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 Originally Posted by RapidSpyder
My monthly ride is in serious jeopardy this month unless something changes....
I missed out riding in January and February due to snow cover and ice. Hopefully by second half of March I'll get to go for a ride.
 
2017 Spyder RT Limited - Champagne Metallic Chrome
- Wolo Bad Boy Horn, SPYDERPOPS Next Gen LED Bumpskid, SPYDERPOPS Double Vision Daytime Running Lights
2021 Spyder RT Limited - Deep Marsala Metallic Dark
- Replaced 2021 Stock Handlebars with F3 Stock Handlebars, BRP Adjustable Driver Backrest, Wolo Bad Boy Horn, SPYDERPOPS Double Vision Daytime Running Lights, SPYDERPOPS ""BRAKER BARS" Brake/Run Lights
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Originally Posted by 3 Wheel Rider
I'm finding out now that as my age increases, so does my desired riding temperature.
Ha Ha Ha, I have found the same thing. I rode in the cold for years with only layering and didn't get cold. I once rode from Utah to New Orleans and didn't get out of the snow until past Albuquerque. At 72 Not any more. I have electric gear now and have even used it in the morning in the Spring here in Utah. I too am thinking about the Snowbird thing. My RTL 2012 supports the electrics well.
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Paul
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Wish every Spyder rider could be here in Central Florida. 82 today and one of the mildest winters in years. I prefer 60 or above and am blessed not to have to be concerned most of the time. Hope Spring come soon for all you folks up North.
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Originally Posted by starrider60
I am a pansy when it comes to cold. I have ridden at 40 but prefer 60 or above. Since I live in the deeeep south, I get plenty of riding year round 
What he said! Except I have NOT ridden at 40...
Yesterday I ryded 104 myles, the day before that 76 myles. Today, who knows, but it won't be zero!
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Retained the old mirrors with TricLed Signals
General Altimax RT43 rear tire (at...17,000 miles) Ran for 36,500 miles
Michelin Defender.......rear tire (at...53,500 miles) Ran for 60,700 miles
Riken Raptor HR.........rear tire (at 114,200 miles)
Vredestein Quatrac 5 front tires (at 70,500 miles, first new fronts!)
Gear Brake Decelerometer Module
OLD - 2012 RT Limited SE5 Pearl White - 01/31/13 - Traded in at 32,600 miles.
BajaRon Anti-sway Bar
Kumho ECSTA AST rear tire (at 14,200 miles)
TricLed Turn Signals in Mirrors
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Some of you wrote that you won't ride when their is salt on the road. Are you concerned about salt on the road for fear of rust/corrosion, lack of traction, or both?
2017 Spyder RT Limited - Champagne Metallic Chrome
- Wolo Bad Boy Horn, SPYDERPOPS Next Gen LED Bumpskid, SPYDERPOPS Double Vision Daytime Running Lights
2021 Spyder RT Limited - Deep Marsala Metallic Dark
- Replaced 2021 Stock Handlebars with F3 Stock Handlebars, BRP Adjustable Driver Backrest, Wolo Bad Boy Horn, SPYDERPOPS Double Vision Daytime Running Lights, SPYDERPOPS ""BRAKER BARS" Brake/Run Lights
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Rust and corrosion would be my only reason. When you have North of 25k into a bike. The last thing you want is problems with wiring corrosion and pitting parts, rust ect which wont be warrantied. Becomes an old ugly bike that's nobody will buy.
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Used to ride any thing above 12F. As I have aged minimum temp has edged up. Now more like 35F AND clear roads.
08 RS/SM5 (Hers)  (sold)
15 RT-S (Mine) 
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
I am now 72 ( on 3/11 that is ) ….. I no longer think there is something to prove as far comfort vs. " I can do it " goes. I have had to deal with the long term effects of Frost Bite, It makes skiing on cold days, having a good supply of Lithium batteries a necessity ….. A long time ago when I was young and foolish I rode ( one time ) at 10F..... I survived, but it wasn't pleasant …. Now when I do things - it has to make me Happy or I just take a pass until it does …. a few years back I remember seeing a person riding an older BMW …. IN 3 INCHES OF SNOW  … I thought " that person has a mental dis-ability ", because I felt what He was doing was beyond reasonable …… jmho ….. Mike 
I'm with you 100%. At 76, I want my riding to be a "treat" rather than a "treatment". This is my fun time, not a requirement. I want to....
Ride in comfort,
John
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Okay, back on topic now.
NEW - 2015 RT Limited SE6 Intense Red Pearl - 07/21/15
Retained the old mirrors with TricLed Signals
General Altimax RT43 rear tire (at...17,000 miles) Ran for 36,500 miles
Michelin Defender.......rear tire (at...53,500 miles) Ran for 60,700 miles
Riken Raptor HR.........rear tire (at 114,200 miles)
Vredestein Quatrac 5 front tires (at 70,500 miles, first new fronts!)
Gear Brake Decelerometer Module
OLD - 2012 RT Limited SE5 Pearl White - 01/31/13 - Traded in at 32,600 miles.
BajaRon Anti-sway Bar
Kumho ECSTA AST rear tire (at 14,200 miles)
TricLed Turn Signals in Mirrors
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Went for a short ride yesterday. It was 54, sunny, and no wind. I was comfortable at 60 mph on the highway. Makes a big difference when the sun is warm. Today we’re having a blizzard, and not one from Dairy Queen.
Trent - 2017 asphalt grey RT Limited,
Ultimate Seat, Baha Ron’s sway bar, Vredestine rear tire, Federal Formoza fronts, SlingMod’s LED head and fog lights, Lamonster’s highway pegs
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Originally Posted by RapidSpyder
Went for a short ride yesterday. It was 54, sunny, and no wind. I was comfortable at 60 mph on the highway. Makes a big difference when the sun is warm. Today we’re having a blizzard, and not one from Dairy Queen.
Gotta love that changeable weather. Last time we went to Rapid City it was in May a couple years back. Had Spyder rentals from the dealer lined up. It snowed and we decided not to take Spyders on the Needles Hwy. etc. Not enough time for us to reschedule. We did it all in the cage that time.
 
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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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North/South Dakota quit sending the snow to the North East.
Deanna
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Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
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Originally Posted by Deanna777
North/South Dakota quit sending the snow to the North East.
Deanna
Sorry, just have to share...
Trent - 2017 asphalt grey RT Limited,
Ultimate Seat, Baha Ron’s sway bar, Vredestine rear tire, Federal Formoza fronts, SlingMod’s LED head and fog lights, Lamonster’s highway pegs
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Oh my, is that a Aspencade GW? Re Dave post #35.
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New guy just giving my .02. I've ridden an St1100/1300 down to 19 degrees. Had a heated vest for a while but it didn't make much difference. Had heated grips on the 1300 - pretty worthless IMHO. Had some Widder heated gloves and those were great but they died after a few years and Widder was out of business. I suspect when I get a Spyder, I'll ride the same.
I find it amusing - my brother has an 05 Gold Wing and a full set of heated gear, but won't ride in the "cold" which for him is around 40-50. Where as without heated gear, I'll ride into the 20s. Guess I got more of that Canadian blood than he did.
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When I've been on long trips I have been caught in temperatures in the 30's. No fun. Generally needs to crack 50 for me to enjoy the ride.
 2014 Spyder RTS
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Big Bike Trailer Harness
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Aluma XL Trailer
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Temperature + 50° F
Yesterday's temperature was 68° F. I enjoyed the time Ryding my Spyder. 
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