I REMOVED THE GLOVE BOX LINER A LOT MORE ROOM IN THERE
OK how did you do that?
I am kind of curious. I understand the heat issues there but pictures would help!
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
My early 2010 didn't have one. When I got my 2011 I was unhappy with the much smaller capacity. I took mine out five minutes after I got home, and it has never returned. The remaining insulation does offer some improvement over the early ones that had noting at all. The glovebox contents will get hot, though, so watch what you put in there.
-Scotty 2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine) 2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes 2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Cool! Learn something new every day!
I gotta try it...
I understand about the heat area here. I keep crap in there that I don't worry about heat.
Thanks! COOL TIP!
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
But a little off topic. I inherited this from my father this year.
A WWII vet and he died April this year.
Bronze star hero.... Well at least in my mind. 2 purple hearts and they do not make men like this anymore!
What a beauty!
Bob
Last edited by finless; 09-18-2013 at 10:30 PM.
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
The remaining insulation does offer some improvement over the early ones that had noting at all. The glovebox contents will get hot, though, so watch what you put in there.
After I removed the OEM air cleaner monstrosity and replaced it with the KewlMetal RS unit the heat in my glove box and the surrounding area decreased significantly.
Carl
2012 White RT Limited and 2013 Yellow ST-S Think 3 .i.
I just had a though... (Scary!!)
Is the 2014 airbox the same size and shape of the prior models?
I've got my garage door opener mounted in the foam insulation, and pulled that out in anticipation of just doing a swap-out when the new bike gets here...
RE: glove box. I don't have any gloves other than the fingerless that would actually fit in the "glove" box. I use mine for the insurance proof card, the handy dandy "what to do to change modes and settings thingy", a wrench to remove my glo rider hub screws if necessary, and the garage door remote. I also carry my cell phone there. Have NOT had any heat issues on the 2010 or 2011 where the electronic items have been damaged. But, then again, I am in AK where the high in my area, rarely reaches 75.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.