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Dirty Spyder?
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dave01
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Glad to see you are out ryding your Spyder. That was the reason to buy it, right?
While I have no snow here, I get a ton of salt from the ocean air and i give her a good bath each week and spray it down with a water hose in between if I see salt build-up.
Corrosion-X is great after her bath and it protects the metal parts real good.
Zaino is great for the bodywork. Nothing will stick to it, not even decals..LOL. Trust me, I tried to get tape to stick with no luck.
While I have no snow here, I get a ton of salt from the ocean air and i give her a good bath each week and spray it down with a water hose in between if I see salt build-up.
Corrosion-X is great after her bath and it protects the metal parts real good.
Zaino is great for the bodywork. Nothing will stick to it, not even decals..LOL. Trust me, I tried to get tape to stick with no luck.
groundeffect
Registered User
Guys, I appreciate all of your comments, thank you so much for sharing.:thumbup:
When I purchased my Spyder I planned on having it as my only vehicle (just like my previous motorcycle), so that is what I will be using my Spyder for. So I have decided to ride in the winter, at least when it's not icy and stormy, in a temperature above -10C (above 15F), as I have been doing.
So far I have been washing my Spyder every 2-3 days on average and have been riding since it has been not stormy the last couple weeks. What I plan on doing is washing at least once, and using rust check between washes to help protect against the salt and other road grime. In fact the coating of rust check may allow me to go 1-2 weeks without a wash, maybe more.
Also note that I have shock covers installed. The front ones are doing their job well, and most dirt does not get in there at all and keeps things pretty bone dry. The Rear shock, however, gets hammered with dirt from the rear tire. As such the cover is always caked with dirt when you ride through dirt. Better it be on the cover then that shock, I say. However, I have taken the rear cover off to find some dirt, which I will be keeping an eye on to clean periodically, when doing my normal washes. I'd much rather have the dirt on the cover then the shock, keeping in mind I'll be under there cleaning it ever so often anyways.
Again, thank you for your help, advise and suggestions, everyone! :2thumbs:
Cheers.
Dean
When I purchased my Spyder I planned on having it as my only vehicle (just like my previous motorcycle), so that is what I will be using my Spyder for. So I have decided to ride in the winter, at least when it's not icy and stormy, in a temperature above -10C (above 15F), as I have been doing.
So far I have been washing my Spyder every 2-3 days on average and have been riding since it has been not stormy the last couple weeks. What I plan on doing is washing at least once, and using rust check between washes to help protect against the salt and other road grime. In fact the coating of rust check may allow me to go 1-2 weeks without a wash, maybe more.
Also note that I have shock covers installed. The front ones are doing their job well, and most dirt does not get in there at all and keeps things pretty bone dry. The Rear shock, however, gets hammered with dirt from the rear tire. As such the cover is always caked with dirt when you ride through dirt. Better it be on the cover then that shock, I say. However, I have taken the rear cover off to find some dirt, which I will be keeping an eye on to clean periodically, when doing my normal washes. I'd much rather have the dirt on the cover then the shock, keeping in mind I'll be under there cleaning it ever so often anyways.
Again, thank you for your help, advise and suggestions, everyone! :2thumbs:
Cheers.
Dean
groundeffect
Registered User
You got it!
:thumbup:. Thanks for the note, Dave.
Mine is dirtier than yours- I ride it every day, snow, slush, salt, mud, crud, and it is really dirty now.
I don't care.
I will wash it later.
It won't hurt it if you get it good and clean once in a while and put some lube where it's needed- passenger peg pivots, etc.
Some people are just impractical and think the Spyder is a toy. I think it is a practical utility vehicle with some limitations- like it won't climb a snowy hill for beans- I had to walk the last two hundred yards to work today when I couldn't get up the hill.
It's a machine, I don't worship it, I use it. I get it dirty, then I clean it. I have a warranty and I am going to enjoy the ride, or let BRP fix it.
I don't care.
I will wash it later.
It won't hurt it if you get it good and clean once in a while and put some lube where it's needed- passenger peg pivots, etc.
Some people are just impractical and think the Spyder is a toy. I think it is a practical utility vehicle with some limitations- like it won't climb a snowy hill for beans- I had to walk the last two hundred yards to work today when I couldn't get up the hill.
It's a machine, I don't worship it, I use it. I get it dirty, then I clean it. I have a warranty and I am going to enjoy the ride, or let BRP fix it.
groundeffect
Registered User
:agree:
And a fun one at that
Ok, where are the pictures
thanks for your reply.
COOLMACHINE
New member
weather permitting.
Even in the middle of the winter, if I get a nice day out there, above 32, not raining or snowing, I'm on my Spyder and riding. I can't help myself! I loves to ride !
I'll clean the Spyder when weather allows.
My 66 Buick.... NO Way! It stays out of the salt and ice/snow.
