New Side panels

[SNOOPY]

Snoopy, have you done anything about getting those new 2014 side panels yet?
I just on the Spderpops BumkSkid, Fox shock absorbers, RonBar and heim links installed.

Amazing how much smoother the bike is and the improvement in overall response/handling is
after changing the OEM shocks and sway bar!

Thanks to Ron for his sway bar and all the recommendations I have read to change the shocks to Fox (same as those in RSS)!
The mod is very cost effective.

I havent been been able to ride mine yet w the bad weather.

I haven't looked into the panels yet.

$900 is a big chunk when I'm not having any real issues.

[Benggolf]

So has anyone other than Carl installed these new panels on their STS?
Just hoping to get some feedback on how effective they are.

[SNOOPY]

Buy me the panels and I'll give you feedback on them.

[Benggolf]

Buy me the panels and I'll give you feedback on them.

That's a great idea but you won't ride now!
The bitter winter affecting you Snoopy?

[SNOOPY]

True

[Benggolf]

True

Noticed you getting edgy.....
Take it easy; maybe start up your STS and get some saddle time. The exhaust sounds and fumes might
compensate for a short ride now that it is icy and bitterly cold. Brrrr!

Good time to test that First Gear Cover Alls.

[SNOOPY]

Yeah, itching to try out the shocks. By the time I try it out I won't remember how it felt stock

[quickster47]

I have found that when the temperatures outside are freezing the ST-S does not put out enough heat to keep one warm so I have really not made any conclusion on how well they are going to reduce the heat. Then again, I never really had too much of a heat problem with my ST-S.

More later...

Carl

[Bavarianami]

My CA dealer, JetWorld in Castaic, ordered the two panels for me at a price of $181 a piece. Wanted them in the color of my ST LTD, but they are only available so far in black. I can deal with that as my ST L is in pearl white and the black might just be a nice contrast to the rest of the Spyder. If I don't like the color, I can have them painted. Has anyone done this changeout with the panels? I'm curious if I can do it myself, or if I should give the panels to my dealer here in Bavaria where I live to do? Will see when they arrive. This is a practical addition to my ST LTD as the German plates up front are long and restrict the air coming in to the air intakes. This should give me some relief from the heat from the Rotax I would hope. Best from Bavaria! Rick

[SNOOPY]

My CA dealer, JetWorld in Castaic, ordered the two panels for me at a price of $181 a piece. Wanted them in the color of my ST LTD, but they are only available so far in black. I can deal with that as my ST L is in pearl white and the black might just be a nice contrast to the rest of the Spyder. If I don't like the color, I can have them painted. Has anyone done this changeout with the panels? I'm curious if I can do it myself, or if I should give the panels to my dealer here in Bavaria where I live to do? Will see when they arrive. This is a practical addition to my ST LTD as the German plates up front are long and restrict the air coming in to the air intakes. This should give me some relief from the heat from the Rotax I would hope. Best from Bavaria! Rick

Read through this thread, there are more than just 2 panels needed unfortunately.

Not so hard to do if you have all the correct parts, there is a parts list listed here somewhere as well.

[Benggolf]

Here's the list of parts needed to do the 2014side panel conversion on the STS:
1. Circuit Yellow

Part #	Price	Description	Qnty
250000069	$29.70	Panel Nut M5 X 0.8. Model-ST	1
250000577	$3.98	Torx Screw K40 X 12	4
517302785	$6.20	Clip	1
704930141	$33.98	Can-Am Decal for Yello Model	1
705007329	$24.99	LH Upper Side Panel	1
705007330	$24.99	RH Upper Side Panel	1
705007691	$204.99	Circuit Yellow LH Front Pannel	1
705007702	$204.99	Circuit Yellow RH Front Pannel	1
705007745	$169.99	Circuit Yellow LH Upper Side Panel	1
705007746	$169.99	Circuit Yellow RH Upper Side Panel	1
518327600	$11.99	LH Upper Side Panel Foam	1
518325518	$14.99	RH Upper Side Panel Foam	1
	$900.78

[flamingobabe]

I'm waiting to see what experiences Carl has and then decide if I order the new 2014 Air-flow panels.....Bavarianami ...I also have the pearl white 2013 ST and waiting to see the black color to help decide if I order white or black...but only after Carl gets to test for everyone...thanks Carl

[Zenagirl]

Here's the list of parts needed to do the 2014side panel conversion on the STS:
1. Circuit Yellow

