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  1. 01-05-2014, 04:24 PM #1
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    Default Spyder and Snow

    Spyder got its 1st taste of snow when I left the garage door open while I ran the snowblower
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    Your picture illustrates exactly why I'm no longer in Missouri. Heck, yesterday I mowed the grass with no shirt on! (75 degrees) Then I took missourigirl on a 70-myle ryde through the countrysyde. Then I took another solo ryde for 80 myles this morning.

    The last time I actually saw snow was December 2005, and that was by accident when we didn't get away at our usual time...

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    Is that the 2014 model snowblower??? LOL


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    Don't let the Spyder get out!!They do not like snow too much!Even a little sciff this past fall and mine was spinning like crazy! Luckily she is resting beside the wood stove until spring!
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    Your Spyder will be fine with snow on it. Not so good with snow under it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by missouriboy View Post
    Your picture illustrates exactly why I'm no longer in Missouri. Heck, yesterday I mowed the grass with no shirt on! (75 degrees) Then I took missourigirl on a 70-myle ryde through the countrysyde. Then I took another solo ryde for 80 myles this morning.

    The last time I actually saw snow was December 2005, and that was by accident when we didn't get away at our usual time...

    Enjoy your snowblower!
    As I sit here gazing out the window at snow falling at a rate of an inch an hour, I feel the anticipation of running the snow blower first thing in the morning. A prediction of 10" of new fluffy stuff accompanied with 20 to 30 mile per winds and a fresh temperature of -2deg.F. I can't wait . (Only 150 ft. of driveway) The only thing that excites me more is the arrival of the Russell Day Long Seat we ordered last month. Spring will not come soon enough, I really don't line snow on the Spyder, but leaving through the Snow Blower is OK.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank G View Post
    As I sit here gazing out the window at snow falling at a rate of an inch an hour, I feel the anticipation of running the snow blower first thing in the morning. A prediction of 10" of new fluffy stuff accompanied with 20 to 30 mile per winds and a fresh temperature of -2deg.F. I can't wait . (Only 150 ft. of driveway) The only thing that excites me more is the arrival of the Russell Day Long Seat we ordered last month. Spring will not come soon enough, I really don't line snow on the Spyder, but leaving through the Snow Blower is OK.
    Here in Vermont we have a Winter Weather Advisory until 6:00 am Monday, ( Sleet, Freezing Rain, Some ice accumulation ) Temps today were in the 30's to 40's Then Tuesday temp's drop, blustery and colder ( Wind chill's to -20 blow) Spring can not get here fast enough so I can start riding my . Deanna777
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    We've got freezing rain here... A quarter-inch right now; and growing!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    We've got freezing rain here... A quarter-inch right now; and growing!!
    Spring can not here f a s t enough. Right now we have nothing yet, But after midnight we will have rain, Freezing rain etc. Temp's are cool.
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    Cold here in eastern MN too!! -35 with the wind chill and dropping to -48 by 10pm!! Forecast for tomorrow is worse. 3M is shutting down for tomorrow!!! A first since we've lived here. Stay warm SpyderLovers!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    Spring can not here f a s t enough. Right now we have nothing yet, But after midnight we will have rain, Freezing rain etc. Temp's are cool.
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    ]Your picture illustrates exactly why I'm no longer in Missouri. Heck, yesterday I mowed the grass with no shirt on! (75 degrees) Then I took missourigirl on a 70-myle ryde through the countrysyde. Then I took another solo ryde for 80 myles this morning.

    The last time I actually saw snow was December 2005, and that was by accident when we didn't get away at our usual time...

    Enjoy your snowblower! [/QUOTE]

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    Default Sorry..!!

    you guys are getting hit hard..could say I know what it is like but while I lived in those areas I did not have a roadster. I got it after I left the area. At the time I had a sport wing which I sold to a gut in New Jersey and headed out west. Wife and I bought a house quit our jobs and came out here to start over..hope you have a short winter cause mild has been shot down...
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    So far so good in South Central Alaska. Not to much snow (about a foot and a half on the ground). It was 30 degrees above zero in Chugiak today. Warm enough to get the snow avalanching off my roof.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Netminder View Post
    Don't let the Spyder get out!!They do not like snow too much!Even a little sciff this past fall and mine was spinning like crazy! Luckily she is resting beside the wood stove until spring!
    We got caught in about 3" of snow, but made it home fine. Yep, some hills and curves.
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    Boy you guys are brave! They might be alright on pavement with a bit of snow, but any other terrain and you'll be screwed! Plus can't say I would want salt getting into certain areas on a Spyder! (Just ask Dave and Teddy)Personally mine gets put away at the first sign of the white stuff. They are defenitely warm weather beasts! JMHO!
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    What is this snow blower thing you speak of?

    If we even get a hint of snow they go bananas down here. Rush to the store for a 24 pack of beer, 50 lbs of dog food, bread and milk. I was born and raised in the Peoples Republic of Maryland. So I know what snow is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Orange View Post
    Spyders do just fine on snow and can be a lot of fun!


    I agree . . . Spyders don't fear snow. As long as the roads are dry, they are happy to be ridden. Ask Lamont or Harvey Clark how many folks showed up last Saturday in Remington VA for the "Polar Bear" Laser Alignment Party! Snow Ride.jpg


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    All the VA folks had to ride in snow and ice this weekend to get their Spyder alignments. You folks are hardcore.

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    That picture looks like a bunch of hardcore sledders getting ready to ride Big Moose!
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    -40 wind chills today, -15 actual. The Spyder is hybernating in heated storage, dreaming of going 110 down a country back highway.
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    A laser alignment is probably the only reason I would take the Spyder out in the snow!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Orange View Post
    Spyders do just fine on snow and can be a lot of fun!


    That's not snow. That's just white grass.
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    But it's almost enough for sledding...
    And a real BLAST on an ATV!
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