so October and November have been very wet, so only out on my Spyder 2 or 3 times. Hopefully December will dry up a bit so I can get back out for a few local rides at least.:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:
And in case you're wondering......yes, I will disolve/melt in the rain.:roflblack:

[Habib]

What's the best bang for the buck in heated riding gear?

[oldguyinTX]

Funny, I was thinking about exactly this earlier this morning. I seems to me as well that there has been a big decline in postings recently. Maybe folks just don't have much to say these days, or have run out of things to bitch about. But cheer up!! Very soon the dreaded "white snot" will arrive here in the Northeast and me can bemoan how long it will be before our Spyders come out of hibernation.

[murphybrown]

What's the best bang for the buck in heated riding gear?

Ron is a site sponsor. I bought my Gerbings back in 2010 when they used to have a 2d's store....but many have raved about the ones that Ron sells, plus he is one of Spyderlover sponsors and gives great service and deals on most things for our Spyders...:firstplace:

[oldgoat]

It would be nice to have a more even climate up here. Too hot in the summer & far too cold in the winter.

Winter riding is a mute point as, by law in Quebec, we have to have snow tires on our 2 & 3 wheeled motorcycles from Dec 15 through to March 15 if we want to use them on public roads.

[SpyderAnn01]

They are probably out shoveling snow.

[MercerLake]

Kind of miss all the posting. Numbers have dropped off dramatically. I would assume all the Spyders

except for the Lower Lower 48 are "snug as a bug in a rug". How many are fortunate enough to be able to

ride year around? How many trailer there Spyders to the Lower Lower 48 to ride?

I guess the others will just have to settle for Ice Fishing and Snowmobiling.

Not much to read here at six o'clock in the morning with my first cup of coffee. Just can't depend on those

disputes and overly strong opinions anymore to :yikes::yikes: wake me up.

Keep posting and stay in touch with your Arachnid Buddies!

Jack (from warm sunny southern Arizona)



I would guess that many have a bunch of other hobbies that get in the way of fun! Here on the NW Coast I ride all year long except when it's pouring cats & dogs. Then add in ATVing on the dunes, Fishing, hunting (got a nice bull elk), Ham Radio, making a cider press, painting window trim when it's dry, and most of all so far I haven't had one problem with my 2015 ST in 4000 miles since August. The forum is a great resource and even with the occasional "ranter" it is all good sources of information for me. I thank you all!!! And wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving !!:yes::yes::yes:

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: on the elk! :clap:
:nopic: :2thumbs:
What kind of ATVs are you pounding the sand with? :D

[arude1]

I just returned from Death Valley . perfect weather! Two spyders. My 2015 RTS has 22000 miles . zero problems. Komho fronts. Vee rubber on rear will not last as long, half worn out at 10,000 miles. New brake pads at 19,000. F4 tall wide windshield,. Replaced my last gold wing at 256,000 mi. I am only 89. Just ordered a f3 ldler pulley to put on with Joe s bracket. I do my own maintenance. I read spyder lovers every day. My wife rides with me a lot.she,s only 85. Went to the Long Beach motorcycle show yesterday. I love the new f3 limited.

[Motorcycledave]

Now is a great time to be here on the forum, checking in with new friends and planning your summer trips
and it's always Farkel time.
Ride Safe
Dave

[PapaHotel]

If you have ever seen squirrels gathering nuts, you can imagine what it is like for a Minnesotan getting all of the outside chores done and equipment properly serviced and stored! Glad we had a bit of an extended fall, so we did get a couple of freebie rides in. For now, the bike is stored and I am becoming more like a hibernating bear.

Time for a bit of interior cleaning and painting.

[ARtraveler]

Have also noticed a decrease in posting by some. I check a couple times daily and find myself mostly reading these days.

We go through stages where newbies get jumped on and sometimes are made to feel unwelcome. Then there are stages of infighting which I am guessing scare some off.

It always seems to turn around after a slow spell. :popcorn::popcorn:

[TnT]

Commuted to work this morning. 36 degrees out but roads clear. Will continue to ryde until ice is present.

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: on your tenacity, and be safe! :thumbup:

[youngers]

I did ride mine in too work Friday ! morning temps were 52 , with the occasional cooler spots , { low areas between hills } day time ride , was windy not too bad though , think it was 64 or so in the high temps , a good day ! todays temp was buurrrrrrr right at 30`s , and up too 48 almost a day for riding , I think the sweet spot was at 1. p.m. sun was nice and warm , wind was down ! { and working on a project for spyders , hope too have finished real soon , if not , by riding season for sure ! }

[rustynail51]

took a short ride today doing what I should have done a week and a half ago full tank of gas and fuel stabilizer parked in garage next to the snow blower

[Deanna777]

Funny, I was thinking about exactly this earlier this morning. I seems to me as well that there has been a big decline in postings recently. Maybe folks just don't have much to say these days, or have run out of things to bitch about. But cheer up!! Very soon the dreaded "white snot" will arrive here in the Northeast and me can bemoan how long it will be before our Spyders come out of hibernation. the "White Snot has arrived in the Northeast. I am not on this site @ 4:20 in the morning,( Tuesday to Friday) I am usually headed to work at that time. On the other hand ( days off I usually check the site mid morning or in the afternoon).

