Donuts in the Snow

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Took the Beast out in the snow for some donuts. (Riding, not eating). We got about 7 inches of sleet and snow but had to see how the bike would go in the snow. Had a ball but not surprisingly, Spyders dont do too well in these conditions. My charming, and very southern wife took video but I was unable to post on here. Its got a couple hundred views on Face book though. Everyone should try it, its great.

 

[Bob Denman]

Did you have as much fun as Shawn did?

Can you post a link to your video for us??

 

[robmorg]

My charming, and very southern wife took video but I was unable to post on here. Its got a couple hundred views on Face book though. Everyone should try it, its great.

So... what is the Facebook link for the video? Love to see it.

 

[vided]

So... what is the Facebook link for the video? Love to see it.

What he said :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

I can't seem to be able to link the facebook video and when I download the vid on my phone to SL, it says it is an incorrect file. Hopefully I will figure this out.

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Did you have as much fun as Shawn did?

I had a ball!

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: That's what matters most! :2thumbs:

 

[robmorg]

I can't seem to be able to link the facebook video and when I download the vid on my phone to SL, it says it is an incorrect file. Hopefully I will figure this out.

I don't believe you would be able to link the video to the forum unless you put it on YouTube first. However when the video is showing on Facebook, you should be able to cut and paste the URL (web address). Then anyone with a Facebook account should be able to see it by following the link, if you made the video "public" when you posted it.

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Try this

• ​https://www.facebook.com/debbie.williams.7127/videos/10153910033857472/

Maybe this will work. My wife only caught the end the ride. She doesn't like the snow and I was surprised she came out to video me. Couldn't do as much as Shawn cuz he was in a big ass parking lot and I just had the road I live on

 

[robmorg]

It DOES work. Thanks.:thumbup:

The Spyder handled better in that snow than I would have thought.

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[Utah Geezer]

Question

So, if you were riding in the mountains and it started snowing, as it has on me on the two wheeler, could you manage the Spyder well enough to continue riding to the next warm spot to wait it out? I've had to ride the motorcycle in several inches of snow before for as many as 30 miles before I could park it and wait the storm out. It was slow going but I made it on two wheels and both feet dragging the ground for stability. Wondering how the Spyder would do in such conditions. The Rockies are unpredictable in late spring and early fall.

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

So, if you were riding in the mountains and it started snowing, as it has on me on the two wheeler, could you manage the Spyder well enough to continue riding to the next warm spot to wait it out? I've had to ride the motorcycle in several inches of snow before for as many as 30 miles before I could park it and wait the storm out. It was slow going but I made it on two wheels and both feet dragging the ground for stability. Wondering how the Spyder would do in such conditions. The Rockies are unpredictable in late spring and early fall.

I think I could as long as it just started snowing. I can drive or ride in anything. Riding two up would put some extra weight over the back wheel which would help wth traction. Having said that, I would probably never ride two up in that situation since my wife aint never riding if it is cold and/or snowing.

 

[Bob Denman]

Wiredux made a trip during a snowstorm... :shocked:
PM him, and ask about the experience! nojoke