Had talked to a few different people and even the dealer said think about removing the lower splash panels to help with heat. Well looking and messing with the bike tonight pull the panels off and did a little mod to them so I could keep them in place. The 13 models have a electric solenoid down right above the left splash panel for reverse, these have the electric solenoid instead of a cable so thought it was kinda important not to get it wet, not like I ride in the rain but ya never know. So heres what I did the scoops are vacuum attachments I picked up from home depot and they direct the air up twards the engine and the exhaust and back.
let me know what ya think
Thanks thanks guys , the idea seem like as good way to direct some air up, we will see how it works but everything is a good idea when you run on no sleep
Originally Posted by SNOOPY
Good idea
How did you attach the pieces?
being just plastic drilled and riveted to the bottom of the splash pan on each side then silicone sealed around each one.
Looks good Bill.
Also, do you still have the panels in place behind the side panels.
In 2013 BRP added a panel that fills the gap between the oil tank panel and the other side panel. This filler panel didn't exist til 13'. Take a peek at the pick of my 12'. This is the left side. You can see the header pipe in the gap.
I know a few guys pulling that filler piece out.
Looks good Bill.
Also, do you still have the panels in place behind the side panels.
In 2013 BRP added a panel that fills the gap between the oil tank panel and the other side panel. This filler panel didn't exist til 13'. Take a peek at the pick of my 12'. This is the left side. You can see the header pipe in the gap.
I know a few guys pulling that filler piece out.
Thanks Doug
no mine actually didn't have them I have the gap and see the pipe between the 2 panel just like yours. If I was suppose to have them I was shorted those CJ must of put them up on the shop .
Looks good Bill.
Also, do you still have the panels in place behind the side panels.
In 2013 BRP added a panel that fills the gap between the oil tank panel and the other side panel. This filler panel didn't exist til 13'. Take a peek at the pick of my 12'. This is the left side. You can see the header pipe in the gap.
I know a few guys pulling that filler piece out.
Had talked to a few different people and even the dealer said think about removing the lower splash panels to help with heat. Well looking and messing with the bike tonight pull the panels off and did a little mod to them so I could keep them in place. The 13 models have a electric solenoid down right above the left splash panel for reverse, these have the electric solenoid instead of a cable so thought it was kinda important not to get it wet, not like I ride in the rain but ya never know. So heres what I did the scoops are vacuum attachments I picked up from home depot and they direct the air up twards the engine and the exhaust and back.
let me know what ya think
I removed the 2 rear pieces of the 4 piece plate on the bottom of my '08 GS and it did a WORLD of good. I chose to leave the front 2 panels in place though, because they appeared to be covering critical components. I no longer have the heat being trapped inside my tupperware, and run overall much cooler. It did not totally solve my heat issue...but it has dramatically reduced the problem.
Guys not sure what the old RS/GS or the RT or the St has for rear panels but for my 13 RSS there are no rear panels other then the 2 splash pans , it's completely open I the back .
image.jpg Left side image.jpg Right side
there is no more I can take off
Guys not sure what the old RS/GS or the RT or the St has for rear panels but for my 13 RSS there are no rear panels other then the 2 splash pans , it's completely open I the back .
image.jpg Left side image.jpg Right side
there is no more I can take off
My next mod for EVIL heat challenge
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Originally Posted by SNOOPY
CJ must of put them up on the shop .
