Excessive Heat on ST Bars

[SNOOPY]

If it fails.

Oops, just misunderstood your wording.

[SNOOPY]

Do you feel your bike is hot, not the engine because is a different type of heat, one that is coming up from the sides of your seat...that is the heat that we feel on our ST, also after riding for 45 minutes or so.

I think you're referring to trapped in heat from little airflow. Mine wasn't that bad, but as precautions I added some heat shield to my side panels near my seat and leg areas, wrapped most of my upper exhaust tubes, and drill some large holes in the plastic pans under the bike.

All just in hopes of alleviating any discomforts in the future.

[billybovine]

I think you're referring to trapped in heat from little airflow. Mine wasn't that bad, but as precautions I added some heat shield to my side panels near my seat and leg areas, wrapped most of my upper exhaust tubes, and drill some large holes in the plastic pans under the bike.

All just in hopes of alleviating any discomforts in the future.

First I added heat shielding insulation to the side panels near my legs and I don't think that did any good at all. Then I blocked the airflow with some close cell foam weather stripping from the hardware store. I sealed the area between the inner plastic panel and outer side panels. Also between the top of the frame and the top center panel. There is no more hot air coming out from under the seat. I no longer have excess heat comfort issue at all anymore. The foam cost me 15 bucks and I have half a roll left.

[SNOOPY]

First I added heat shielding insulation to the side panels near my legs and I don't think that did any good at all. Then I blocked the airflow with some close cell foam weather stripping from the hardware store. I sealed the area between the inner plastic panel and outer side panels. Also between the top of the frame and the top center panel. There is no more hot air coming out from under the seat. I no longer have excess heat comfort issue at all anymore. The foam cost me 15 bucks and I have half a roll left.

Sounds good


What did you mean by "inner panel and outer side panels" ?

[billybovine]

Sounds good


What did you mean by "inner panel and outer side panels" ?

What I am calling the inner panels are the 2 black plastic panels under the seat that cover the gas tank on both sides of the frame. The outer panels are the 2 upper mid tupperware beside your knees when you are sitting on the Spyder. The 2 upper side panels above that and the center panel is the one with the accessories switches in it. What I did was fill the gap between the very front of the inner panels, frame and the outer tupperware.

[Gordy]

It would be nice if the fan could be reversed in slow or stop and go traffic.I think that there is an aftermarket kit for Goldwings to do this

[SNOOPY]

What I am calling the inner panels are the 2 black plastic panels under the seat that cover the gas tank on both sides of the frame. The outer panels are the 2 upper mid tupperware beside your knees when you are sitting on the Spyder. The 2 upper side panels above that and the center panel is the one with the accessories switches in it. What I did was fill the gap between the very front of the inner panels, frame and the outer tupperware.

Gotcha

[Bob Denman]

It would be nice if the fan could be reversed in slow or stop and go traffic.I think that there is an aftermarket kit for Goldwings to do this

We've got a couple of folks in here looking at that option... and figuring out how to make it happen!

[JacqueTanis]

How many bars are people showing who are having big heat issues on their ST's. I show any ware from 3 to 5 depending on where I am driving. It feels warm but not unbearable. Just curious if some people are showing more than 5.

Never ... my problem is the heat being trapped under the plastics with no way to escape!

[JacqueTanis]

E
I have 2013 st-s and the heat bars usually stay at 5-6. Today it was 48 degrees when I went for a ride and within 30 minutes the heat was coming out of the seat and right side so much I needed to move around on the seat. The fan was coming on and off while riding in below 50 degrees. It was also very windy on the highway.

That's scary ... how's your coolant level?