air scoops

[Randy McClure]

ok, order the kit, wife will not be to happy I spent $80 but I think it's worth for the comfort.

[UtahPete]

ok, order the kit, wife will not be to happy I spent $80 but I think it's worth for the comfort.

Definitely. I have it on both my '14 RTLs. Wife is very happy she can now keep her phone, lipstick, etc in glove compartment without a meltdown.

[Doc - Riverside]

ok, order the kit, wife will not be to happy I spent $80 but I think it's worth for the comfort.

Randy PM me your E-mail address and I’ll send you the instructions I developed to install the scoops.

[UtahPete]

Randy PM me your E-mail address and I’ll send you the instructions I developed to install the scoops.

I took Doc up on this offer myself when I went to install my scoop kit. It helped quite a bit. I've got some addendums to that if you want them. Wait until you get the scoop kit first though, or the instructions won't make a lot of sense.

[Randy McClure]

Definitely. I have it on both my '14 RTLs. Wife is very happy she can now keep her phone, lipstick, etc in glove compartment without a meltdown.

Will do thanks!

[Randy McClure]

Can the scoops be painted? I assume they come in black

[UtahPete]

Can the scoops be painted? I assume they come in black

They're a two-tone flat and glossy black plastic. So, yes, they can be painted.

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[UtahPete]

They're a two-tone flat and glossy black plastic. So, yes, they can be painted.

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[Bob Denman]

I've seen some that have been painted: it makes them appear as if they had always been on the bike; not just an add-on!

[viiiball]

Just posted a standalone thread about cockpit heat. I did a search for "heat" before posting and this did not come up.

My wife has a 2017 RT and the heat in the cockpit area is tremendous. It makes her physically ill sometimes when riding. Will these scoops fix that? We live and travel in an RV and I don't have access to a lot of tools so would this be something I could install myself or would I need a local dealer to have the work done?

Will the part number 219800388 fit a 2017 RT?

[UtahPete]

Just posted a standalone thread about cockpit heat. I did a search for "heat" before posting and this did not come up.

My wife has a 2017 RT and the heat in the cockpit area is tremendous. It makes her physically ill sometimes when riding. Will these scoops fix that? We live and travel in an RV and I don't have access to a lot of tools so would this be something I could install myself or would I need a local dealer to have the work done?

Will the part number 219800388 fit a 2017 RT?

When I installed these on our two 2014RTs, it made a noticeable difference in cockpit heat while moving. For the scoops to work they need air flow. However, the kit also includes heat shield foam pieces that attach to the side body panels just in front of your legs, and they do a good job of keeping the engine heat off the panels.

I believe they would fit the 2017 because I think there has been no relevant change in the RT body during the model years.

The installation is pretty straightforward except for enlarging the hole where the OEM vent (under the mirror) is removed. You can get away with not enlarging the hole, but air flow will be accordingly restricted. To enlarge the hole requires cutting the body plastic with something; I used a dremel.

[BernardD]

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Anyone know where I could find the cover that goes on the hole where we have the screew. I lost one on one side.
thanks
Bernard

[UtahPete]

Anyone know where I could find the cover that goes on the hole where we have the screen. I lost one on one side. thanks Bernard

I'm not sure which one you're talking about. Can you take a picture of where it's missing?

Also, which model and year is yours?

[Randy McClure]

I've seen some that have been painted: it makes them appear as if they had always been on the bike; not just an add-on!

I think I'm going to paint all of it a high glass black. Hard to find the pearl white without paying a high price.
I'm cheap! LOL

[UtahPete]

I think I'm going to paint all of it a high glass black. Hard to find the pearl white without paying a high price. I'm cheap! LOL

I like the flat black at the back of the scoops because I don't like reflections. But, that's me. And, living in a bright sun state.

[BernardD]

I'm not sure which one you're talking about. Can you take a picture of where it's missing?

Also, which model and year is yours?

I have 2013 RTS
I circled where it is missing. This is normally covered so you do not see the head of the screew.
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[UtahPete]

I have 2013 RTS
I circled where it is missing. This is normally covered so you do not see the head of the screew.
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Before installing the scoop kit, I had to remove the lower deflector (clear plastic) which is held in place by that screw (as I recall). Are you missing the lower deflector?

[DGoebel]

BernardD, I too lost that bolt head cover inside the scoop. Because of their shape they're a very specific part of the kit, and I don't think you can get replacements for them. I've asked at 5 different dealerships showing them the exposed bolt head. I'm considering making a template and "wrap" that spot with carbon fiber or something.

[UtahPete]

BernardD, I too lost that bolt head cover inside the scoop. Because of their shape they're a very specific part of the kit, and I don't think you can get replacements for them. I've asked at 5 different dealerships showing them the exposed bolt head.

Thanks. I'd forgotten about that and didn't realize that's what he was talking about. I never installed those covers.

[DelBeeMan]

Just ordered my RT Vent Kit for my 2013 RTL. I've made many other cooling mods and hoping this is just one more to help tame the heat-beast!

Any of you that have installed these before that might have any helpful tips please let me know.

Thanks!!!!!

[Spydel]

The missing bolt head covers can be ordered from BRP. There is a part number for them.

[UtahPete]

The missing bolt head covers can be ordered from BRP. There is a part number for them.

How about you provide the part number and a link to where they can be ordered? Thank you.

[JP58]

Just ordered my RT Vent Kit for my 2013 RTL. I've made many other cooling mods and hoping this is just one more to help tame the heat-beast!

Any of you that have installed these before that might have any helpful tips please let me know.

Thanks!!!!!

Yes on the 2013 there was a recall for heat. I believe the dealer does it free of charge along with other things the recall had. Check with them.