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Spyder in the Snow???
I love riding so much that i want to know if there is a way to ride in the colder winter in Michigan. Can I change the tires or something to get grip in the ore slippery conditions or is my ride destined to the garage until the spring?
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Something to add to this question, "Are there any concerns regarding road salt, are there parts of the Spyder that need rustproofing?"
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I thought I would ask...bummer...looks like she will be going away month....spring better get here fast....
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Originally Posted by spyder-mumba
I thought I would ask...bummer...looks like she will be going away month....spring better get here fast....
Is this your first bike here in Michigan?? Just because it has three wheels doesn't mean it can be ridden in our winters. I would not even attempt to ride it during our winters. I put mine up a week ago only because I have no garage and have to take it to the storage facility where it is sleeping until spring. And it would be wrecked from all the snow, ice, and salt even if you were able to get in a couple of rides.
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If you want to ride in the snow; buy yourself a snowmobile...
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SNOW & COLD RIDING
Seth-O, can answer any of your questions on this ......I don't think He puts His up, and He lives in Mn. ......Mike
Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; 11-18-2015 at 02:03 PM.
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I had to park my Spyder up for the winter I would go nuts, it sure makes me glad that we can ride all year round here in NZ
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I rode to work once after a snow, and the roads were still slushy and icey. I only did it because my car was in the shop and I had to get to work. Let's just say it was way more exciting than I liked. The back tire did lots of fish tailing around.
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My Can Am operating manual says I must not ride on snow or ice with my Spyder and therefore will not ride on snow or ice.
Geoff (OJ UK) has advised me not to ride with salt grit on the roads and therefore I will follow Geoff's advice and not ride on salt gritted roads.
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The question does come up from time to time. The manual states not to use the on snow or ice.
: The rear tire will spin if you try to drive through standing snow--to much resistance from the front tires.
: Studded tires are an option where allowed. Most states do not allow them because they damage the roads. Available in Alaska though. My dealer tried them out the first year (2008) and did about two rides--enough said.
: I don't mind riding in the cold, but black ice can kill you. You can go, but you cannot stop.
: Road salt is not good for the either.
: My last consideration is playing road hockey with careening SUV's, trucks, and vans. They are all over the place here. When they flip over in the ditch, we refer to them as ditch divers. They are always singing "I am invincible, I have a four wheel drive" just before they go boom.
I think you can see that I do not recommend driving in the snow and ice. I want to be around next season when the weather will be better, and the roads a bit safer.
A snowmobile is a better option if you want to ride in the wind.
Here is a picture of the morning commute into Anchorage on Monday 11/2/15. The highway is three lanes each way--they are only using two. The surface is black ice. The pack is in stop mode due to ditch divers ahead. 129 accidents that morning. 89 on the highway shown. Glenn Hwy--the only way into or out of Anchorage at the North end. The 30 mile commute from Palmer/Wasilla to Anchorage took three plus hours for most that morning.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
If you want to ride in the snow; buy yourself a snowmobile...
Agree with that, makes the winter fly by.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I would seriosly give some thought to taking the Spyder on a Fl or AZ vacation. It might be cheaper over a long run!
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
I would seriosly give some thought to taking the Spyder on a Fl or AZ vacation. It might be cheaper over a long run!
Jack
It WOULD save me a lot of money on alcohol and movie rentals...
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With the back tire more likely to spin, I would think Nanny would have a hissy fit.
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Are you sure you want to drive in the snow?
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If you go to YouTube and search Shawn Smoak and then look at his Can Am Spyder videos, there is one where he is trying to ride the Spyder in the snow. I found it by going to playlist and then Can Am Spyder videos. I use an iPad and I can't figure out how to put the video on here.
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2015 F3-S in Magnesium with Can Am red frame
Blue Ridge Windscreen
Heated Grips
Name of my F3-S - Sandra
Xmas present to me and from myself on 6/11/2015 - 02/09/2018
2019 F3-S Special Series in Liquid Titanium with Orange frame
Blue Ridge Windscreen
Heated Grips
Signature Light with switch to turn it off and on.
Name of my F3-S - Pamela
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Originally Posted by Darren111
Chupaca, really like your snow mobile. Tell me more.... can you buy these from BRP?
Chupaca would be the last guy you should ask about this................. He lives in San Diego where the most snow they have had is, when someone shook the head of someone that had dandruff ........
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