2013 RT Elevated Temperature in Engine Compartment - Safety Campaign

[Bob Denman]

While not for the faint of heart; it's do-able!

[Rolffe-of-Six]

My exceptional dealer, RPM Cycles in Albemarle, NC already has the mod kits on order; the tech personnel have read through the 32-page modification instructions and are awaiting parts arrival. I understand that there are body panel/airflow changes and significant changes to the fuel distribution and ventilation system. Sounds like it should take a good tech nearly a full day to complete. I hope this will cool down my ride and get rid of that gasoline smell.

[Bob Denman]

The best of luck to you and ULY...

[Rolffe-of-Six]

Thanks Bob-

I obviously hadn't read the previous posts that gave a lot more detail than I had. Best wishes to all '13 riders, their rides and their mods!

[kyace2003]

I called LMS to schedule the recall work, the person I talked to was not a technical person, however she stated that the tech is planning on 1.5 days per spyder to do this recall. I guessed at a day given the instructions, maybe after a few are done they will be faster at it, the two days really doesn't bother me, I would rather have them tell me 1.5 days and it be ready in .5 but I would prefer it completed correctly instead of rushed.

[MouthPiece]

Just got an email from, Greg, who is the service manager at Seminole Power Sports in Sanford, Flarda. Said he had the parts and we are ready to go. Hopefully, Jason, the service tech will be there tomorrow. I should have this thing done either tomorrow or Monday. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Chris

[KennW]

More photographs of the new scoops the more I'm thinking they don't just look like an ugly afterthought. Infact am beginning to quite like the look especially from front on view. Looking forward to getting my much loved RT done.

[DARRELL8755]

Hey mouthpiece that's great. Hopefully by Monday or Tuesday we will have pics and a review.

[ekfraz]

Does anyone know if these new vents will be bug and dirt collectors? if ridden in the rain will this allow water to enter into the engine compartment?

[Huddleston]

Does anyone know if these new vents will be bug and dirt collectors? if ridden in the rain will this allow water to enter into the engine compartment?

My Vertika vents let in bugs and water.

[JKMSPYDER]

I have the new panels on my ST-S and really haven't noticed water getting in since I haven't been thru a hard rain. But bugs can get in. I would think neither water nor bugs would cause any harm. Just think about the average motorcycle that has no panels and what they go thru.

[cuznjohn]

i am having a hard time telling if the vents are flat black or not

[ekfraz]

They look like they are gloss black.

[jcthorne]

They are flat black with gloss black trim around the front.

Dealer just called and our parts are in. Bike is going to the shop in the morning with the intent of them having it several days while they work through the first one (ours) so they can do more of them quicker. Mine also has some known non-oem configuration they may need to speak with BRP about.

[Bob Denman]

Good Luck!
And of course: we're expecting a full report on all of this...

[finless]

I think JC might be the first to report on the fix!

I cannot wait to hear

Bob

[taxmyzer]

Good Luck!
And of course: we're expecting a full report on all of this...

You forgot to mention pictures Bob, lots of pictures...

[StanProff]

This appears to be where the adjustable air vents are mounted! Is BRP going to refund the money I paid for them? It a pears that I can no longer use them.
I am glad they came up with a solution, so I was wondering what I will do with these vents I invested in?
Please correct me if I am wrong.

there are plenty of '10's 11's 12's and 14's that they will fit. should be easy to sell.

[MouthPiece]

Hey mouthpiece that's great. Hopefully by Monday or Tuesday we will have pics and a review.

I certainly will. Service tech is booked up tomorrow, Saturday, so it looks like Monday.

​Chris

[KennW]

Only downside I can see with the new vents is saying goodbye to my immaculate under tupperware area.
Oh well after owing Harley's am used to spending hours cleaning my bikes.
Did so enjoy the ease of just a quick going over with waterless wash and a quick rub with spray on Polish after a ride.
For a cooler ride I believe I can handle almost anything.

[robmorg]

What's wrong with "plastic chrome"?

Nothing, Bob. On your bike it looks GREAT!

[robmorg]

I think the problem will be the jig and tool to cut the panel!

But some of us good with a Dremel can probably handle it with the paper template

Bob

That would leave me out. Good thing I'm getting them for free.

But if I were you, Bob, I wouldn't give up hope that you could get the same deal. Remember that the NHSTA investigation included MORE than just the 2013 RT's. After the the first go-around with the 2013's, you may be next.

[WellsboroSpyder]

I have the new panels on my ST-S and really haven't noticed water getting in since I haven't been thru a hard rain. But bugs can get in. I would think neither water nor bugs would cause any harm. Just think about the average motorcycle that has no panels and what they go thru.

Us 2013 rt owners already had a recall to fix an issue of water entering the back of the fuse box. Snorkel is close to the fuse box and the upper power connection 2013 have on the left side.

[finless]

That would leave me out. Good thing I'm getting them for free.

But if I were you, Bob, I wouldn't give up hope that you could get the same deal. Remember that the NHSTA investigation included MORE than just the 2013 RT's. After the the first go-around with the 2013's, you may be next.

Where di you here this? I thought it was all focused on the 2013's?

Bob

[rtotten]

This past Thursday I finally took my 2013 RT in for its 3K mile service, it is only a little over due it has 5K on it. When I dropped it off they said they had ordered the kits, but had not received them yet, but would let me know when they came it. About 4:30 yesterday afternoon, I got a call, that they might not with my bike until next next Monday because they were in the middle of putting the recall kit on my bike. No call hey we got the kit in and we are going to put the kit in. They just went ahead and it. Lucky Me! Suns out I want to Ride!