Got the ride back this morning. It is about a 25 minute ride to my house from dealer. Seems very good. Panels were cool to touch and no heat while fueling from under seat. The scoops look nice on my blue Spyder. I'll post pics when I remember how . Bike trip to Vermont starts this Saturday and will be back next Wednesday. Good road test tomorrow and then off we go. Mine was the first one the dealer had done. Took them about 9-10 hours but the next one they are doing is going faster he said. They took their time on mine and the wife is ok with that. Up date and pictures next week. Maybe even some of the trip.
Mine took 5 days, but was worth the wait! You will definitely feel the difference in heat. Let us know if your shifting and mpg changes.
Enjoy your trip!
I gotta say, after another 60 mile ride the panels are cool going down the road and not hot to touch at all. The fan does not come on as often when shutting down either. the "hot foot" issue by my highway pegs isn't as hot but still feel some warmth. I had found that even before repairs I could just angle my feet outward and air would defect into that area and keep it cool anyway. I'm very happy.
Recall repairs very nice. No heat issues. No fumes. Fuel mileage thru the mountains loaded to the max was around 32-34 mpg with 91 octane. Shifting was no different and engine noise seems the same to me. The left side mirror was alittle loose since I owned it last year and that is tighter. But the right side loosened up and the dealer said bring it in anytime and they would fix it while I wait. I am very happy.
I had mine done last week and put about 100 miles on it over the weekend with no heat problems and there were no problems with any fuel smell or filling the tank. Everything looks good. Mine is Black Current and the scoops look like they were made for it
Today I just got my 13 recall done in Selma Tx Kent power Sports great job and a timely manner thank you guys now it's time to ride in the Texas hot weather it's going to be 92 for the high ...
but has anyone thought to ask the dealer how many hours BRP pays them to do this recall?
The official procedure told the dealer they would get 3.6 or 3.7 hours. I think it was 3.6. No way. My tech said the first one took over 6. He'll get it down some but no way it'll ever be 3.6.
The official procedure told the dealer they would get 3.6 or 3.7 hours. I think it was 3.6. No way. My tech said the first one took over 6. He'll get it down some but no way it'll ever be 3.6.
good for you. Yep, it takes about twice as much time as they get paid for. That is after they have done some.
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all on two wheels. More on four or more. Guess I may need to start multi-coloring for three wheels.
On my 4th tank of fuel since the recall was completed.
Must say I had the same result so far, cooler to ride and I seemed to be getter just a bit better mileage too.
(Gas that's being used..not blown off in vapour?)
No fumes.... now see if we all take the bullet when we trade these 2013s $$.... what concerns me is heat degradation that has been done over the last 2 years.
I think all RT 2013 owners should get a free extended 1 year warranty at minimum... yeah.. I'm dreaming..lol
I'm a bit less sceptical than before but concerned about future ramifications still.
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My fuel mileage is roughly the same. We were loaded on the trip and Vermont is mountainous. 32+. I'll see what it is with "normal" useage. I run premium most of the time, 91+. The scoops look great on my blue RTS. I've got to get pictures up after vacation.
Heat recall done!!
. Bike trip to Vermont starts this Saturday and will be back next Wednesday. Good road test tomorrow and then off we go
. Mine was the first one the dealer had done. Took them about 9-10 hours but the next one they are doing is going faster he said. They took their time on mine and the wife is ok with that. Up date and pictures next week. Maybe even some of the trip.
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I'm glad to hear that you can now enjoy the Spyder, in the manner that you were always meant to! 
is Black Current and the scoops look like they were made for it
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