Results 1 to 18 of 18
  1. 11-29-2015, 12:19 PM #1
    Bogie
    Bogie is offline
    Active Member Bogie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Brown City Michigan
    Posts
    183
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default Done for the winter

    I finally realized the riding season was done here in Michigan.
    I have to admit, in 46 years of riding I have never ridden up to the 23 of November.
    This has to be the longest season ever.
    So as I am reading the instructions to prep the Spyder for storage they recommend
    greasing the 'A' arms. The manual shows zerk fittings (2 on the upper & 2 on the lower)
    but I didn't see them on my machine.
    Did they (BRP) stop using grease zerks on the front A arms before 2014?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 11-29-2015, 06:38 PM #2
    Bob Denman
    Bob Denman is offline
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Not Here
    Posts
    92,464
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default

    To Next Year's Riding Season!!!
    May it be even longer, and with better weather!
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 11-29-2015, 07:10 PM #3
    Pineywoods36
    Pineywoods36 is offline
    Active Member Pineywoods36's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Dutchess County, New York
    Posts
    109
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    I can't give up yet even if it is a short ride out for breakfast going to push it until New Years.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 11-29-2015, 07:54 PM #4
    BikerDoc
    BikerDoc is offline
    Very Active Member BikerDoc's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Clermont, Florida
    Posts
    2,600
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    I am riding a Saddlesore 1000 and Bun Burner 1500 this week. I love Florida! I think we had a day of winter last week
    220,000 Mile Spyder Ryder, IBA Premier member #59352, Saddlesore 1000 (11), Bun Burner 1500 (3), Saddlesore 2000 (2), Bun Burner Gold, MILEEATER SILVER
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 11-29-2015, 09:03 PM #5
    den1953
    den1953 is offline
    Very Active Member den1953's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Location
    Fostoria, Ohio
    Posts
    811
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default My Last 2015 Ride

    I got to take a short ride on Thanksgiving Day and that was my last. Today being November 29th I am guessing it might be as much as 100 days until Spring weather arrives here in Northwest Ohio. That being said, If there are any days in the Winter season that get above 50 degrees Farenheit and the roads are salt free I will be riding.
    Last edited by den1953; 11-29-2015 at 09:04 PM. Reason: rewording
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 11-29-2015, 09:10 PM #6
    kngfsh27
    kngfsh27 is offline
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Lee's Summit, MO
    Posts
    752
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default Last ride for 2015 maybe

    I rode Wednesday just around town. We have been getting rain/freezing rain since. Supposed to be up to 50 this Friday and Saturday, so there may be another ride in 2015. Last year I rode 300 miles on the 11th of December.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 11-29-2015, 10:19 PM #7
    Saluda
    Saluda is offline
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    MA & NH
    Posts
    3,104
    Spyder Garage
    4

    Default

    Anyone have an answer to his question towards the bottom of his post ?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 11-29-2015, 10:32 PM #8
    PW2013STL
    PW2013STL is online now
    Very Active Member PW2013STL's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Nashville, TN, Apache Junction, AZ
    Posts
    3,793
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default

    Not sure of years before 13, but my 13 ST, and 14 RT did and do not have zerk fittings.
    2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL

    Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
    but our benefits don't?
    2015 F3S , White & Blue
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 11-30-2015, 08:17 AM #9
    Bob Denman
    Bob Denman is offline
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Not Here
    Posts
    92,464
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default

    I'm riding today, and then I'll have to see what sort of weather blows in...
    Hopefully; there'll be some "December SaddleTime" available this year...
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 11-30-2015, 08:27 AM #10
    SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
    SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN is offline
    Very Active Member SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    ny
    Posts
    3,991
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    yesterday was the last ride of the season for me. i picked the bike up from getting ceramic pro done to it, looks great. now the battery
    tender is hooked up & he is going into hibernation for the next 4 to 5 months.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 11-30-2015, 08:32 AM #11
    quasi
    quasi is offline
    Invalid Emails
    Join Date
    Oct 2015
    Location
    morgantown west virginia
    Posts
    618
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    my 2012 RTS has grease fittings on the A arms. look straight in thru and you will see them.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 11-30-2015, 08:53 AM #12
    Bob Denman
    Bob Denman is offline
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Not Here
    Posts
    92,464
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default

    2012 was the last year for grease fittings on the front suspension bits...
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 12-03-2015, 10:26 AM #13
    nightshift357
    nightshift357 is offline
    Registered Users nightshift357's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    north Carolina
    Posts
    75
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    I can't give it up yet. 42 degrees in Fayetteville nc great for riding.

    Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 12-03-2015, 10:38 AM #14
    Bob Denman
    Bob Denman is offline
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Not Here
    Posts
    92,464
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default

    It's now December 3rd, and I'm still riding!!

    I'm NOT giving up without a fight!!
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 12-03-2015, 02:29 PM #15
    ARtraveler
    ARtraveler is offline
    Very Active Member ARtraveler's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Valley Springs, AR
    Posts
    41,359
    Spyder Garage
    8

    Default

    The trend here has been a day or two more riding each year. By 2050 or so, I should be able to ride through December. Some day soon, I should be able to ride at will.

    Here's Johnny Cash and Ghost Riders in the Sky.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_TS...r_embedded#t=3
    Last edited by ARtraveler; 12-03-2015 at 02:37 PM.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    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.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. 12-03-2015, 02:33 PM #16
    Bob Denman
    Bob Denman is offline
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Not Here
    Posts
    92,464
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default

    This whole "Global Warming" thing could turn out to be good for us!
    The only Month that I've never been able to "turn tires" in; has been January!
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  17. 12-03-2015, 07:58 PM #17
    Deanna777
    Deanna777 is offline
    Very Active Member Deanna777's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Location
    Vermont
    Posts
    8,007
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    I'm riding today, and then I'll have to see what sort of weather blows in...
    Hopefully; there'll be some "December SaddleTime" available this year...
    Bob, I hope that the weather( I can still see grass on lawn) we are having now, continues until March 2016. 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
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  18. 12-03-2015, 09:09 PM #18
    rhansen309
    rhansen309 is offline
    Active Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Hanover, PA
    Posts
    497
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    I put ours up last weekend. We live in PA and even though the weather has been nice we are kind of fair weather riders!! Looking forward to next year.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules