Snow Spyder?

[Lcfour]

Anybody use their Spyder on snowy roads? If so do you change to more aggressive tires?

 

[happyspyder2039]

Yep. Just drive slow.

 

[Wmoater]

Salt........ ROAD ACID (pure brine now days) will eat that spyder alive in one year in Northern Ohio, Pa, NY, VT, NH!

 

[MNF3]

And Minnesota!

 

[aka1004]

I think its called ski-doo!

 

[ozarkryder]

Never took a bike out after it snowed until the snow went away in the spring and it rained a few times to clean off the road when I lived in Minnesota. The chemicals on the road to melt the snow play havoc on the metal bits, and even chrome on plastic.

BTW - when I read -Snow Spyder- I too thought "I had one of those when I lived up north. Was made by BRP, was yellow and had "Ski-Doo" written on the side.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Anybody use their Spyder on snowy roads? If so do you change to more aggressive tires?

Yes, there have been a few folks the " ones who will try Anything - no matter how silly " and they discovered what 99 % of Spyders owners knew before actually trying it. The front tires start to plow rather than go thru the snow... and the rear, which even has issues on WET roads, isn't going to get you up to speeds that will definately hurt you .... and the Spyder ..... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Mikey]

So Mike, what tire would suggest for 8-10 in's of fluffy snow???hyea::roflblack:opcorn:

 

[blacklightning]

I posted a video on facebook a few years ago. I was out playing in my driveway and neighborhood on my F3T. With just the slight incline going up my driveway, it would not get any grip in 6" of snow. I ended up having to shovel it out and parked it back in the garage where it needed to be. I also tried it on my 2014 RT, and it did much better. Probably because there was less snow, and a little more weight on the rear. I would never take it out on the main roads, or any place other than in my subdivision to play. Since I am too old to be pulled in a sled, and don't have a snow machine, this was the next best option for an old man to have fun. Yes, I will do it again. Lol!

 

[WisconsinDavid]

Snow, brine, sand, winter is not for Spyders in WI... to say the least for stability on snow ... and unexpected black ice encountered when you don't see or expect it. My Spyder hibernates in the garage on the battery tender when fall is at an end - just like the harleys it has replaced used to.

 

[RapidSpyder]

I’ve managed to get a monthly ride in every month so far. Usually at least one day a month during the winter where the roads are cleared and dry.

 

[ThreeWheels]

From many years ago


But seriously, just slow down more than you would in your car.
The back end will be more likely to kick out, but the nanny should keep you safe.

 

[ARtraveler]

So Mike, what tire would suggest for 8-10 in's of fluffy snow???hyea::roflblack:opcorn:

I don't think you will go anywhere in 8 - 10 inches of fluffy snow. Your two snowplow tires in front will bog down the drive wheel.

 

[ARtraveler]

A few of us have tried the Spyder in snow. It does not work very well. I got stuck in three inches of snow in my driveway and had to push it to get unstuck.

The front tires act as snow plows and bog the drive wheel down.

In the event you do get going, stopping is another issue. On black ice covered roads, you are not going to stop. Nanny or not.

The manual used to say "thou shalt not" when it comes to driving in the snow.

IMO: Not going to take the chance anymore.

 

[JohnRuckus]

Nope, but watched videos on youtube. That's going to be as adventurous as I'd want to be.

 

[RideOn]

A few of us have tried the Spyder in snow. It does not work very well. I got stuck in three inches of snow in my driveway and had to push it to get unstuck.

The front tires act as snow plows and bog the drive wheel down.

In the event you do get going, stopping is another issue. On black ice covered roads, you are not going to stop. Nanny or not.

The manual used to say "thou shalt not" when it comes to driving in the snow.

IMO: Not going to take the chance anymore.

Same for me. About 4" of wet snow - even though it had 4-wheeler tracks in it - and my Spyder was done. Not enough traction in the rear to overcome the resistance of pushing the fronts through the snow. Fortunately I was able to back out of the snow onto a passable road. Never did make it over that mountain.

Bob

 

[remus]

In Tucson the spyder handles the deepest snow they have ever had in the city. And the winter days are beautiful. Use your favorite snow tire and there will be no problems getting where you want to go. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Deanna777]

Salt........ ROAD ACID (pure brine now days) will eat that spyder alive in one year in Northern Ohio, Pa, NY, VT, NH!

And Maine.

Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

My spyder hibernates from the Oct. to April.

As many have already said "The salt, brine, sand, and the spyders don't do well in the winter.

Also, the insurance companies don't like it.

Deanna

 

[baxter]

had my 2020 rt limited out last winter season after about 4” of sleet. worked well in the neighborhood. later had several inches of snow, now did not have the rear traction and was not moving well.