Yesterday was a real anomaly: mid 70's and bright blue skies. I had been thinking that I was still several weeks away from taking the RT out of the garage but it was too beautiful an opportunity to pass up. So even though I am only 4 weeks since my knee revision surgery, and using a cane for walking, I took a one hour ride. My leg started to hurt a bit from the bend that my seated position has, but it was still great to get out into the wind since my last ride in November 2025.
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First Ride of the 2026 Season
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Good luck with that knee, I have had two knee joints myself and I feel your pain, get it stretched out and get back on that bike!!!!
troop
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I hear you. Monday was sunny and 70° here in Southern WI. I looked at the Spyder and thought about it. It was under cover and on moving dollies. Riding would require uncovering, lifting off the dollies, and checking tire pressures. I also knew that starting yesterday, temps would drop and snow flurries would be back in the forecast. Highs are now in the mid 30°s. Nope. Left it as is and took the 400cc two wheeler out for a ride instead. 
blacklightning
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We are looking at a possible record high of 88 today. They are saying this is the warmest start to March in a long time. I think we have broken 3-4 record highs this March so far. We got a drop in temps and some rain coming tomorrow, and then back up to the low to mid 70's this weekend.
Even though I have a garage, I used to cover my bike for the winter months. Now I do not bother doing so. I have the FOBO2 TPMS system on the three wheels, so I checked the tire pressure by looking at the app on my phone. The three tires have all lost a bit of air since I added air before last year's riding season, but the numbers were certainly safe enough for me to go for a ride. So all I did was disconnect the battery tender and pull out the stuffed rags in the exhaust. It took all of 15 seconds and I was ready to ride.
Albec
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In the garage and under a cover for mine when stored for the season.
No reason to accumulate 3 to 4 months of dust and dirt on top of the freshly (before storage) washed Spyder.
I cover all of my vehicles for winter storage in the garage. I've never been in such a hurry to get em out that the time it took to get em ready became a factor in my decision.
No reason to accumulate 3 to 4 months of dust and dirt on top of the freshly (before storage) washed Spyder.
I cover all of my vehicles for winter storage in the garage. I've never been in such a hurry to get em out that the time it took to get em ready became a factor in my decision.
Little Blue
SpyderLovers Ambassador
I am still waiting for the month of April to come along. I am retired and paying for my Spyder insurance is not very friendly. So I am doing the six month deal for my insurance.
April is just around the corner.
Enjoy your Spyder Ryde Times.
April is just around the corner.
Enjoy your Spyder Ryde Times.
safecracker
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Just received my oil from Baja Ron and HCM filter. Battery is still in the house. Hopefully by April 1st I will be able to go for a quick ride.
One week ago I had the chance to ride, and started this thread. This morning I am sitting here, engulfed in a literal blizzard. We are expecting 8 to 10 inches by tonight. Makes me extra glad that I did not let that one beautiful day slip by without rolling out the Spyder.
