Hot thighs

[Grumpy1129]

I am new to Spyder lovers and have recently purchased a 2014 RT S. I'm really enjoying my Spyder but today I rode several hundred miles and I had a problem with my thighs getting really hot right by the glove box. What can be done? Any help is appreciated.

[SpyderAnn01]

What kind of pants are you wearing? A good thick pair of jeans with no nylon in them should keep you cool.

[Wildrice]

What kind of pants are you wearing? A good thick pair of jeans with no nylon in them should keep you cool.

I love good looking hot thighs---I have a very short attention span & leave my nylons out of this conversation..
Darrell

[asp125]

Are hot thighs accompanied by exhaust popping on deceleration, or increased exhaust smell while idling? Might be a failing exhaust gasket.

[DGoebel]

Though not required by '14's and later, I've heard of several who installed the '13 Heat recall vents which helped push more cool air under the side panels, making them cooler, the scoop inlet under the arrow below.
Small Front SpyderIchthys.jpg

[Cruzr Joe]

go to www.airhawk.com and buy the "R" Version Cruiser seat cushion and solve your problem, they have a 60 day full refund if it don't solve the problem


Cruzr Joe

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I am new to Spyder lovers and have recently purchased a 2014 RT S. I'm really enjoying my Spyder but today I rode several hundred miles and I had a problem with my thighs getting really hot right by the glove box. What can be done? Any help is appreciated.

..... Check your Owners Manual .... Riding - NAKED - is prohibited ...... Sorry I couldn't resist , However I have the Same year and model you do .... 35,000 mi. some in 97 * weather ... I have never felt any heat in that area ..... Mike

[Wrongway]

I am new to Spyder lovers and have recently purchased a 2014 RT S. I'm really enjoying my Spyder but today I rode several hundred miles and I had a problem with my thighs getting really hot right by the glove box. What can be done? Any help is appreciated.

I had the heat kit installed on my 2011. Although it was designed for the 2013's I believe it fits your 2014 as well.
it stopped a lot of the blasting hot air that was coming up between the seat and the glove box.
The kit itself is under $70.00. I paid 1 hour labour for the install. Well worth the cost to me.

[JayBros]

.....I have the Same year and model you do .... 35,000 mi. some in 97 * weather ... I have never felt any heat in that area ..... Mike

The same with me at 33,000+, with either Levis or mesh riding pants.

[Dennis in Lodi]

On warm days I would open my Baker Wings and cut a breeze directly through the Hot Thigh area. Cold weather I shut them down and I picked up extra heat from the motor.
http://www.bakerbuiltairwings.com/pr...=1SPYRTACRAWUP

[UtahPete]

Though not required by '14's and later, I've heard of several who installed the '13 Heat recall vents which helped push more cool air under the side panels, making them cooler, the scoop inlet under the arrow below.
Small Front SpyderIchthys.jpg

This is the solution. Did it to both of my 2014RTLs. It comes with heat shield material for that area your thighs are closest to. Works.

[BUZZARD II]

Grump, I have a 2016 RT-S and have the same problem here in Virginia, even today. That should change for the next 6 or 7 months in two more days.

You're in Arizona, you're screwed.

[spyderfish]

I had the heat kit installed on my 2011. Although it was designed for the 2013's I believe it fits your 2014 as well.
it stopped a lot of the blasting hot air that was coming up between the seat and the glove box.
The kit itself is under $70.00. I paid 1 hour labour for the install. Well worth the cost to me.

Do you have a part number or link for 2013 Magnesium STS??

tia,

[UtahPete]

Do you have a part number or link for 2013 Magnesium STS?? tia,

I think it is only available for the RT (any color because the kit parts are black)

[Wrongway]

Do you have a part number or link for 2013 Magnesium STS??

tia,

Sorry Tia but mine is an RT. Not sure what number you need for the STS

[JP58]

I have a 15 RTS mine was warm in an around glove box. My thighs and crotch were warm. I got the scoops and now it's always cool in any temp. They look cool to.

[Wrongway]

I have a 15 RTS mine was warm in an around glove box. My thighs and crotch were warm. I got the scoops and now it's always cool in any temp. They look cool to.

You're right about the scoops looking cool. A guy with a 2014 RT came up to me at a coffee shop the other day. He wondered what year my Spyder was because of the scoops.
I explained it to him and he said that he doesn't care about the acoustic panel modifications but he's going to order the kit so he can have scoops.
His spyder is white so it should look pretty cool.

[Deanna777]

I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 and I haven't had that problem.


I wear jeans when riding.

Deanna

[Grumpy1129]

Are hot thighs accompanied by exhaust popping on deceleration, or increased exhaust smell while idling? Might be a failing exhaust gasket.

No, I was riding across the desert and it was 105deg.

[stevencovert]

Though not required by '14's and later, I've heard of several who installed the '13 Heat recall vents which helped push more cool air under the side panels, making them cooler, the scoop inlet under the arrow below.
Small Front SpyderIchthys.jpg

I installed the scoops (pics in another thread) on my 2016 RTS. Big difference in heat near the glove box. The kit is only $50 (which is amazing). However you gotta drill holes in your tupperware. You'll probably miss one or two spots, but they get covered up. Also the plastic is cheap looking, I used black plasti-dip to paint them before installing. You can see the shiny plastic above - was already scratched up with tiny scratches out of the box. Kit comes with stick on insulation for the tupperware also, that helps keep your legs cool. Works great so far, glove box stays same temp as outside now instead of baking my phone!!

Details in this thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ghlight=scoops


Steve