retirednick
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I am having good sucess with aluminum foil. The cats do not like the feel of it at all.
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DR Buck
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You will soon find the cat is the least of your problems. Those little "shed/tent" things are for temporary use and attract all kinds of crawlie things. When the weather turns cold, damp and wet, spiders, bugs, mice and worse will hang out there. Give a mouse one week with your spyder and you could have hundreds of $$$$$$ if not more in electrical wire damage. Wasp, and spiders will build nest up in the crevices and air intake areas.
Shoot the cat,
joke then store your Spyder in a hard enclosure, garage or shed.
Shoot the cat,
joke then store your Spyder in a hard enclosure, garage or shed.
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Flanker
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Sounds to me like you need a Guard Cat to keep the other cats outta the shelter and off the ride!. Just so happens I know one; lot of security experience in The Stan, doesn't put up with any of that "Old Home Cats" enticement **** from other cats either. Only real "potential" downside is his aim can be a bit off if he's been drinking, but .22 caliber holes in plastic aren't that hard to patch anyway................little bit of duct tape of your color choice and you're back on the road! 
hyea:Throw in a liberal "cat treat" allowance and he'll live in the shelter! 
hyea:Throw in a liberal "cat treat" allowance and he'll live in the shelter! 
CyncySpyder
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Teddy is an animal lover too, and here's his suggestion
Not sure if you have an RS/ST or RT but we have the travel cover for Teds Red Sled which is an RT-S and it would work well for keeping your unwelcomed kitty from perching on your Spyders seat. Only takes about 2 minutes to put on or take off and it stuffs back into its own storage sack & easily stows away in one of the compartments. Also works great when traveling and you need to leave your Spyder unattended for a few hours, as it covers the front, dash, handlebars and seat so no one can easily mess with anything or even sit on it, unless they go through the obvious to remove the cover. Maybe a worthwile investment, and a win win for everybody :thumbup:
Not sure if you have an RS/ST or RT but we have the travel cover for Teds Red Sled which is an RT-S and it would work well for keeping your unwelcomed kitty from perching on your Spyders seat. Only takes about 2 minutes to put on or take off and it stuffs back into its own storage sack & easily stows away in one of the compartments. Also works great when traveling and you need to leave your Spyder unattended for a few hours, as it covers the front, dash, handlebars and seat so no one can easily mess with anything or even sit on it, unless they go through the obvious to remove the cover. Maybe a worthwile investment, and a win win for everybody :thumbup:
H.L.Spyder Guy
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Lucky for you it's only a cat! I have a 180 Lb St. Bernard that thinks the spyder is his chair. I don't have a pic on this phone but I have a pic on face book (Chris Kohnen) sitting on my Spyder in the garage
ARtraveler
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The pepper idea is good. No harm done to anyone from that.
Littlebadwolf
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Mud prints I can tolerate...but when they start spraying I get really upset and send the dogs out. I've had tons of stuff totally ruined from cats spraying them.
Thank you to everyone!!!
There are some great suggestions here - and I'm going to try them until I find one that works!!
I'm going with the cayenne pepper first simply because it's easy and I have some in the cabinet. Like I said, I have no desire to hurt the cat, just discourage him. If the pepper doesn't work, I'll start working my way down the list with some of the other suggestions.
Thanks again!!
Gary
There are some great suggestions here - and I'm going to try them until I find one that works!!
I'm going with the cayenne pepper first simply because it's easy and I have some in the cabinet. Like I said, I have no desire to hurt the cat, just discourage him. If the pepper doesn't work, I'll start working my way down the list with some of the other suggestions.
Thanks again!!
Gary
Bob Ledford
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Cats & Dogs
cats have staff and dogs have owners. Your ignoring the cat and kitty will wi get yourself some of Mr Honda's Spray wax and some cheap microfiber towels and. Polish detail before riding eventually you will have a sinfully slick machine and Kitty will find a new place to nap. Or get yourself a big old ratty blanket and rub it on your neighbors horse, dog and billy goat then cover the Spyder up!
cats have staff and dogs have owners. Your ignoring the cat and kitty will wi get yourself some of Mr Honda's Spray wax and some cheap microfiber towels and. Polish detail before riding eventually you will have a sinfully slick machine and Kitty will find a new place to nap. Or get yourself a big old ratty blanket and rub it on your neighbors horse, dog and billy goat then cover the Spyder up!
doctorlbug
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doctorlbug
The tin foil is a great way to start, but a box of moth crystals in a box put on the seat will also work. As far a keeping rodents out, try glue boards under the Spyder baited with peanut butter you might also catch a cat, but it wont hurt them, only cause a sticky mess of the cat.
The tin foil is a great way to start, but a box of moth crystals in a box put on the seat will also work. As far a keeping rodents out, try glue boards under the Spyder baited with peanut butter you might also catch a cat, but it wont hurt them, only cause a sticky mess of the cat.
CATastrophe
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I didn't read every post, but this will work and it's cheap and simple: Get some of the plastic carpet protector. It comes on a big roll at Lowes or other home place. It has little points that keep it from sliding on the carpet. Put it pointy side up to keep kitty off. I used this for large potted plants and other places I don't want them. Works well.
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