I am in the same boat as you, as when I can get the spyder out of hibernation! Deanna

[d.o.spyder-rts]

I've been making an effort to get on the site more than I have in the past but I don't post a lot. I'm lucky to be able to ride year round although it does get cold here in the panhandle (not as cold as the northern regions) ride safe. Dale

[Bob Denman]

Dear Winter,

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[pegasus1300]

I was riding thru Saturday and planned on riding to work today,but the rains/snow came this morning so that put that off. Maybe tomorrow.

[armyspydervet]

Im busy prepping my Spyder for next season. She's naked as a jaybird right now. All Tupperware is off and in pieces. My wife told me yesterday I better know how to put it all back together (me too:yikes:). Installing some lights, USB ports, F4 windshield, GPS mount and wiring, painting a few things I don't want silver (anyone who knows me, I hate chrome and silver). But I'm looking forward to homecoming and spyderquest. Might even give Maggie Valley a go if I can get off work. No spyderfest though. I may make that an every 3-4 year event.

[IGETAROUND]

What's the best bang for the buck in heated riding gear?

First Gear via Baja Ron hands down winner

[jaherbst]

It would be nice to have a more even climate up here. Too hot in the summer & far too cold in the winter.

Winter riding is a mute point as, by law in Quebec, we have to have snow tires on our 2 & 3 wheeled motorcycles from Dec 15 through to March 15 if we want to use them on public roads.

That's preposterous! Snow Tires on Motorcycles and Spyders. I am sitting here trying to get a visual on that. Snow tires without studs are pretty useless. At least if you get snow you could Snowmobile. I always enjoyed that the two times I lived in Edina and Prior Lake MN. I probably enjoyed the Snowshoe we drank at every pitstop we made more. (Snowshoe is half peppermint Schnapps and half Christian Brothers Brandy) We used it for self preservation to keep from freezing to death. Most of our Snowmobiling was done at night. Nothing like a cool crisp night with a full moon.

​Jack

[dlby]

Welp
We are riding most every day
After years of winter we are done!

Dont post quite as much cause do not want to seem like a jerk.

But we love it!

I love R&R put another dime in the jukebox baby!

[dlby]

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Homecoming party for all who came back down to central Fla

I love R&R put another dime in the jukebox baby!

[tobor9]

Sofia(SDM) and I ryde year round we HAVE to, we don't own a car!

[djhobin]

Rode to the IMS on Sunday and put my overnight cover on my ST. Wasn't raining when I got there, however when I left about 12:30 it was sprinkling pretty good. The 710 out of Long Beach was gridlocked. I got off on PCH and connected to 405 south via Long Beach Blvd. And I when I got into Orange County it was dry, no rain. I saw on FB some pictures a few hours later where I picked up PCH on the 710 at that point was flooded.

[wrb3004]

Near 70 on Saturday and was able to get in a ride. About a foot of snow and 28 on Monday. Guess I have to plug in the battery tender and cover her up till about April...damn! Just bought a red/black RT-S with about 5800 miles on it. Unfortunately was only able to get about 600 miles before the snow hit. Love it so far. Thanks to all of you folks on this forum I have learned a lot and have quite a list of farkles (laser alignment, sway bar, tires, seat, windshield) to name a few.


The only problem I have with the RT (due to some diabetic nerve issues) is the brake pedal. I did put on the larger pad which helps but seems to get in my way. I am going to try the extension sold by Refined Cycle. Has anyone used this extension along with the larger pad? I'm thinking this will move the pedal far enough forward and in a better position for me.


Before I do any farkles I want to see and demo the new F3 limited. It's going to be a long winter.

[armyspydervet]

Before I do any farkles I want to see and demo the new F3 limited. It's going to be a long winter.


Congratulations on your new F3 Limited :roflblack:

[Buckeye Bleau]

My Cuz, Chuck in Zanesville Ohio just turned over 100K on his 2014 RT! :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown: Amazing!
He is still riding......we are too [we're a little further South; in Texas] went out for a ride yesterday, a little chilly at 66 degrees though, LOL. :clap:
Y'all come on down and RYDE!

WOW, 100k miles, impressive.

Joe

[meljr]

It was 84 here today. Had to take advantage of it. Nice ride to Panama City Beach. Red flags out which means no swimming. The Spyder is like a magnet. People come around asking questions about it. Most people tell me they love it. I didn't see any other Spyders, about 8 HD's. Anybody out there that can tell me how to download a picture?

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[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

this saturday i am winterizing both bikes & counting the days until spring.

