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Hot while Driving 2014 RT
My wife really gets hot while driving 2014 RT Spyder. My question is there any modification to increase airflow on the driver. I really don't want to remove the windshield unless that is something that is easy to do.
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I’m considering Baker air wings. I agree that it does get toasty behind the windshield.!!
2016 RT-Ltd
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Spyderpops trunk light
Elka stage 2 front shocks
Extra longbrake pedal
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Centramatic wheel balancers on the front and rear.
Rivco dual flag holder
Tricled mirror turn signal indicators
with American and Texas flags
Lamonster Magic Mirrors
missing belt guard
Lambskin seat cover from Smokey mountain sheepskin.com
Tricled 360 degree led Headlights
Lamonster led fog lights
Baker air wings
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Originally Posted by Rich55
My wife really gets hot while driving 2014 RT Spyder. My question is there any modification to increase airflow on the driver. I really don't want to remove the windshield unless that is something that is easy to do.
You can start by adding a vent to the windshield. Like this one; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GUJAUUU...v_ov_lig_dp_it
2014 RTL Platinum
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Originally Posted by Rich55
My wife really gets hot while driving 2014 RT Spyder. My question is there any modification to increase airflow on the driver. I really don't want to remove the windshield unless that is something that is easy to do.
Some folks have had their windshield shortened, or they buy a shorter one.
2014 RTL Platinum
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I removed the two side shields that are just under the mirrors. It allows for more air flow to me and into the vents going into the engine area. I also have a shorter windshield.
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BRP's adjustable lower air vents...
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Hot Driver
Originally Posted by Dmetcalf
I’m considering Baker air wings. I agree that it does get toasty behind the windshield.!!
Originally Posted by UtahPete
How hard was that vent to install?
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Originally Posted by Rich55
How hard was that vent to install?
I have not installed one, but there are plenty of folks here that have.
Try this thread for starters: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...indshield+vent
Last edited by UtahPete; 06-25-2018 at 06:07 PM.
2014 RTL Platinum
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[QUOTE=Rich55;1372260]My wife really gets hot while driving 2014 RT Spyder.
There re are a lot of hot women on Spyders!
Joe
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Baker Air Wings plus the BRP adjustable deflectors plus the windshield vent are about as much as you can do. If you have an after market wide windshield go back to factory wide. I have the F4 wide and tall and it does cut back on air flow on me. The three items above help a lot but I've considered having my windshield cut back to OEM width.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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I have never had a heat issue, but I added the 2013 scoops, couldn't tell any difference, but it had to make it better, I also have the vented windshield and baker wings.
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Baker Air Wings with the BRP adjustable wind deflectors is a definite must have. Is your wife riding with the windshield all the way up? If so have her try it in a lower position, ideally with the top of the windshield even with her nose.
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2010 RT- 622
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Baker Air Wings
Originally Posted by Rich55
My wife really gets hot while driving 2014 RT Spyder. My question is there any modification to increase airflow on the driver. I really don't want to remove the windshield unless that is something that is easy to do.
I had them installed and they are well worth the cost. Use for cooling in hot weather, help keep warm in cool weather and help keep dry in light rain.
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The windshield vent does a lot more to reduce buffeting; than it does to increase airflow...
But it's still going to help!
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BRP scoops
I have a 2014 RTS and have added the BRP air scoops. These are the ones under the mirror. It has taken away all the heat from the glove box and the foot area. They are black in color don't look bad. Hope this helps.
2011 RT-S SE5 Viper Red
2014 RT-S SE6 Cognac
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Custom Design HM Brake light
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I just ordered some Baker air wings yesterday..! Should help a lot. They are a bit pricey but I’m sure the quality is there..!
2016 RT-Ltd
Bajaron swaybar
Spyderpops trunk light
Elka stage 2 front shocks
Extra longbrake pedal
brake modulator
Centramatic wheel balancers on the front and rear.
Rivco dual flag holder
Tricled mirror turn signal indicators
with American and Texas flags
Lamonster Magic Mirrors
missing belt guard
Lambskin seat cover from Smokey mountain sheepskin.com
Tricled 360 degree led Headlights
Lamonster led fog lights
Baker air wings
2019 Silverado Duramax dually
2019 Cyclone 4007 toyhauler
Spyderpops bumpskid w led light
Rivco brand footrest
spydermanexhaust.com exhaust
had my exhaust installed @ Spyder in the hills.
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Stay cool for sure......
Get your lovely partner a cooling vest. Mine works very well. I have the kind I fill with about 16/20 oz. of water, however I don't get wet. It will last 2/4 hours depending. Love it, love it, love it! I got it from Silver Eagle Outfitters.
https://www.webbikeworld.com/silver-...g-vest-review/
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Originally Posted by 2dogs
Get your lovely partner a cooling vest. Mine works very well. I have the kind I fill with about 16/20 oz. of water, however I don't get wet. It will last 2/4 hours depending. Love it, love it, love it! I got it from Silver Eagle Outfitters.
https://www.webbikeworld.com/silver-...g-vest-review/
Those are great in dry climates but don’t work so well in humid places like TN.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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Originally Posted by Rich55
My wife really gets hot while driving 2014 RT Spyder. My question is there any modification to increase airflow on the driver. I really don't want to remove the windshield unless that is something that is easy to do.
Come to south Texas, nothing helps....my buddy wears a cooling jacket with frozen pouches and he likes it. I may get one too.
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Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
Those are great in dry climates but don’t work so well in humid places like TN.
That's the conclusion I have drawn from the many discussions on this topic.
It seems that in humid climates the best way to cool the body is to increase the air flow over the skin, so the suggestions about getting a shorter windshield, adding Baker Air Wings or the BRP adjustable deflectors are all good. Of course, well-ventilated riding gear is essential, also.
2014 RTL Platinum
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Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
Those are great in dry climates but don’t work so well in humid places like TN.
I'm sure you would know. I've never been east of the Mississippi on a bike. Thanks
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Hot 2014 RT driver
Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
Baker Air Wings with the BRP adjustable wind deflectors is a definite must have. Is your wife riding with the windshield all the way up? If so have her try it in a lower position, ideally with the top of the windshield even with her nose.
Sorry, I can't figure out how to reply to a post without my original post. To answer your question about where the windshield is positioned it is just barely raised from the bottom. so where on this blog it was stated if the windshield is all the way down it had a tendency to break the mounting bracket.
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Originally Posted by Rich55
Sorry, I can't figure out how to reply to a post without my original post. To answer your question about where the windshield is positioned it is just barely raised from the bottom. so where on this blog it was stated if the windshield is all the way down it had a tendency to break the mounting bracket.
Just go to the post you want to reply to and hit the button on lower right that says 'reply with a quote'
The windshield is designed to operate at the full range of motion without breakage. That happens with oversized windshields at the high position in extremely gusty or bumpy road conditions and is RARE I believe. I've never had a problem with either of my RTs, including my wife's which has an oversized F4 windshield.
BTW, windshields themselves are very easy to remove and install, so you may just want to get a shorty windshield for the really hot conditions you're experiencing and keep the OEM as a spare or for touring.
2014 RTL Platinum
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I just put the 2013 air flow vents to my 2014. This definitely reduced the heat of the seat. I did have the BRP adjustable air deflectors under the mirrors and I thought they just deflected the warm air coming out of the vents onto me. I also have shortened the windshield. I'm not a fan of Baker Air Wings but that might be the next step.
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