Heat recall on other model RT's?

[pslawing]

Has anyone heard of dealers doing any heat recall work on 2012 RT's like they are doing on the 2013's?

[Dan McNally]

I haven't . . . enter your VIN at this link and any recalls that are required on your Spyder will show up.

http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/owners/...in-lookup.html

[Bob Denman]

Nope... There's nothing for any of the other model year bikes.
What sort of problem are you having with the bike?

[pslawing]

Bob,
None really, just thought the vents they are putting on the 13's would fit the 12's. I guess I'm use to some heat coming off the rt side. I've put Spyderpops block off plates and did the cat bypass. Still not as cool as my husband's 2015!

[Bob Denman]

The 2015s are a completely different animal.
With the TWO radiators out in front of the front suspension; you get no hot air being blown onto you by the radiator fans.
When I had my 2010 I ran a "test" on it to see how bad the heat could be.
We had a 95 degree day up here (about as bad as we ever get to see), so I stripped down to just shorts and my helmet, and went for a ride...
Out in the open: no noticeable heat at all from the bike. It wasn't until I found a bit of stop & go traffic, that I started to feel any heat from the bike. Even with that; the ambient temperatures were FAR more disagreeable, than the bike's heat.

[finless]

FYI, on facebook two people now have said their dealers were told by BRP that in good will the scoops can be ordered and installed on 2010-2012 Spyder. If still under warranty it is free. If not it is $175 for labor.

Here is one post:

Those on RT's that aren't the 2013, our dealership here just told us about BRP's goodwill for the other years RT. If you are still under warranty, they will give you the new scoops and cover the labor to install the new parts. If you are not under warranty, they are giving you the parts but you have to pay the labor. Our shop is only charging 175$ for the labor. I removed the blockoff plate at time of the recall work and I feel some heat but it's not an uncomfortable heat. Of course my legs are too short to reach them highway foot rests I have but.. after a 600 mile ride last weekend, I can say I did not have ANY uncomfortable heat moments, even with the block off removed.

Bob

[RockyMountainRider50]

Has anyone heard of dealers doing any heat recall work on 2012 RT's like they are doing on the 2013's?

I contacted one of our dealers here in the Mile High who got authorization from BRP to install the Air scoop intake on my 2012 RT LTD at no cost to me. Will be dropping it off on next Wednesday and pick-up on Thursday. Will see if any changes after the install is complete.

[Mickay]

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[Bensonoid]

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Did you use the chainsaw to cut the hole for the scoops? If so nice job.

[pslawing]

Lake Norman Powersports in NC did mine at no Cost! What a difference! Side panels cool to touch! Loving my machine!!
Thanks guys for all your input! Your the best!

[Mickay]

Did you use the chainsaw to cut the hole for the scoops? If so nice job.

I cut nothing. I leave the original hole vent. The scoop run the wind through oem hole.

[finless]

I cut nothing. I leave the original hole vent. The scoop run the wind through oem hole.

If you did not cut the panel how did you get the "lip" of the scoops in the hole so the scopes did not have a gap from the panel?

Bob

[Wazoo]

I read the whole thread and saw reference to two TSTs (apart from the 2013 bulletin):

TST61Y010S09

TST#112333

Are they both correct? I've seen the 2nd one multiple times but the first one referenced just a single time?

[Mickay]

I pay and install myself. Was 73$cnd 85$cnd. Ask you parts service for the scoop only.
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[finless]

Interesting thing I notice in your pictures and it makes sense!
The kit provides a tie bar (bracket) on each side for when the Acoustic panels are removed.
Having removed the acoustic panels before on my 2011 I did notice the bottom part was loose e.g. can move up and down.
So that tie bar is important!

You should not remove your acoustic panels without having that!

Bob

[Highwayman2013]

I did remove them Monday for our Tuesday morning ride. No change in the heat at the front of the seat for my wife. Still need those scoops.

[Danz28]

Has anyone heard of dealers doing any heat recall work on 2012 RT's like they are doing on the 2013's?

My dealer said he could put in request and they would do it for them if there was a customer complaint but they are not volunteering the recall for the 2012. I will be doing it this winter most likely... In fall and early spring the heat is kinda nice in New England

[kilcranp]

I just went to my dealer her in Tucson, As. They are going to work to get the vents for my 2012 RT-S approved. One of the service writers thinks theyshould have just wfitten the TST for all the 2010 to 2013 models.

We'll see how it goes.

[scarletspyder]

just got a 2011. seen this thread. Are these vent kits still available?

Thanks

[jcthorne]

Yes

[scarletspyder]

Yes

where might I get one? I assume dealers aren't installing them anymore and I purchased my 2011 used without warranty. Or do they still perform this as a recall?


Thanks