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Coming out of hibernation
My Spyder has been in storage since November. I look at it once in a while and check the battery tender. I haven't done work on it thru the winter although I bought a set of "The Wedgie" from a member of this site. Haven't been active on this site until this week but now that I have started to read and respond to threads, my juices are flowing and I'm very excited for the new season.
Safe riding all!
JBIM
2018 F3 Limited black, dark
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Likewise we are getting antsy for warmer weather and riding more. Snow flurries last night, but the wife got to ride to work a couple days last week, and 60s forecast for next week.
Tire pressures checked, and coolant levels checked and topped off (much easier on the F3 than the RT). Hoping for better weather for a trip next weekend
07 Shadows, Aero, Spirit gone but not forgotten
03 Harley Sportster, 07 RK moved on
11 RT- 76,000 mi, 15 RT-S- 44,000 mi, traded for current 15 base RT and 16 F3T
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Spring is here and there it goes again!
70 today and 39 tomorrow
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getting your spyder out of hibernation Have a safe riding season.
We still have snow here on the ground, the temp is 39 degrees, cloudy. My spyder is still in hibernation until next weekend( depending on the weather my spyder might come out of hibernation).
I am getting spyder fever.
It is great to hear that people are getting there spyders out of hibernation. Everyone have a safe riding season! Let the spyder riding season begin.
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
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Here's a tip for that first start out of hibernation. About an hour prior to starting, place a room heater with a fan in it near the engine. That will warm the oil, the engine, the starter and the battery for an easier first start.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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Originally Posted by RICZ
Here's a tip for that first start out of hibernation. About an hour prior to starting, place a room heater with a fan in it near the engine. That will warm the oil, the engine, the starter and the battery for an easier first start.
My spyder is at a dealership( from Oct. to April).
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
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by RICZ
Here's a tip for that first start out of hibernation. About an hour prior to starting, place a room heater with a fan in it near the engine. That will warm the oil, the engine, the starter and the battery for an easier first start.
I think that's a great trip and I've been doing it for years. Can't hurt.
Lew L
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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I put my snowblower in the summer storage shed a couple of weeks ago - and it has decided to snow today. It was 64 yesterday and rained most of today until a couple of hours ago - the ground is covered .
It would be nice to test out my new windshield someday soon
Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
2020 RTL Petrol Blue purchased 1/27/2023
Girls on Spyders #3195
No more 2 wheels
2020 RTL , Lamonster floor board riser Petrol Blue
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I got mine out of hibernation about a week ago. It winters in the back yard with the battery out, put some rat poison on the seat and cover it up.
Then yesterday we had snow flurries! It was just above freezing, though and didn't last long.
Off to Louisiana tomorrow!
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Originally Posted by PrairieSpyder
I got mine out of hibernation about a week ago. It winters in the back yard with the battery out, put some rat poison on the seat and cover it up.
Then yesterday we had snow flurries! It was just above freezing, though and didn't last long.
Off to Louisiana tomorrow!
Excuse my ignorance, rats are known to eat which parts of our beloved Spyder?
2018 F3 Limited black, dark
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Electrical wires for one thing.
Apparently, the sheathing is made from some byproduct of soy bean.
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Thanks, obviously not good. Do people use poison when bike is stored in garage?
Thanks
2018 F3 Limited black, dark
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Originally Posted by jbim
Excuse my ignorance, rats are known to eat which parts of our beloved Spyder?
Originally Posted by ottawa-rider
Electrical wires for one thing.
Apparently, the sheathing is made from some byproduct of soy bean.
They might also chew up the seat cushions.
If you've seen evidence of vermin in your garage or house, I would. But, IMHO, if you come and go through the garage frequently, they will probably find another place to be.
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Mothballs are also a rodent deterrent. Since they evaporate, ya gotta replenish from time to time.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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I just got my spyder out of storage. I also store mine at the local spyder dealer. Moorhead Marine. \.
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