2013 Spyders

[tndog]

Can anybody tell me if it is true that 2013 spyders are suffering from overheating. I am trying to buy one and I was told that 2013 are having problems with overheating.

[Bob Denman]

SOME of them are... :shocked:
Not all of the bikes seem to be affected to the same degree. BRP has come up with several fixes for the problem, and they seem to be helping an awful lot...
If you want to buy one; just make sure that the bike (If it's an ST or RT), has had all of the updates performed... :thumbup:

[352smiley]

I have a 2013 st no overheating issues here.

[NZSpyderRyder]

I have a 2013 ST Ltd and have no problems with overheating.

[DJFaninTN]

13 RT Limited and no real problem here.

go give it a test ride for 45 minutes or so and decide for yourself.

[Chupaca]

A few have had problems. There have been corrections made so all those later produced don't have that issue. Do remember they all have some heat if your not used to ryding any type of vehicle where you sit on top of a large internal combustion engine. As stated when pruchasing make sure all modifications have been done...:thumbup:

[mastertek2000]

13 RT Limited and no problem here.

[napper39]

i got a 13 rt and after all the updates everthing is ok.but make sure you get a grate deal i got 5000 dollars off the list price,and some have gotten moore than that.all the dealers are trying to get reed of what they got left,because the 2014s with the 3 cylender engines are a big upgrade so most people want them.:thumbup::chat:

[SpyderAnn01]

I have a 13 RT, no wait a minute, I had a 13 RT and it had problems. :yikes:

[oldguyinTX]

Can anybody tell me if it is true that 2013 spyders are suffering from overheating. I am trying to buy one and I was told that 2013 are having problems with overheating.

I had the heat problem with my 2013 RT Ltd. Had the 2013-9 upgrade done several weeks ago. Have taken three long trips with the wife since then and there is a huge difference. Just make sure that it is done on the Spyder that you buy. Good Luck!!

[jcthorne]

VERY few of the 13s actually have an overheating problem. IE the engine runs hotter than it can cool itself or boils over. SOME have comfort and gas fume issues related to engine exhaust heat under the plastic engine covers. Ours did, and have been updated by BRP and myself. Comfort issues are gone. 90% of gas fume problems are gone.

I have seen more STs with acutal overheating problems than RTs.

[ARCTIC]

I dove into a 2013 st. They were sharply discounted and I got a GREAT deal on a trade. So far the first 300 miles are good but I've only ridden in 70-80°F weather. As Jcthorne pointed out the bike usually isn't overheating itself it's people getting too much heat radiating off the machine causing issues

[bullant12]

Previously owned an 2010 RT and went to a 2013 RT. No regrets!

[ARtraveler]

There are a lot of threads about the overheating of the 2013's. There have been some factory fixes for the problems. People are reporting success and some, not success.

Very good deals are out there on unsold new ones. They come with a full factory warranty, and are supposed to be updated before they are sold. Will you get a good one? Is it worth playing the roulette game to save some money? Only you can decide which is the best option for you. A competent service department should also be a part of the equation.

A long test drive on the one you wish to purchase is good advice.

[Larry rt]

They come with an additional two year warranty now also, just like the 2014.

[ARtraveler]

They come with an additional two year warranty now also, just like the 2014.

Also got a flyer with my 2014 parts catalog that shows up to a $2,500 rebate on the 2013's. That's a VERY good deal also. :thumbup:

[Dragonrider]

Find a new 2012 instead, and buy it. Then you won't have those concerns....