Leg protection from heat

[pwpalmbay]

As a para, I can't feel my legs. The side panels on my 2013 ST can get really really hot and thought I need to find a way to prevent burning my legs. I purchased a pair of soccer shin guards for under $10 and rotate them 90* inboard so they lay between me and the bike. I wear them under my pants so no one knows. Works great.

[Dan McNally]

I've found that wearing mesh riding pants helps a lot . . . even if I just have shorts on, under them.

[TomD]

Pwpalmbay,

I also have a 2013 ST-S that had hot side panels. I sent an e-mail to BRP cares and they said there is a retrofit with the 2014 panels. Long story short..From the time I saw my dealer to installation of new panels was 1 week. I believe there is an unofficial recall on these panels as the entire process was so very easy.

Best of luck and keep riding.

[pwpalmbay]

Did they charge you for the panels or do they consider it a "recall" and BRP paid the bill?

[NZSpyderRyder]

Have you tried asbestos chaps ? or even thermal waders.

[pwpalmbay]

Have you tried asbestos chaps ? or even thermal waders.

No, haven't gotten that far yet. I have read about the heat issues but when you actually experience them, it's a different story.

[pwpalmbay]

Pwpalmbay,

I also have a 2013 ST-S that had hot side panels. I sent an e-mail to BRP cares and they said there is a retrofit with the 2014 panels. Long story short..From the time I saw my dealer to installation of new panels was 1 week. I believe there is an unofficial recall on these panels as the entire process was so very easy.

Best of luck and keep riding.

Do the new panels make a significant difference?

[SpyderAnn01]

The panels will be free and every one who has had them installed has said they make a huge improvement

[pwpalmbay]

The panels will be free and every one who has had them installed has said they make a huge improvement

I haven't seen anyone post pictures. Do they have more screens to let the heat escape or a more efficient airflow system?

[SpyderAnn01]

I haven't seen anyone post pictures. Do they have more screens to let the heat escape or a more efficient airflow system?

I've got an RT so I don't know. Have you looked at BRP's website for pictures of the 2014 ST? You should be able to tell from that what they look like.

[TomD]

BRP supplied the panels and reimbursed my dealer. Extra grills in the panels. Look at the 2014 ST-S photos...same panels.

[Mets79ST2013]

As a para, I can't feel my legs. The side panels on my 2013 ST can get really really hot and thought I need to find a way to prevent burning my legs. I purchased a pair of soccer shin guards for under $10 and rotate them 90* inboard so they lay between me and the bike. I wear them under my pants so no one knows. Works great.

The best protection for the HEAT is BRP fixing the issue, not the riders, and that is my $0.2

[pwpalmbay]

The best protection for the HEAT is BRP fixing the issue, not the riders, and that is my $0.2

agree!!!!