Decrease in Posting

[jaherbst]

Kind of miss all the posting. Numbers have dropped off dramatically. I would assume all the Spyders

except for the Lower Lower 48 are "snug as a bug in a rug". How many are fortunate enough to be able to

ride year around? How many trailer there Spyders to the Lower Lower 48 to ride?

I guess the others will just have to settle for Ice Fishing and Snowmobiling.

Not much to read here at six o'clock in the morning with my first cup of coffee. Just can't depend on those

disputes and overly strong opinions anymore to wake me up.

Keep posting and stay in touch with your Arachnid Buddies!

Jack (from warm sunny southern Arizona)

[Chupaca]

It has become a fast read in the AM but should pick up after those hibernating come to grip with the fact. Or have we solved all the GTO issues.... Go figure and we give them 3 hours to warm up.....

[Bob Denman]

We miss hearing from all of our friends! Tell us what's going on in your lives (even if it's not Spyder-related), and we'll have more to talk about!

What plans do you have for this Thursday?
We're having Thanksgiving Dinner at home, and Sonny-Boy and his Ladyfriend have been given the task of baking an apple pie!

[Brettssunshine]

I'm still here and riding. I will ride all winter as long as the roads are clear of ice, snow, and salt. That's what they make heated gear for and heated seats and grips!

[Zip]

Rode this past weekend, trailering mine to Fla on Fri for a week of fun in the sun.

[ArachnidRyder]

I can ride all year, but typically choose not to when temps are over 105. Additionally, my current job often prevents riding as much as I would like due to the unpredictable schedule and frequent requirements to work through weekends.

[TXrider]

My Cuz, Chuck in Zanesville Ohio just turned over 100K on his 2014 RT! Amazing!
He is still riding......we are too [we're a little further South; in Texas] went out for a ride yesterday, a little chilly at 66 degrees though, LOL.
Y'all come on down and RYDE!

[easysuper]

Still riding , we can ride most of the winter providing we keep our rain gear handy. Had a great ride this weekend to the Coast and had my chowder and clam strip fix.
We have made the Polar Bear Run, New Years Day the last two years, started out in the 30's but it was dry.
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[bigbadbrucie]

Well I keep mine licensed and insured all year,however I do not like to ride in the rain, so October and November have been very wet, so only out on my Spyder 2 or 3 times. Hopefully December will dry up a bit so I can get back out for a few local rides at least.
And in case you're wondering......yes, I will disolve/melt in the rain.

[Habib]

What's the best bang for the buck in heated riding gear?

[oldguyinTX]

Funny, I was thinking about exactly this earlier this morning. I seems to me as well that there has been a big decline in postings recently. Maybe folks just don't have much to say these days, or have run out of things to bitch about. But cheer up!! Very soon the dreaded "white snot" will arrive here in the Northeast and me can bemoan how long it will be before our Spyders come out of hibernation.

[murphybrown]

What's the best bang for the buck in heated riding gear?

Ron is a site sponsor. I bought my Gerbings back in 2010 when they used to have a 2d's store....but many have raved about the ones that Ron sells, plus he is one of Spyderlover sponsors and gives great service and deals on most things for our Spyders...

[oldgoat]

It would be nice to have a more even climate up here. Too hot in the summer & far too cold in the winter.

Winter riding is a mute point as, by law in Quebec, we have to have snow tires on our 2 & 3 wheeled motorcycles from Dec 15 through to March 15 if we want to use them on public roads.

[SpyderAnn01]

They are probably out shoveling snow.

[MercerLake]

Kind of miss all the posting. Numbers have dropped off dramatically. I would assume all the Spyders

except for the Lower Lower 48 are "snug as a bug in a rug". How many are fortunate enough to be able to

ride year around? How many trailer there Spyders to the Lower Lower 48 to ride?

I guess the others will just have to settle for Ice Fishing and Snowmobiling.

Not much to read here at six o'clock in the morning with my first cup of coffee. Just can't depend on those

disputes and overly strong opinions anymore to wake me up.

Keep posting and stay in touch with your Arachnid Buddies!

Jack (from warm sunny southern Arizona)

I would guess that many have a bunch of other hobbies that get in the way of fun! Here on the NW Coast I ride all year long except when it's pouring cats & dogs. Then add in ATVing on the dunes, Fishing, hunting (got a nice bull elk), Ham Radio, making a cider press, painting window trim when it's dry, and most of all so far I haven't had one problem with my 2015 ST in 4000 miles since August. The forum is a great resource and even with the occasional "ranter" it is all good sources of information for me. I thank you all!!! And wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving !!

[Bob Denman]

on the elk!

What kind of ATVs are you pounding the sand with?

[arude1]

I just returned from Death Valley . perfect weather! Two spyders. My 2015 RTS has 22000 miles . zero problems. Komho fronts. Vee rubber on rear will not last as long, half worn out at 10,000 miles. New brake pads at 19,000. F4 tall wide windshield,. Replaced my last gold wing at 256,000 mi. I am only 89. Just ordered a f3 ldler pulley to put on with Joe s bracket. I do my own maintenance. I read spyder lovers every day. My wife rides with me a lot.she,s only 85. Went to the Long Beach motorcycle show yesterday. I love the new f3 limited.

[Motorcycledave]

Now is a great time to be here on the forum, checking in with new friends and planning your summer trips
and it's always Farkel time.
Ride Safe
Dave

[PapaHotel]

If you have ever seen squirrels gathering nuts, you can imagine what it is like for a Minnesotan getting all of the outside chores done and equipment properly serviced and stored! Glad we had a bit of an extended fall, so we did get a couple of freebie rides in. For now, the bike is stored and I am becoming more like a hibernating bear.

Time for a bit of interior cleaning and painting.

[ARtraveler]

Have also noticed a decrease in posting by some. I check a couple times daily and find myself mostly reading these days.

We go through stages where newbies get jumped on and sometimes are made to feel unwelcome. Then there are stages of infighting which I am guessing scare some off.

It always seems to turn around after a slow spell.

[TnT]

Commuted to work this morning. 36 degrees out but roads clear. Will continue to ryde until ice is present.

[Bob Denman]

on your tenacity, and be safe!

[youngers]

I did ride mine in too work Friday ! morning temps were 52 , with the occasional cooler spots , { low areas between hills } day time ride , was windy not too bad though , think it was 64 or so in the high temps , a good day ! todays temp was buurrrrrrr right at 30`s , and up too 48 almost a day for riding , I think the sweet spot was at 1. p.m. sun was nice and warm , wind was down ! { and working on a project for spyders , hope too have finished real soon , if not , by riding season for sure ! }

[rustynail51]

took a short ride today doing what I should have done a week and a half ago full tank of gas and fuel stabilizer parked in garage next to the snow blower

[Deanna777]

Funny, I was thinking about exactly this earlier this morning. I seems to me as well that there has been a big decline in postings recently. Maybe folks just don't have much to say these days, or have run out of things to bitch about. But cheer up!! Very soon the dreaded "white snot" will arrive here in the Northeast and me can bemoan how long it will be before our Spyders come out of hibernation.

the "White Snot has arrived in the Northeast. I am not on this site @ 4:20 in the morning,( Tuesday to Friday) I am usually headed to work at that time. On the other hand ( days off I usually check the site mid morning or in the afternoon).

I am in the same boat as you, as when I can get the spyder out of hibernation! Deanna