Part #	Price	Description	Qnty
250000069	$29.70	Panel Nut M5 X 0.8. Model-ST	1
250000577	$3.98	Torx Screw K40 X 12	4
517302785	$6.20	Clip	1
704930141	$33.98	Can-Am Decal for Yello Model	1
705007329	$24.99	LH Upper Side Panel	1
705007330	$24.99	RH Upper Side Panel	1
705007691	$204.99	Circuit Yellow LH Front Pannel	1
705007702	$204.99	Circuit Yellow RH Front Pannel	1
705007745	$169.99	Circuit Yellow LH Upper Side Panel	1
705007746	$169.99	Circuit Yellow RH Upper Side Panel	1
518327600	$11.99	LH Upper Side Panel Foam	1
518325518	$14.99	RH Upper Side Panel Foam	1
	$900.78

hmmmm, almost $1000 in parts to take care of the heat problems on the ST, wonder how much in labor for the dealer to do it for me? sigh.

[Benggolf]

If you decide on having the dealer install the panels for you, I suggest you take the opportunity
to have them wrap the exhaust pipes, insulate the gas tank and perform Service Bulletin #2013-9 all at the same time.

To just swap out the panels, my best "guesstimate" is 1.5-2 hours max.

[quickster47]

I rode this weekend and on Sunday put 326 miles on our ST-S with the newly installed 2104 panels. It was 40 degrees when we left in the morning and around noon in Nashville it was 72 degrees. These temperatures came from the ST-S dash cluster.

The new panels appeared to funnel in the cool outside air quite well and this also appeared to keep the engine area cool but as to how much, it is difficult to say. The temperature gauge never went above four bars during our Sunday ride. There was no stop-n-go traffic situations mostly backroad riding as we checked out a few of the local vineyards.

I think more testing is needed and in some hotter weather conditions. That will be coming soon and I will report back my findings.

As for right now, I think the new panels are doing exactly as intended, bringing in outside air and bathing the engine compartment with that air.

I did get several compliments from other Spyder ryders about how 'kool' looking the new panels were and several thought it was actually a 2014. When my dealer 'Mountain Motor Sports' actually my ST-S they thought it was a 2014 model.

Carl

[Mets79ST2013]

Benggolf,

Thanks for the info is great to know they have in my bikes color..

[quickster47]

hmmmm, almost $1000 in parts to take care of the heat problems on the ST, wonder how much in labor for the dealer to do it for me? sigh.

If you have all the parts in hand, should take no more than two hours. And that includes applying the new CanAm decals.

It is really a piece of cake to do. Nothing about the parts swap is rocket science.

Carl

[Benggolf]

Thought I share some pictures of the latest mod to our STS.

photo 21.jpgphoto 20.jpg

Thank you Carl for all your assistance and feedback.
Had Greater Vancouver Powersports do the install. Am happy with the end result.

[SNOOPY]

Nice!






LOL


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[quickster47]

Benggolf that looks mighty good. Proud of you for taking that leap of faith.

We took another ride of 263 miles and I must say I think there is a definite improvement in the cooling. But the true test will be when things warm up. We shall see, we shall see.

Carl

[Bob Denman]

Thought I share some pictures of the latest mod to our STS.

photo 21.jpgphoto 20.jpg

Thank you Carl for all your assistance and feedback.
Had Greater Vancouver Powersports do the install. Am happy with the end result.

Looking plenty good...

[flamingobabe]

I so want to order some of the new 2014 air-flow panels.....but just not trusting the 2013ST just yet....if I put 2000 + miles on with no issues...I'll purchase a set....thinking about going with the black ones...for some contrast

[Bob Denman]

We're all hoping that the Good Luck; continues for you!

[Benggolf]

Benggolf that looks mighty good. Proud of you for taking that leap of faith.

We took another ride of 263 miles and I must say I think there is a definite improvement in the cooling. But the true test will be when things warm up. We shall see, we shall see.

Carl

Thank you for the compliment Carl. After performing Service Bulletin #2013-9 and seeing improvements, I was more inclined to to this mod. I figured an additional $900.00+ was worth the upgrade to look like a 2014 model anyway. You can imagine what it will cost us (in depreciation alone) to switch to a 2014 STS.

All is well right now and hope she will remain reasonably cooler than before when summer rolls around.
Now I have more faith in BRP!



Now I have a little more faith in BRP.Now contemplating on doing the exhaust wrap and fuel tank insulation.

[Benggolf]

I so want to order some of the new 2014 air-flow panels.....but just not trusting the 2013ST just yet....if I put 2000 + miles on with no issues...I'll purchase a set....thinking about going with the black ones...for some contrast

Did you have your dealer perform Service Bulletin #2013-9 yet? If not, you should soonest possible as
I definitely noticed it ran a lot smoother and cooler after the service.