[PMK]

Kind of miss all the posting. Numbers have dropped off dramatically. I would assume all the Spyders

except for the Lower Lower 48 are "snug as a bug in a rug". How many are fortunate enough to be able to

ride year around? How many trailer there Spyders to the Lower Lower 48 to ride?

I guess the others will just have to settle for Ice Fishing and Snowmobiling.

Not much to read here at six o'clock in the morning with my first cup of coffee. Just can't depend on those

disputes and overly strong opinions anymore to :yikes::yikes: wake me up.

Keep posting and stay in touch with your Arachnid Buddies!

Jack (from warm sunny southern Arizona)


More fun to ride than post here. PK (from warm sunny southern Florida)

[lou49]

THERE'S LIFE OUTSIDE S L FOLKS!

[GS1]

just got a new heated liner and loving it, ryde on

[Grandpot]

just got a new heated liner and loving it, ryde on

Heated clothing makes all the difference. If you really want to do something, you will find a way.

[JimVonBaden]

Heated clothing makes all the difference. If you really want to do something, you will find a way.

Just don't, no matter what, suggest riding in the snow! :banghead:

:roflblack:

[CarolinaSpyderRyder]

...but My Spyder wouldn't start at the gym the other night. Called Roadside assistance no help there. Probably the ground wire or maybe the battery... It's still under warranty, so we put it on the trailer and towed it to the dealer just in case. They said 2 weeks before they can even look at it. Feels kind of ridiculous to me, but I guess that's what I get for taking it to the dealership.

[Bob Denman]

:shocked:
Here's to hoping that they find and fix the problem quickly for you! :cheers:

[CarolinaSpyderRyder]

Thanks Bob.

[dpetrick]

Winter has arrived here in NW Iowa, so the Spyder is tucked away until spring. It is keeping the boat and the Kawasaki Nomad company. Roads around here get slick, so I stay off them on the bikes. Two cars were in the ditch this morning, on my way to work.

[Darren111]

Christmas is fast approaching and I have been busy buying presents and going to a few Christmas parties. I did take my Spyder out for a few hours riding last weekend and I hope to be riding this weekend. At present no snow just really cold, but that hasn't stopped me from taking my Spyder out for a ride.

[Bob Denman]

Hi Darren,
What's with the little car? It looks like a stylized Isetta? :dontknow:

[finless]

I broke my ankle end of August and did not touch anything Spyder till about end of October.
Back to riding again now though.

Bob

[Bob Denman]

:clap: I'm glad to hear that you're back, and "up on three" again. :thumbup:
How's the ankle feeling?

[finless]

:clap: I'm glad to hear that you're back, and "up on three" again. :thumbup:
How's the ankle feeling?

Thanks!
All good. Pretty much 100% recovered. But when it gets cold (cold is relative here in Ca.) I do feel some pain but just freaking ignore it :)

Bob

[wheels]

only time see any spyders around here on east coast of md is bike events shame but hopefully that will change love ryding this thing

[Deanna777]

THERE'S LIFE OUTSIDE S L FOLKS!Yes, there is and it is called work/and a career. Deanna

[Darren111]

Hi Darren,
What's with the little car? It looks like a stylized Isetta? :dontknow:

Hi Bob, take a look at this link http://microlino.ch/ I plan to buy this electric vehicle if Microlino make it next year. The fact that I can get both my Spyder and Microlino in one car parking bay is great.:yes:

[Bob Denman]

140846

That is FANTASTIC!!! :yes::yes::yes::yes: :clap: :2thumbs:
It's too bad that we'll never see them on this side of the Pond... :shocked:
Could you mail one to me; one piece at a time?? :D

[Netminder]

That's preposterous! Snow Tires on Motorcycles and Spyders. I am sitting here trying to get a visual on that. Snow tires without studs are pretty useless. At least if you get snow you could Snowmobile. I always enjoyed that the two times I lived in Edina and Prior Lake MN. I probably enjoyed the Snowshoe we drank at every pitstop we made more. (Snowshoe is half peppermint Schnapps and half Christian Brothers Brandy) We used it for self preservation to keep from freezing to death. Most of our Snowmobiling was done at night. Nothing like a cool crisp night with a full moon.

​Jack
Just to clarify the law is that all motor vehicles must have snow tires on by December 15 in Quebec. People who have bikes usually use this as a gauge that it is the time To put the bike away for the winter, as will a lot of people are not covered by insurance during the winter months. So I do not believe the law is specific to bikes.

[Darren111]

140846

That is FANTASTIC!!! :yes::yes::yes::yes: :clap: :2thumbs:
It's too bad that we'll never see them on this side of the Pond... :shocked:
Could you mail one to me; one piece at a time?? :D:ohyea:

I knew this would put a smile on your face.:ohyea:

[Bob Denman]

:D Thanks for posting it!
I've just got to figure out a way...