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Anybody use their Spyder on snowy roads? If so do you change to more aggressive tires?
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Salt........ ROAD ACID (pure brine now days) will eat that spyder alive in one year in Northern Ohio, Pa, NY, VT, NH!
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Never took a bike out after it snowed until the snow went away in the spring and it rained a few times to clean off the road when I lived in Minnesota. The chemicals on the road to melt the snow play havoc on the metal bits, and even chrome on plastic.
BTW - when I read -Snow Spyder- I too thought "I had one of those when I lived up north. Was made by BRP, was yellow and had "Ski-Doo" written on the side.
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 Originally Posted by Lcfour
Anybody use their Spyder on snowy roads? If so do you change to more aggressive tires?
Yes, there have been a few folks the " ones who will try Anything - no matter how silly " and they discovered what 99 % of Spyders owners knew before actually trying it. The front tires start to plow rather than go thru the snow... and the rear, which even has issues on WET roads, isn't going to get you up to speeds that will definately hurt you .... and the Spyder ..... good luck .... Mike 
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I posted a video on facebook a few years ago. I was out playing in my driveway and neighborhood on my F3T. With just the slight incline going up my driveway, it would not get any grip in 6" of snow. I ended up having to shovel it out and parked it back in the garage where it needed to be. I also tried it on my 2014 RT, and it did much better. Probably because there was less snow, and a little more weight on the rear. I would never take it out on the main roads, or any place other than in my subdivision to play. Since I am too old to be pulled in a sled, and don't have a snow machine, this was the next best option for an old man to have fun. Yes, I will do it again. Lol!
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Snow, brine, sand, winter is not for Spyders in WI... to say the least for stability on snow ... and unexpected black ice encountered when you don't see or expect it. My Spyder hibernates in the garage on the battery tender when fall is at an end - just like the harleys it has replaced used to.
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I’ve managed to get a monthly ride in every month so far. Usually at least one day a month during the winter where the roads are cleared and dry.
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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From many years ago
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But seriously, just slow down more than you would in your car.
The back end will be more likely to kick out, but the nanny should keep you safe.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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A few of us have tried the Spyder in snow. It does not work very well. I got stuck in three inches of snow in my driveway and had to push it to get unstuck.
The front tires act as snow plows and bog the drive wheel down.
In the event you do get going, stopping is another issue. On black ice covered roads, you are not going to stop. Nanny or not.
The manual used to say "thou shalt not" when it comes to driving in the snow.
IMO: Not going to take the chance anymore.
 
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Nope, but watched videos on youtube. That's going to be as adventurous as I'd want to be.
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Originally Posted by ARtraveler
A few of us have tried the Spyder in snow. It does not work very well. I got stuck in three inches of snow in my driveway and had to push it to get unstuck.
The front tires act as snow plows and bog the drive wheel down.
In the event you do get going, stopping is another issue. On black ice covered roads, you are not going to stop. Nanny or not.
The manual used to say "thou shalt not" when it comes to driving in the snow.
IMO: Not going to take the chance anymore.
Same for me. About 4" of wet snow - even though it had 4-wheeler tracks in it - and my Spyder was done. Not enough traction in the rear to overcome the resistance of pushing the fronts through the snow. Fortunately I was able to back out of the snow onto a passable road. Never did make it over that mountain.
Bob
“There comes a time in the affairs of men... when we must seize the bull by the tail and face the situation.” - W.C. Fields
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Originally Posted by Wmoater
Salt........ ROAD ACID (pure brine now days) will eat that spyder alive in one year in Northern Ohio, Pa, NY, VT, NH!
And Maine.
Deanna
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
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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My spyder hibernates from the Oct. to April.
As many have already said "The salt, brine, sand, and the spyders don't do well in the winter.
Also, the insurance companies don't like it.
Deanna
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
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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had my 2020 rt limited out last winter season after about 4” of sleet. worked well in the neighborhood. later had several inches of snow, now did not have the rear traction and was not moving well.
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