F3 in the snow

[Rogue Hawk]

More and more, I find I am using my F3 as a daily commuter. That will increase more when my Corbin bags come in. So I wonder how an F3 handles in the snow. Does it need snow tires? Also, they put salt on the roads, will an F3 be a rust bucket after one season?

 

[Frank G]

A daily rider is just that...It is no longer a show bike. I have a friend in Columbus OH that rides daily and trades every two years. It will clean up fairly well, however I beleave your winters and salt usage make Columbus look like a tropical paradise.

 

[ARtraveler]

More and more, I find I am using my F3 as a daily commuter. That will increase more when my Corbin bags come in. So I wonder how an F3 handles in the snow. Does it need snow tires? Also, they put salt on the roads, will an F3 be a rust bucket after one season?

My dealer tried snow tires with studs and did not like the results. He was thinking of a daily 20 mile commute.

I find the :ani29: (sorry I don't have an F3) to be squirrely at best on snow. I always say you can go, but you may have problems with the stop on black ice or worse. The :spyder2: will also NOT plow through deeper snow. The back wheel will spin and the two front wheels act like blocks.

Add on the fact that salt is not good for your :ani29: and careening cars (four wheel drive does not matter) put your life in danger every time you ride in the winter. To much of a gamble for me.

Others may disagree--akspyderman, reporting from the land of snow, ice, and igloos. :yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: With only one wide rear tire trying to push all of that up front weight; park the bike when the roads get snowy. It'll thank you for it! nojoke

 

[Chupaca]

Depends..!

as long as the streets are clean your good with just the cold wet weather. In the snow you would best take the car. Salt and chemicals would not do your spyder any good but if you don't keep it long not your problem but sale price would suffer. If really bad there is a kit to convert it back to a snowmobile...:thumbup:

 

[Rogue Hawk]

I figured it would not do well in snow. I just wanted to know if anyone found a configuration that works; studded tires or something like that. I should also keep it out of the salt since I want to keep it al least ten years. I'll just take the crummy car when I have to

 

[SPYD3R]

WHAT

AND JUST WHAT IS THIS THING YOU CALL "SNOW".....????????
dp

 

[ARtraveler]

I figured it would not do well in snow. I just wanted to know if anyone found a configuration that works; studded tires or something like that. I should also keep it out of the salt since I want to keep it al least ten years. I'll just take the crummy car when I have to

I think that is a good move. When I am in need of some :spyder2: therapy during the long sleep (Oct - Mar), I polish it, or go cataloging for farkles. Not the same as riding, but it does help. :yesS. A daily dose of Spyderlovers is also good. :2thumbs:

 

[quadfather]

problem solved. LOL.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WINTER DRIVING

Well of course Snow Tires !!!!!!! and get them STUDDED ..................CHAINS will only fit on the RT models.............................. good luck.......... You are going to need it ....:lecturef_smilie: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:...........................Mike :dontknow:

 

[bmccaffrey]

Even though the spyders look like snowmobiles they are not.

Want to ride in the snow buy a snowmobile :thumbup: