Temperature Tolerance

[Rar]

This is my first year ryding and I am sad that this season's days are numbered. Under what temperatures and conditions do you hibernate your Spyder? Do you ever awaken it during a January thaw or the hibernation period?

 

[schnauzermom]

YEARROUND

We live in a temperate climate here in Western Washington. So, we sometimes get 50 degree days in January. Our temps in the winter are in the 40's, sometimes 30's, rarely gets below freezing. So we keep our bikes hooked up to a trickle charger and try to get them out at least once a month for coffee or something. The Pacific is our heater in the winter and air conditioner in the summer.

 

[Rotaxer]

Have been riding still here in Canada, 8*C (46*F) Getting a little cool but with the proper riding gear it is tolerable. Up where I live in the dead of winter it can go from -30* C up 20* C over night. So if there is no snow I will be out Spydering!

 

[warp10]

get a heated jacket, use the heated grips and ride when there is no snow on the ground. :yes:

 

[Rar]

If the temps moderate, does anyone worry about the salt and/or sand on the roads that accumulate during the winter?

 

[Sarge707]

In CT I rode More Last Winter Than in The Heat of the Summer on a GS.
Thermal Suit, Bella Cava, and Heated Grips is All you need and the Spyder runs Cool and Powerful!!!!!!!!!!!
Our Snow is Removed from the roads within 24 Hours- BUT this might not be the case in Many Parts of the US.
I wouldn,t ride on Snow Covered Roads?

 

[2 Cruysyn]

This is my first year ryding and I am sad that this season's days are numbered. Under what temperatures and conditions do you hibernate your Spyder? Do you ever awaken it during a January thaw or the hibernation period?

No hibernation here. If the roads are clear I gear up appropriately and enjoy the ryde.

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

I ride all year all over the country in all kinds of weather. There is no bad weather just bad equipment!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

ROAD

If the temps moderate, does anyone worry about the salt and/or sand on the roads that accumulate during the winter?

" yes ", you would be foolish not to......Spyders are stable, but they can slide pretty good on these wide tires

 

[asp125]

I plan to keep the battery charged up, and break out the cold weather gear when the roads are snow free. Just dress for the weather.

If cars are sliding, the spyder stays home. If not, the spyder can play.

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[d.o.spyder-rts]

I can and do ride year round; of course I do live in the Panhandle of Florida. Yes, it does occasionally get cold but if you dress for it, it doesn't get bad. Dale

 

[Grandpa Spyder]

I ride year around, No hibernation for my Spyder. Hardly ever go a week without riding. 40 degrees and up.

 

[Bob Denman]

If the temps moderate, does anyone worry about the salt and/or sand on the roads that accumulate during the winter?

That's what'll keep mine in the garage in the Winter; I watch for road surface conditions! If the temperatures manage to get to about 38 or so... I'm ready! :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Oh; I almost forgot! pps: Did you guys feel that quake that was centered a bit South of Montreal? :shocked:

 

[mick ruhdorf]

NEVER EVER

Hi ill put mine away at first snowfall and since it never ever snows here i guess ill be riding all year-round :yes:
cheers from OZ mick

 

[daveinva]

Ride year round, cold and rain. Park it when there's snow or ice on the ground. Once it gets cold enough, I use a battery tender every night.

This weekend I was returning from the lovely mountains of West Virginia riding over passes at 37 degrees in a piddling rain. Gerbing heated gear FTW. :thumbup: (A big windshield and wind deflectors are a bonus).

Had one sketchy moment coming over Shenandoah Mountain-- going downhill the rear wheel hit something slick, think it must've been a patch of oil, Spyder went squirrely for a second. Two front tires pulled me out of it. I hate to think what it would have been like on two wheels. :shocked:

Thank goodness for three!

 

[Rar]

Oh; I almost forgot! pps: Did you guys feel that quake that was centered a bit South of Montreal? :shocked:

No- sound asleep.

 

[boborgera]

Like mention before get a heated jacket, And I'll add also Heavy gloves and lined jeans and ride.:thumbup:

 

[DocRags]

Do you ever awaken it during a January thaw or the hibernation period?

What are THOSE??? :roflblack:

 

[oldgoat]

Oh; I almost forgot! pps: Did you guys feel that quake that was centered a bit South of Montreal? :shocked:

I was just going to sleep when I thought a huge, sustained wind gust was shaking the house, ending with a big bang. Felt like a truck had run into the basement.
No apparent damage thank goodness.