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    Default -28 work is closed and no ryding today

    -50 windchill really frustrating
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    I would have to assume that if you live in Minnesota you would have to expect these sorts of days! It’s not global warming, but it is climate change!
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    Same here in NW Iowa. -28 with a -53 wind chill factor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by grieppc View Post
    -50 windchill really frustrating
    Having been born and raised in Canada, I understand those temps - - and your pain!. So, when I bought my Spyder, I chose the 'migratory' version; one that could head south in the fall, like the birds. Six weeks before I even paid for the F3L, I bought a trailer to haul it with.
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    Brrrrrrrrr!!!!!!! 62 degrees here today!
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    2016 F3 Limited Intense Red Pearl. Lidlox, BRP Driver Back Rest, BRP Passenger Back Rest,Fog Lights, GPS, Signature Light! Custom Dynamics LED Bright Sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright Sides.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pirate looks at -- View Post
    Brrrrrrrrr!!!!!!! 62 degrees here today!
    only 56 over here in Central Florida, Pirate.... but no snow banks to climb over, or ice to slip on.
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    Default Yikes...!!!

    Been there done that and moved away....in a hurry. Lived in Montana for a spell going to college and shortly after the real cold set in moved to Florida. Do hope it warms up soon and it is not too bad on you all....
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    High in the 40's here today. Dale

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    We have +14 Feels like 10.

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    I like the migrating spyder
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    I did a motorcycle ride in -20 in Duluth, MN...ONCE...on my two wheeler Yamaha in the mid sixties. I did not find it very fun as an experience. I guess I learn quick.
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    -20 driving in today to work. Windchill even lower. -9 for a high right now

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    It was -26 with -55 wind chill this morning in southern WI. -31 tonight. Will be 40 by the weekend.
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    if we do get 40 on sunday I could take the spyder to the bike show at the Mpls. convention center
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    Just down the road in Beaver Dam, WI. -25 and -50something windchill. At least blue sky and sunshine... through the window!

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    -38 below, plus the wind chill. Minnesota. I work for a Plumbing & Heating Company. We are very busy!!! Hoping for above zero soon.
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    Supposed to be back up in the 50’s Friday and Saturday here. I plan on getting my February ride in.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bushrat View Post
    Having been born and raised in Canada, I understand those temps - - and your pain!. So, when I bought my Spyder, I chose the 'migratory' version; one that could head south in the fall, like the birds. Six weeks before I even paid for the F3L, I bought a trailer to haul it with.

    Yeah, quite a few owners have had to do that unfortunately.
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    Here in Vermont we are having a snow squall, "they have a snow squall warning issued Jan. 30th @ 5:14 p.m. until 6:15 p.m.

    Then a Wind chill advisory issued Jan. 30th @ 3:10 pm until Jan31, @ 12:00 pm.

    Then this weekend the temps in the 20's to 30's.


    Next week the temps in the 30's and 40's and rain.

    Deanna




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    Dam
    Only 72 here in AZ.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ABQSpyder View Post
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    Only 72 here in AZ.
    We can send you some of the snow/ cold weather.

    Would you send some of the warm weather this way to Vermont

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    SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
    Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
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    Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD

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    Can home to find my furnace was not blowing warm air and 40 deg's in the house ..And its still -13 deg outside..

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    When the going gets tough...Downshift..

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    When the going gets tough...Downshift..

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