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 2014/2015 heat
I've been reading a lot about the issues the '13s had with heat from the cat. Was this addressed and fixed for 2014 and 2015 or is the cat delete still recommended? Also, anyone on a '14 or '15 notice any heat transfer up to the driver and passenger running dead stock?
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This is absolutely a non-issue for the 2014 and later RTs... 
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 Originally Posted by Midian
I've been reading a lot about the issues the '13s had with heat from the cat. Was this addressed and fixed for 2014 and 2015 or is the cat delete still recommended? Also, anyone on a '14 or '15 notice any heat transfer up to the driver and passenger running dead stock?
Cat delete did not fix the the 13"s. There were many other problems.
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Not a problem...
they did take care of that but you can still do the cat delete. Pipes are available for this. Some do it for the weight or sound and it will still help with the heat..
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No heat issues with the 2014 - no gas smell - evap canister has been moved
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Regardless of what type or style of spyder or other motorcycle that you ride, you are sitting on top of a motor that generates heat. The 14s and up have really addressed the heat issue and have pretty well nailed it so that there is minimum if any heat issues. But you are still sitting on top of an engine and there has to be some heat.
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Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
Regardless of what type or style of spyder or other motorcycle that you ride, you are sitting on top of a motor that generates heat. The 14s and up have really addressed the heat issue and have pretty well nailed it so that there is minimum if any heat issues. But you are still sitting on top of an engine and there has to be some heat.
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Joe,
I get far more heat from the passenger seat than I ever got from the motor, but that's not Can-Ams' fault 
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Ha! Nice one, Joe!
Thanks everyone! I am no stranger to heat. I have ridden big V-twins most of my life. And now, in this second act of my time on this planet I need to be careful of heat and becoming overheated due to the MS. So I look for work-arounds if heat is present in any situation. On a bike the answer is simple: just go faster! lol I just didn't want to cook at a stoplight. I am better served raw! Thanks again, everyone! This is one of the more polite and informative forums I have ever been on. It's good to see, glad to be here!
Originally Posted by PW2013STL
Joe,
I get far more heat from the passenger seat than I ever got from the motor, but that's not Can-Ams' fault
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My 14 has no heat issues at all, they really did it right this time.
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I have a base model '14 RT and have no heat problems at all (previously owned an '08 GS with heat problems). One of the biggest advantages of the 2014's/15, is the split front radiator, moved forward from the '13 position, which have a reverse fan. The fan draws air in while moving, but when you are stopped in traffic, the fan reverses and blows the heat away from you. The fans are loud but you stay cooler 
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No heat issues with the 2015
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Thanks all! I have to be careful with heat nowadays. I feel much better now!
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Originally Posted by PW2013STL
Joe,
I get far more heat from the passenger seat than I ever got from the motor, but that's not Can-Ams' fault
You must be married to my wifes twin. 
Originally Posted by Midian
Ha! Nice one, Joe!
Thanks everyone! I am no stranger to heat. I have ridden big V-twins most of my life. And now, in this second act of my time on this planet I need to be careful of heat and becoming overheated due to the MS. So I look for work-arounds if heat is present in any situation. On a bike the answer is simple: just go faster! lol I just didn't want to cook at a stoplight. I am better served raw! Thanks again, everyone! This is one of the more polite and informative forums I have ever been on. It's good to see, glad to be here!
The 14s and up in the RT series are great.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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put any candy bars in that little glove box in front of the seat.
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put any candy bars in that little glove box in front of the seat.
Even when you think it is cool enough to not melt your Milk Duds, it is. But you could hear your lunch in the glove box on a hot day if you needed to
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's concerning heat or gas smells. Am guessing my opinion will not matter much on heat issues though. I saw 80's once here in my area in 14 years. I don't do Fairbanks much in the summer, so miss out on their 100 degree days. 
I sometimes want to drop my heat off at the next stop, and take off. 
Of course she won't see this post. I don't think !
You'd better check your six... 
