Just finished installing my new Spyderpops KOTT Grille.

[GDoc]

These are on my short list as well, but I'm wondering if anyone has seen a rise in coolant temps with them in place. I doubt that it would show on the "Temp" gauge unless its a drastic change, and I'm unaware if its possible to get the true coolant temp via the diagnostics port.

Thanks in advance!

Hey there, I'm curious if you had opportunity to ride more after removing the covers. See any difference in fan run frequency or duration?

Hey Poppies65, one guy said he added screen to his grills to keep the bugs out. Wonder if that made any change to the temp on the Spyder. Ride safe wear your gear and watch out for the cagers, but most of all enjoy the ride. GDoc

[slhanks004]

I have the KOTT grill covers and ended up not installing them on my 2022 because I could not get them in place without bending them. Anyone have any suggestions? Yes, I followed the instructions.

[K80Shooter]

I have the KOTT grill covers and ended up not installing them on my 2022 because I could not get them in place without bending them. Anyone have any suggestions? Yes, I followed the instructions.

They are a little tricky/frustrating for sure. You may need to flex them a little but not enough to bend them. You just need to get them in the right angle, and they will slide right in. My Right side was a lot easier than the left which I did 1st.

Also watch the install video, it helps a lot.

[Poppie65]

Thank you GDoc, I'll my eye out for any updates.

There are so many variables that have to be taken in consideration (ambient temp, RPMs, ride vs idle time, etc.) And also, the Spyder owner would have had to have been paying attention to water temp, fan cycles, and so on.

I'm not sure that we'll know for certain without tapping into the diagnostics and recording before & after under very similar conditions.

Edit...In the news earlier this week I read a report of a double emergence this spring of cicadas in different areas of the USA. This may entice me to go ahead and pull the trigger on the grill guards.

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/ra...time-221-years