TOO MUCH HEAT! And I alost passed out.

[jerpinoy]

Your should not be too hot to cause blisters. Did you ever get the dealer checked it?

[markjperry]

I'm not sure if anyone has said this so far but maybe because its a 2008 and not a newer version that you may be having all of these problems.

I am T-10 complete paraplegic of 39 years. I have seven thousand miles on my 2011 Can Am Spyder. I have never burned or blistered my feet or my legs on any ride. I did a three day ride to Laconia, New Hampshire from Massachusetts and back last summer in 96 degree weather all three days. I did wear motorcycle pants and regular hiking boots. I had no problems after the ride. I do have my header pipe wrapped as well as a fan can. it does get warm to hot while riding but not to the degree that you're talking about as far as the amount of heat on your face. most of the time I ride with a pair of jeans and sneakers but I only ride up to two hours at a time. If I plan to go on a longer ride and if it's hotter I will wear the motorcycle pants and hiking boots.best of luck.

Mark

[Edsts]

That cold be a big factor .

[stallion143]

Whwe, i am glad we got that cleared up

"That's gonna leave a mark....."

Sorry, couldn't resist....

[ptbperegrine]

[QUOTE=HotWheels;653159]I AM BACK!!! Hey every one its been a 1 year since i started this post. I and i have had one hell of a year. I recovered from my spine surgery done in 09 and i just recently and clear of hip surgery done in February 2013. So i am new and improved but i am still dealing with bike being TO HOT to deal with when i ride on warm temperature outside.

So i am back at this post to get some more answers. This is what i changed so far:

I wear High Top Sneaks with the double socks to protect my feet from another burn.
I had the pipes wrapped as well as the inside of the plastics isolated with the heat resistant material.
I have all the mods from spyderpops.
And i have ordered new and longer floor boards on it way.

But i am still getting so much heat from the bottom up into my face and body when i am at a stop. If i don't pour cold water on my face i feel like passing out again. So long day rides are hard to deal with but i refuse to give up now.

So i am going to quote a few things i read hear and hope that i can get some more information please.

My 1st ride (as a passenger), my son as the rider,commented that he thought his "Boots were on fire" when we were caught in heavy traffic on a hot summers day.

I followed the tips from Spyderriders.net and have a completely transformed machine! ZERO heat issues in the hot Australian summer!

"New Spyder owners, often before they take delivery, will sometimes ask me "what will I need". So much is personal taste but consider the following in order of priority (in my opinion only) .

1. RT and RS - A lower belt guard for $49. Not included as standard and protects the bottom of the belt from stones that could cost you a $700 belt and perhaps sprockets too. (see right) I was suprised at the Spyder Royale how few had belt guards fitted. A "must" in my opinion.
2. RT and RS - A stiffer sway bar. Arguably the best dollars you could spend on the Spyders handling. Keeps it flatter in corners and eliminates most of the body roll. Simple to fit and gets positive feedback from almost all who have tried it.
3. RT and RS- Heat control. Both the RS and RT have areas that transfer too much hot air to the rider. Spyderpops makes several heat shields for both models to control this and improve engine cooling.
4. RS only- Handlebar risers - depending on your personal ergonomic needs these lift the bars and move them back to a more comfortable riding position. (See right) .
5. RS and RT - Highway brackets- again depends on your personal ergonomic needs these allow you to move your feet about 300mm forward and straighten your legs out on long rides.
6. RS and RT- Auxillary LED lighting. Considered by some as "bling" while other see it as a safety issue ensuring you are seen. Assorted lighting modules including auxilliary brake tail and side lights make you hard to miss on the road..
7. RS and RT - Smooth Spyder Belt tensioner. The Spyder has a very long drive belt which often induces vibration. Many people consider a belt tensioning device a good investment reducing vibration and extending mechanical life.

Details of all of the above and more can be seen on my Accessories page. "

[Bob Ledford]

Check your exhaust gaskets, they could be blown out.

Wouldn't be hearing a raw unruffled exhaust noise. Everything I ever heard with leaking exhaust told on itself?

Does the Rotax have something I have not experienced yet? Enlighten me!

[ptbperegrine]

Don't sip. Drink! Think of your body as a radiator. If it gets hot would you put a "sip" in it? Of course not. Electrolyte replacement products like Gatorade are no substitute for water. One bottle per day may be fine. Then drink water.

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I have to disagree with you on this, no offence intended. I'm an ex-glider pilot, we fly under a transparent canopy, usually in the sun and the higher you get, the lower the humidity which dries you out even faster.
In gliding, the golden rule is sip, sip, sip - at a minimum, once every 15-20 mins. All the manuals teach us that we can become dangerously dehydrated in 30 minutes. When that happens, it affects your judgement, your reflexes and your energy. These are exactly the issues that everyone on the road, especially bike riders, can't afford to take for granted.

From personal experience I can tell you that starting out (in Summer) with cold - very cold water, makes each sip a real refreshment. Inevitably, it will warm up & taste less wonderful as time goes on. I start out putting pure, fresh lime juice in the container and then adding water to your taste. Even if your water gets reasonably hot, the lime juice keeps it palatable & refreshing. In the same vein, if you need a glucose boost, don't mess around with proprietary mixes, a couple of barley sugar sweets will give all the energy pickup you need. DON'T just eat them, they will lose their boost effect & not provide a pick up. Two or three unsweetened muesli bars or similar should cover your energy needs for anything but a very long run. The above is all what the cross country glider pilots use & it works very well.