Even in the middle of the winter, if I get a nice day out there, above 32, not raining or snowing, I'm on my Spyder and riding. I can't help myself! I loves to ride !
I'll clean the Spyder when weather allows. My 66 Buick.... NO Way! It stays out of the salt and ice/snow.
Too dark for pix now, I'll take some tomorrow unless i go to the carwash first!:agree:
And a fun one at that
Ok, where are the pictures
thanks for your reply.
groundeffect
Registered User
Haha... ok, sounds good.:thumbup:
SpyderSteve
New member
dean, can't you find a winter beater. i bought 1 for $800.00 3 years ago, saved my previous ride {54 ford f 100} from winter, no way after paying 20k for a spyder it will see winter!
groundeffect
Registered User
:agree:
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I guess it all comes down to what we purchased the Spyder for. For me, personally it was to ride as my only vehicle (personal goal of mine), so this is what I have decided, to ride through the winter as much as possible.
I guess it comes down 'to-each his/her own'.
I think this is an interesting discussion though, so thanks for the comments so far, guys!
Others are welcome to comment, please join in.
Cheers.
groundeffect
Registered User
Since I get a good layer (accumulated) in the area here in red
I thought that maybe there was an exhaust leak or something. Anyhow, after just opening the garage door (to the world of freezing drizzle out there and icy drive and roads), I started my Spyder and ran my hand along (but not touching) the pipes, after I cleaned them. I didn't find any leaks or air pushing out in any other areas but the dual exhaust ports at the end of the pipe. :2thumbs:. Seems that the area that gets layered more then others is because of the way the dirt and water runs under and splashes under the pipe.
I also just finished lifting my Spyder and coating the metal components (not brakes, pads, discs, etc...), undercarriage with rust check in an attempt to help protect it against the remainder of the winter weather.
cheers.
I thought that maybe there was an exhaust leak or something. Anyhow, after just opening the garage door (to the world of freezing drizzle out there and icy drive and roads), I started my Spyder and ran my hand along (but not touching) the pipes, after I cleaned them. I didn't find any leaks or air pushing out in any other areas but the dual exhaust ports at the end of the pipe. :2thumbs:. Seems that the area that gets layered more then others is because of the way the dirt and water runs under and splashes under the pipe.
I also just finished lifting my Spyder and coating the metal components (not brakes, pads, discs, etc...), undercarriage with rust check in an attempt to help protect it against the remainder of the winter weather.
cheers.
SpyderWolf
New member
You are doing what you can to protect it. Fact is most people are going to treat their toys much better than they treat their day to day vehicles. While others have that option, you obviously do not at this time. The road salt will eat away at all of the other vehicles as you mentioned, it is just that most of the people driving those vehicles don't really care too much about it. They know it is a fact of life that eventually the car will rust out.
Arthur---Mexico
New member
Dirty Spyder
To Groundeffect from Arthur---Mexico City
The little circle of dirt on your Spy should have been a big circle over the whole rear end of your Spy. We don't have snow down here and I don't ride in mud but I to ride on dirty wet streets sometimes. I made a rear fender extention out of rolled #18 gauge stainless steal that continues the rear fender forward to about the hight of the rear axle because I saw it coming, all the dirt that would accumulate under the rear seat area. I couldn't see myself cleaning the shock and the rest of the area with a tooth brush after a wet street ride. An rear fender extention really keeps things clean.
To Groundeffect from Arthur---Mexico City
The little circle of dirt on your Spy should have been a big circle over the whole rear end of your Spy. We don't have snow down here and I don't ride in mud but I to ride on dirty wet streets sometimes. I made a rear fender extention out of rolled #18 gauge stainless steal that continues the rear fender forward to about the hight of the rear axle because I saw it coming, all the dirt that would accumulate under the rear seat area. I couldn't see myself cleaning the shock and the rest of the area with a tooth brush after a wet street ride. An rear fender extention really keeps things clean.
groundeffect
Registered User
That's a pretty creative idea, nice work. Feel free to upload pictures to share, if you have any on hand.
Recently, before I started really riding my Spyder (it's new), I installed some Shock Covers. While they don't keep 100% of the dirt off the rear shock, they do get about 98% and I'm ok with that. It's a big help.
Thanks for your post.
Cheers.
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groundeffect
Registered User
Thanks, SpyderWolf for your post! Well stated and you summed up the situation very well!
:2thumbs:
RoadHammer
New member
Here's a suggestion. Get yourself one of those electric antirust gizmos that they use on cars/trucks.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
I disagree...cars have protection over the vital areas...whether they be skid pads or other barriers. A motorcycle is more open and more susceptible to corrosion.
As far as rusting, car paint and clear coat are quite good these days...this isn't the 70s or early 80s...you can buy a new car and never wash/wax it for years and you'll be okay. With a bike, your vital pipes are not protected and will rust/degrade faster...
The Spyder does offer some protection over a conventional two wheeler, but it is still more open than a car...
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