*SIGH*

[jabba11]

rain

hydroplaning doenst seem to be an isssue on my spyder at all and I would gladly take on a puddle with the spyder over a two wheeler anytime. IMHO the spyder is 1000 times better in the rain than a bike. Having to hit your brakes hard or roll into a tight turn on a two wheeler on a wet piece of asphalt is one of the scariest things you can do second only to ice and followed by sand/oil...

 

[Director]

hydroplaning doenst seem to be an isssue on my spyder at all and I would gladly take on a puddle with the spyder over a two wheeler anytime. IMHO the spyder is 1000 times better in the rain than a bike. Having to hit your brakes hard or roll into a tight turn on a two wheeler on a wet piece of asphalt is one of the scariest things you can do second only to ice and followed by sand/oil...

Hmm, "denial" is obviously not just a river in Egypt. If you don't believe me or any of the other riders who have experienced this sensation, let me refer you to page 30 of your Spyder Operator's Guide:

"Like other on-road vehicles, this vehicle can hydroplane on water (lose traction on a layer of water). If you ride too fast into a layer of water, such as a large puddle of flowing water on the road, the vehicle can lose traction and spin out, and the VSS cannot keep you in control. Avoid large water puddles or water streams, and slow down or pull off the road during heavy rains. If you must pass through water, slow down as much as possible before you reach it."

Yes, the Spyder is inherently more stable in compromised traction situations, as in cornering where there is sand or oil, but trust me, it can and WILL hydroplane, so it is best to be prepared for that. It is possible for a conventional two-wheeler to hydroplane too, but this is a fairly rare occurrence, made less likely by the narrowness of motorcycle tires, as well as their tread design.

I have ridden through untold thousands of "puddles" on two wheelers with no issue over the past forty years. All I am saying is that the Spyder can be a skittish beast running at highway speeds through deep water. It's a great machine, but that warning in the manual is not just "lawyerspeak". It is real. Just be prepared for it, roll off the throttle, and you will be fine.

Bruce

 

[rnet]

Bad weather.... BRP needs to add this to their list of things to work on!

Ya, what were they thinking, no umbrella holder. Oh, thats right ISCI is now making that. Wonder if it's been wind tunnel tested.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Mo Lee]

I was raised in Mo - about the only thing I remember as a Kid are the lightning bugs and the :cus: weather. Between the bugs & weather, I wouldn't even drive a convertible...

Here in the great NorthWet - West of the Cascades, we'll get at least ONE riding day a week, outside of mid-December to mid-February. On the Eastside of the Cascades, you'll see over 300 riding days....

Mo is great riding! I pretty much ride year around, my limits are 20 degrees and below and I never rode when there was slick spots on the road, now with the Spyders I've modified that rule mostly clear of slick spots. You may have a point about the bugs though I do nearly always ride to work in the dark, maybe that is why I'm gaining weight.
I'm pretty sure Bumblebee will ride more than 3 times this winter, me and Xpeschon will see to it.

 

[BumbleBee]

Mo is great riding! I pretty much ride year around, my limits are 20 degrees and below and I never rode when there was slick spots on the road, now with the Spyders I've modified that rule mostly clear of slick spots. You may have a point about the bugs though I do nearly always ride to work in the dark, maybe that is why I'm gaining weight.
I'm pretty sure Bumblebee will ride more than 3 times this winter, me and Xpeschon will see to it.

So, now you two are gonna gang up on me :roflblack: I know of 2 rydes for sure. Veteran's and Christmas Parade :2thumbs: We will see about a 3rd one. I get cold too easy :yikes: It already stops at 50 for me :roflblack:

 

[Mo Lee]

So, now you two are gonna gang up on me :roflblack: I know of 2 rydes for sure. Veteran's and Christmas Parade :2thumbs: We will see about a 3rd one. I get cold too easy :yikes: It already stops at 50 for me :roflblack:

Oldtimers always said what you do on New Years day is what you do all year long, so you have to ride the Spyder that day.

 

[BumbleBee]

Oldtimers always said what you do on New Years day is what you do all year long, so you have to ride the Spyder that day.

I am going to freeze to death :roflblack:,
Sounds like a POLAR BEAR RUN to me :thumbup:

Maybe my RT will be here by then!!!!!

 

[SpyderWolf]

I have also experienced a slight hydroplane on the Spyder. As stated, simply rolling off the throttle corrected the situation very quickly. Being aware that it can happen, and what to do about it if it does, is half the battle.