HAVE YOU HAD THE 2013 RT RECALL WORK DONE YET?

[MouthPiece]

It's a good point, but for those who don't have pegs, but instead the floorboards that come with the 2013 RT-S, then you are going to have your toes blasted by the lower "torch hole". With that said though, I have found (at least on my RT-S) that there is a slight drop in heat coming from that hole. I would describe it as tolerable. I'm talking about riding in 96 degree Flarda weather with my spyder reading 106.

Chris

[jaherbst]

I havn't had mine done yet, I really don't have an excessive heat problem with mine..

Do it! I would guess it would increase the value at a later date and help you sell or trade the bike when the time comes.

Jack

[Bob Denman]

For what it will cost you; ($0); it will certainly help with the resale value later!

[Highwayman2013]

Had the scoops put on my 2012 today. It keeps the heat away from the front of the seat, glove box and upper frame. My dealer, Proshop in Henderson NV did the work and BRP picked up the tab. Total cost $0. If you are having a heat problem on a 2010 to 2012 it doesn't hurt to ask.

[dshogman]

The stuff from BRP on the recall says about 4 hours - dealer is telling me maybe 6+.
Also how do the black scoops look on the red Spyder???

[robmorg]

I hope they take six hours to do yours. "Careful" is better than "quick".

The two-tone black scoops should look great on your red RT. Red/Black is a striking combination. Most folks have liked the way the scoops look on any color RT. There have been very few complaints about how they look expressed here on the forum. I had the same concern with my brown RT, but they do look good.

[dshogman]

Yes, he took over 6 hours to do the whole job. I watched some of it and he was very meticulous.
So my question: I've had the right side upper hole blocked with a Spyderpops plate and the lower hole open since I got the RT. He suggested the open grillwork part with the lower hole blocked. I see others have taken that part from a '14 and fitted it to their '13s.
What is the difference in airflow between the two openings?? Why close off the bottom and leave the top open? Does that really direct all the heat above your foot? I do not use highway pegs by the way.
Thanks for any thoughts you might have......

[Magdave]

Yes, he took over 6 hours to do the whole job. I watched some of it and he was very meticulous.
So my question: I've had the right side upper hole blocked with a Spyderpops plate and the lower hole open since I got the RT. He suggested the open grillwork part with the lower hole blocked. I see others have taken that part from a '14 and fitted it to their '13s.
What is the difference in airflow between the two openings?? Why close off the bottom and leave the top open? Does that really direct all the heat above your foot? I do not use highway pegs by the way.
Thanks for any thoughts you might have......

For the most part yes. With the '14 part the honey comb is deep enough that it directs the airflow outward when sitting still.Stand by the trunk and look at the radiator as it is not it is a straight shot back at you leg when the fan is running.

[jcthorne]

Yes, he took over 6 hours to do the whole job. I watched some of it and he was very meticulous.
So my question: I've had the right side upper hole blocked with a Spyderpops plate and the lower hole open since I got the RT. He suggested the open grillwork part with the lower hole blocked. I see others have taken that part from a '14 and fitted it to their '13s.
What is the difference in airflow between the two openings?? Why close off the bottom and leave the top open? Does that really direct all the heat above your foot? I do not use highway pegs by the way.
Thanks for any thoughts you might have......

I wish you luck with your post recall 2013. Louise had hers done and other than 160 miles leaving her stranded twice, its been in the shop since. BRP is trying to figure out what went wrong but it appears there is damage to the wiring harness or connectors due to the relocation of components and the severity of the work done. They will eventually find and fix it I guess.

We purchased a new 2015 and Mancuso all but refused to take the 2013 as a trade. We still own it as they would not give us even half of NADA value....

[robmorg]

For the most part yes. With the '14 part the honey comb is deep enough that it directs the airflow outward when sitting still.Stand by the trunk and look at the radiator as it is not it is a straight shot back at you leg when the fan is running.

Much less heat on my right foot now, except when I try to put it up on the highway peg.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I wish you luck with your post recall 2013. Louise had hers done and other than 160 miles leaving her stranded twice, its been in the shop since. BRP is trying to figure out what went wrong but it appears there is damage to the wiring harness or connectors due to the relocation of components and the severity of the work done. They will eventually find and fix it I guess.

We purchased a new 2015 and Mancuso all but refused to take the 2013 as a trade. We still own it as they would not give us even half of NADA value....

That sucks. But considering that Louise's machine is the only one with any real problems that has been reported here, I'd place my bets on the techs having done a grandiloquent foul up.

[tedlmac]

Where do you get all that stuff done toat?

[tedlmac]

Does the safety recall air scoops remove the 4 lights from ?
I like my lights and dont have that big a heat problam

[jcthorne]

That sucks. But considering that Louise's machine is the only one with any real problems that has been reported here, I'd place my bets on the techs having done a grandiloquent foul up.

Don't be so sure hers is the only one....Its not.

[robmorg]

Does the safety recall air scoops remove the 4 lights from ?
I like my lights and dont have that big a heat problem

They will remove the lower air deflectors, but no lights are removed. The new scoops look fine when everything's put back together. Regardless of how much excess heat you have now, you WILL have less after you get the recall done. Also, the bike will run better, and you will get better fuel economy.

[MouthPiece]

[QUOTE=robmorg;1044653]They will remove the lower air deflectors, but no lights are removed. The new scoops look fine when everything's put back together. Regardless of how much excess heat you have now, you WILL have less after you get the recall done. Also, the bike will run better, and you will get better fuel economy.[/QUOTE


And it will really run better if you have them change out the plugs and wires while they are doing the work.