Cold weather blues

[tatt2r]

Went out it garage to warm up spyder for a blustery ride to work everything had frost on it started right up but it was so cold that gauges were acting up and engine light was on and a check dps code came up thought it better to leave it home maybe retry later it's supposed to hit 20 degrees today

 

[groundeffect]

but it was so cold that gauges were acting up and engine light was on and a check dps code came up thought it better to leave

??? Really... is there a LOW/COLD operating temperature the Spyder should not be operated in??? Does the manual state that or something?

That is not good. If I get a Spyder I plan to ride into the chilly fall and winter months if the roads are clear with fair weather.

I'd like to be able to ride the Spyder in -5C (23F).



So, would it run (would the gauges clear) after the machine warmed up?

cheers.

 

[tatt2r]

update

went back out restarted spyder and all was well (if you consider a wind chill factor of about -15 well) started dees and same thing happened i let it sit restarted and it was fine too so she trudged out in the cold with me .... she is so hardcore....:shemademe_smilie:

 

[boborgera]

??? Really... is there a LOW/COLD operating temperature the Spyder should not be operated in??? Does the manual state that or something?

That is not good. If I get a Spyder I plan to ride into the chilly fall and winter months if the roads are clear with fair weather.

I'd like to be able to ride the Spyder in -5C (23F).



So, would it run (would the gauges clear) after the machine warmed up?

cheers.

I go out every morning 630am 2 mile run for coffee, this morning 14f.
Starts right up, drive off[slow] no warm up. Could be a moisture problem?
Had that happen on my snowmobile a few times.

 

[Lamonster]

A weak battery will throw those codes too and cold weather is hard on a weak battery.

 

[tatt2r]

I would say yes to either but both spyders did exactly the same thing o well not doing it now on either so ride on

 

[AntelopeSpyder]

You would think the Spyder would do very well in the cold. It’s pedigree is the snowmobile. :dontknow:

 

[spyryder]

Your DPS is protected from extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.

A magnetic heater attached to your oil tank would also be a good investment.:thumbup:

 

[GA-SPYDER]

Your DPS is protected from extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.

A magnetic heater attached to your oil tank would also be a good investment.:thumbup:

Good pick out of the service manual!:2thumbs:

 

[tatt2r]

Your DPS is protected from extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.

A magnetic heater attached to your oil tank would also be a good investment.:thumbup:

Thanks that makes sence

 

[nickcaro]

You would think the Spyder would do very well in the cold. It’s pedigree is the snowmobile. :dontknow:

It does, it does very well. I'm pushing mine threw it's second winter and it runs great. I murder my battery with heated gear and cold starts but overall the performance is nothing short of phenomenal. I ride everyday and commute 157 miles a day, with 90% of that on the highway shattering speed limits.

When we drop below zero, I pull out the battery tender and plug in nightly to give me a boost in the morning. oh yeah, I also park outdoors and not in a garage.