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2015 RT Limited, Heat coming up the front of the seat
The other day the wife and I went for a ride, it was 104 outside when this happen, after riding for about 30 minutes the heat started coming up at the front of my seat getting really hot on the inner thighs...........any suggestions.......
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Get used to it. Always gets hot "down there". Along with the hot riding conditions, probably hotter than usual.
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Originally Posted by tmarsanto
The other day the wife and I went for a ride, it was 104 outside when this happen, after riding for about 30 minutes the heat started coming up at the front of my seat getting really hot on the inner thighs...........any suggestions.......
There has been discussion on other threads about installing the 2013 air scoop kit provided by BRP as a fix to the overheating problem in those earlier years to the later models to help relieve the heat in the cockpit area. I have a 2014 RTL and purchased the kit on the advice of this forum but haven't installed it yet so can't tell you how well it works.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...715-Air-Scoops
Last edited by UtahPete; 08-07-2017 at 12:12 PM.
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Your Spyder is trying to tell you that it is too hot to be riding.
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Originally Posted by tmarsanto
The other day the wife and I went for a ride, it was 104 outside when this happen, after riding for about 30 minutes the heat started coming up at the front of my seat getting really hot on the inner thighs...........any suggestions.......
I installed the 2013 air vents on my 2015 RTS works good lowering the Temperature on my seat
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Install the scoops as mentioned above.... I have a 2012 RT and my friend has a 2014 RT. I installed scoops on both bikes and the heat is gone.........................20170526_121406.jpg
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
There has been discussion on other threads about installing the 2013 air scoop kit provided by BRP as a fix to the overheating problem in those earlier years to the later models to help relieve the heat in the cockpit area. I have a 2014 RTL and purchased the kit on the advice of this forum but haven't installed it yet so can't tell you how well it works.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...715-Air-Scoops
Another vote for scoops. Hot air no longer coming from the glove box, and the engine on my 2010 even runs cooler.
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Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
Your Spyder is trying to tell you that it is too hot to be riding.
haha...........probably so
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Just be careful when riding in that type of heat. It can sneak up on you; speaking from experience. If you do, take plenty of breaks and TONS of water and electrolytes. Ride happy but ride safe...
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BitSlayer
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
There has been discussion on other threads about installing the 2013 air scoop kit provided by BRP as a fix to the overheating problem in those earlier years to the later models to help relieve the heat in the cockpit area. I have a 2014 RTL and purchased the kit on the advice of this forum but haven't installed it yet so can't tell you how well it works.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...715-Air-Scoops
Will check it out......thanks
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Originally Posted by BitSlayer
Just be careful when riding in that type of heat. It can sneak up on you; speaking from experience. If you do, take plenty of breaks and TONS of water and electrolytes. Ride happy but ride safe...
Thanks for the info...........
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I have a 2013 RTL that has had the Heat Recall done, I can carry a chocolate bar in my glove box (White bike) and not have them melt into a puddle. I also did some other mods that were recommended for 2013's, but I think the '14 and later reverse radiator flow takes care of that.
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I just removed the lower (OEM) wind wings. This allows for more air flow over my knee area. When cool weather returns, the wings go back on.
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I put the vents on my 2011 RT and it really helped with the heat.
I have the adjustable lower air deflectors which helps.
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
There has been discussion on other threads about installing the 2013 air scoop kit provided by BRP as a fix to the overheating problem in those earlier years to the later models to help relieve the heat in the cockpit area. I have a 2014 RTL and purchased the kit on the advice of this forum but haven't installed it yet so can't tell you how well it works.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...715-Air-Scoops
I installed mine a while back and it is a diffident improvement. Well worth the cost and the work to install it.
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For all of you that gave a negative review of the 2013 rt. Suffer! It is the cooles bike out there withe recall done!
I would definitely recommend the scoops for all ! You won't believe the difference!
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We cut an old windshield Sun shield to fit under the seat. Keeps the engine heat off the seat. Much cooler
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If you ever replace your seat, get a tallbox or other extra length seat. Being and inch or 2 back from the heat has kept my chestnuts from roasting on the open fire.
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PUT THEM ON
my wifes and she loves them not that big a deal to install if you have a good dealer tape up your panels where cut and holes go they have a template c if they will mark cut for you
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I am feeling this same thing on my 2017 F3T Heat coming up from the engine to the seat area and on my right leg from the thigh to the ankle. Did not feel this on my F3S. Does not even have to be that hot out. Anything from 85 degrees and up I start to feel it after about 10 min.
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