There is ONE good thing about living in California...

[DiverChix]

okay...TWO things. SCUBA diving is incredible in CA, and YOU CAN RIDE ALL YEAR LONG!
We just installed heated grips on my Spyder and my commute over the San Rafael bridge was comfy! Thanks to my hubby for all his hard work - getting it JUST PERFECT (he is a bit of a perfectionist). It took longer than we anticipated to install, but well worth it. Or at least I think so...he is still deciding.

He set them up so they switch off automatically when keyed off. He was nervous that I might forget to switch it off and drain my battery. As if... We have more photos if anyone is interested in how he installed them on my RS-S.

I know, I know...some of you lucky souls had them when you purchased your Spyder.

[Bob Denman]

I am so jealous of you guys and your gorgeous weather...
Heated grips are just about the greatest thing since sliced bread!

[SpyderAnn01]

here in Las Vegas the weather is just about perfect for riding now. Now if only my Spyder wasn't in the shop I could take advantage of it.

[Bob Denman]

You could always stop over and see if you can talk them into letting you test a new one...

[Arr MiHardies]

here in Las Vegas the weather is just about perfect for riding now. Now if only my Spyder wasn't in the shop I could take advantage of it.

What for now Ann? Mines in for a tire, oil change, and throttle body. Luckily I'm out of town anyways, so I'm not missing anything.

[SpyderAnn01]

The shutters on my headlights won't stay up so I don't have bright lights, the stupid parking brake failure is at it again and they are going to try to figure out why it shakes so much at 40 - 50 mph.

[Bob Denman]

Like these?? johnny5.jpg

[ARtraveler]

Keep us posted. It's never fun to have the in the shop when you can be riding.

Hijack:

Spyder Ann and Arr: What kind of weather do you think we will have the second and third week of December? I am still wanting to take a trip up to Zion, and some other trips within a hundred miles or so of Vegas.

UnHijack:

[SpyderAnn01]

Keep us posted. It's never fun to have the in the shop when you can be riding.

Hijack:

Spyder Ann and Arr: What kind of weather do you think we will have the second and third week of December? I am still wanting to take a trip up to Zion, and some other trips within a hundred miles or so of Vegas.

UnHijack:

I wasn't here in December last year but I checked weather.com and the average high for December is 57 and the low is 39. You are coming early in the month so maybe it will be a little warmer. Zion's average high for Dec is 43.

[Arr MiHardies]

It gets cold in winter. Cold and windy. If the wind stays low and you have good cold weather gear, riding usually isn't an issue.

While some may not think 32 is cold, it is a very biting 32, especially with the wind, and when you are coming from highs in the hundreds just a few weeks prior... Yeah... It's a big swing. If we happen to get some precipitation, it could well be snow, and icy roads aren't unusual, though that is usually due to gutters and lawn sprinklers.

[SPYD3R]

you may want to consider replacing your toggle switch with a weather proof unit.... if you get caught in the rain with that one, it'll fry your fuse... and nobody likes to get their fuse fried... you do have it 'fused', don't you...?
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[Bob Denman]

Very good point!

[DiverChix]

you may want to consider replacing your toggle switch with a weather proof unit.... if you get caught in the rain with that one, it'll fry your fuse... and nobody likes to get their fuse fried... you do have it 'fused', don't you...?
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The switch is included in the kit from the manufacturer and has worked great on my husband's motorcycle for 65,000+ miles in all kinds of weather. He has installed this same switch on 8 bikes now and no one has had any fried switches.

There is a 5A fuse on the power lead that is connected to the battery, so it is protected in case of a short.

[BajaRon]

okay...TWO things. SCUBA diving is incredible in CA, and YOU CAN RIDE ALL YEAR LONG!

I thought you were going to say -'No Rednecks'!

[SpyderAnn01]

I thought you were going to say -'No Rednecks'!

they sent them all to Tennessee

[Bob Denman]

Ooh...
I can see the start of a feud...
don't ever tick off a redneck; they've got WAY too many family members...

[BajaRon]

they sent them all to Tennessee

True, very true. But I think a few did leak over into West Virginia...

Ooh...
I can see the start of a feud...
don't ever tick off a redneck; they've got WAY too many family members...

Actually, everyone within driving distance is usually their family member!

[Bob Denman]

They kind of say stuff like that about us;
"We're like cat crap; all over!"

[Recluze]

okay...TWO things. SCUBA diving is incredible in CA, and YOU CAN RIDE ALL YEAR LONG!
We just installed heated grips on my Spyder and my commute over the San Rafael bridge was comfy! Thanks to my hubby for all his hard work - getting it JUST PERFECT (he is a bit of a perfectionist). It took longer than we anticipated to install, but well worth it. Or at least I think so...he is still deciding.

He set them up so they switch off automatically when keyed off. He was nervous that I might forget to switch it off and drain my battery. As if... We have more photos if anyone is interested in how he installed them on my RS-S.

I know, I know...some of you lucky souls had them when you purchased your Spyder.

I just got back from a 'wet' run from Morro Bay. I realize it is time to install the heated grips I bought in early spring and never had a use for them until this trip. That and maybe some of Baja Ron's new riding suits. I am central valley and don't do cold very well.

[BajaRon]

Still NOT worth living in CA especially with that big tax increase you guys just voted in. No thanks, I like my snow and cold weather!

California voted in a tax increase? Oh my! Say it ain't so Joe!

My question is, when the tax goes to 100% of everything you make.... and it still isn't enough, then what?

[DocRags]

the weather is just about perfect for riding now. Now if only my Spyder wasn't in the shop I could take advantage of it.

We know what you mean...Ed's Spyder has been in the shop for 4 weeks with a malfunctioning gear position sensor. The part finally came in last Saturday but it didn't match the part the shop took off. They weren't sure how to install it and had to email BRP for help. Whatever happened to dialing their phone number??? Meanwhile, Ed is feeling up to riding and has no bike!

[Blue Star]

California voted in a tax increase? Oh my! Say it ain't so Joe!

Yep, the fools fell for the "it is for the kids" trick. Moving out as soon as I retire.

[Bob Denman]

So when do you think that the San Andreas faultline is gonna throw a MAJOR tantrum, and let all of the folks in Nevada own shoreline property!

[BajaRon]

Yep, the fools fell for the "it is for the kids" trick. Moving out as soon as I retire.

That's what I did. 53 years in San Diego. Loved it but just too much wrong with CA and getting worse everyday.

[Arr MiHardies]

So when do you think that the San Andreas faultline is gonna throw a MAJOR tantrum, and let all of the folks in Nevada own shoreline property!

Never.