I just bought an '09 SM5, got about 10 miles on it, and the big NE snowstorm hit! A standard part of winter hwy maintenance in this area is to ladle massive amounts of salt on the roadways, helps melt the snow, I guess. It also creates a lot of slush, and while I have no intention of going out on salty/slushy roads I would like to take an occasional ride after the road surface dries out. There will be some residual salt dust on the road, I'm wondering if anybody else rides in these conditions, and how you clean your Spyder after a ride.
one would assume it would be like any other vehicle
give it a good wash with a hose and park inside to dry off
but really don't know to be honest,
we have never even ridden in the rain yet let alone snow.. besides too cold for me and bike is parked (BOO HOO !!!!!!!!!!) for the winter
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2011 RT Ltd with all factory options, ISCI floorboards/cruiser boards and LED nut with custom Halo kit and custom Fusion power plant, 50 SPF sunblock and cheap sunglasses
The top and sides wouldn't be any problem but I'm wondering about the undercarriage mainly, it doesn't look very easy to get to. Maybe a set of car ramps or something like that?
I'm sure that you're aware of the importance of getting all of that crap off of your Spyder...
A good set of ramps would raise it up in the air high enough to give it a good belly-washing. Just be careful of the approach and departure angles so that you don't drag its chin...
Keep the high pressure stuff away from anything electronic too!
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2010 Blue RT Audio & Convenience model Se-5 transmision. Dealer-added foglights, accent LEDs and extra speakers. Some RTS chrome windshield, front spoiler and top trunk trim, RTS frunklight and frunk liner, Top Trunk liner, Chrome lower air deflector, fendertip LED bulbs and ISCI floorboards added by yours truly...
Oh yeah, been battling the effects of salt all my life....as you probly have too.
I won't be riding in salt spray or anything but just want a decent way to wash the undercarriage in case I do hit a couple damp areas, probly ramps would work the best.
I'm not going to let that early storm take away my late fall riding, that's all there is to that!
We may have to eventually give in the the onslaught of Winter.... But not without a fight!
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2010 Blue RT Audio & Convenience model Se-5 transmision. Dealer-added foglights, accent LEDs and extra speakers. Some RTS chrome windshield, front spoiler and top trunk trim, RTS frunklight and frunk liner, Top Trunk liner, Chrome lower air deflector, fendertip LED bulbs and ISCI floorboards added by yours truly...
Be careful with the ramps... don't want to ding up the frunk while trying to get it up on the rise.
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