Right Foot Position ?

[Fire34]

Well the newbie is Back

Yesterday the wife and I took a pretty good ride and it was about 90 degrees here. Thought I was going to be able to eat my right food for dinner
Any ideas looking to get some kind of foot pegs if they are available. What does everyone else do/use for this situation if they have run into it. Thanks again everyone
Dave

 

[Haze]

More information needed

We can help only if you tell us what year and model of Spyder.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Regardless of year and model. I highly recommend a good quality pair riding boots be worn. This will shield your foot from the heat of the day, and the motorcycle.

 

[UtahPete]

Yesterday the wife and I took a pretty good ride and it was about 90 degrees here. Thought I was going to be able to eat my right food for dinner

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[Bob Denman]

Right foot position?

I keep mine at the bottom of my right leg: it makes it easier to remember where it is! :roflblack:

Seriously: floorboards will always give you more opportunity to move around a bit, and make things more comfortable! :thumbup:

 

[Fire34]

We can help only if you tell us what year and model of Spyder.

2013 RT Limited

 

[DGoebel]

Are both of your right side vent holes open?
though I do wear actual motorcycle riding boots, I still felt the heat until I partially followed Rob's advice in his mods post.
Open (They way they normally come on '13's)

Part #705004803 Right Side vent from 2014 RT/RTL (approx. $20) to fill that hole

With this vent in the Right side the hot air is vented up at least. I also dremeled out vents in the bottom and back of that radiator surround to allow hot air to flow down below the Spyder. My heat gauge never goes over 50% and I did a Iron Butt SS1k ride on a 95 degree day July 5th with no overheating or even getting above 50%.
Installed with right side removable cover off.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

We have the same year and model, and honestly the boots do the job. We wear them all year round and our feet are never hot or cold! We have not done any modifications to the motorcycle. One thing that really helped is the heat recall they did. Does your RTL have the scoops in the front?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HOT FOOT ISSUE

Are both of your right side vent holes open?
Open (They way they normally come on '13's)
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Part #705004803 Right Side vent to fill that hole
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With this vent in the Right side the hot air is vented up at least. I also dremeled out vents in the bottom and back of that radiator surround to allow hot air to flow down below the Spyder.
Installed with right side removable cover off.
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In pic #1 above ... that black plastic " wing " thing is where I rest my foot when it's hot outside ..... I made a steel insert that allows me to do this ......CAUTION - without the " insert " you might break it , it's two plastic pieces which are bolted to the plastic frame alongside it ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Peteoz]

Regardless of year and model. I highly recommend a good quality pair riding boots be worn. This will shield your foot from the heat of the day, and the motorcycle.

Pirate, Just out of interest (because it never gets really cold out here), would insulated boots help or hinder in a situation like this? i.e. would they keep excess engine heat out of the boots, or simply make them hotter ?

Pete

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Pete, I used to wear Can-Am RT water proof boots. Now I wear TCX Gortex riding boots. My feet are never hot as the Gortex Breaths really. Now when it's hot here (105) it is not humid, and my feet do sweat, but they never feel hot. Everybody's feet are different, but the leather boots keep the heat away from my feet. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-x-five-evo-gore-tex-boots.

 

[BoilerAnimal]

Pirate, Just out of interest (because it never gets really cold out here), would insulated boots help or hinder in a situation like this? i.e. would they keep excess engine heat out of the boots, or simply make them hotter ?

Pete

I had a pair of insulated boots for work last winter and I wore them on a late winter/early spring ride and noticed that I didn't feel the heat from the dragon's mouth nearly as much. So I continued to wear them all summer and, to me, they made a noticeable difference. I can still feel the heat if I keep my foot too close to the opening but it is much better than the regular work boots I wore last year.

 

[Buckeye Bleau]

I have the 2013 RTL as well and it can get hot. I did install the upper block off plate from SpyderPops, and I cut a bunch of holes behind the fan on the walls and the floor. You must do that to insure good airflow.

The other thing i did I did was install Lamonster FBB, floor board brackets and pegs. They do spread you a lot but they really allow you to stretch out, change position and such. I also just this week installed a set of the same for a lady that was not so tall, we just adjusted the brackets back a few inches or several. With these you remove your feet from the source.

Joe

 

[Peteoz]

Pete, I used to wear Can-Am RT water proof boots. Now I wear TCX Gortex riding boots. My feet are never hot as the Gortex Breaths really. Now when it's hot here (105) it is not humid, and my feet do sweat, but they never feel hot. Everybody's feet are different, but the leather boots keep the heat away from my feet. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-x-five-evo-gore-tex-boots.

Thanks Pirate. Unfortunately, like most motorcycle boots, they don't come in "real men's" sizes I.e. Size 15. I am limited in my choice of boots to Bates.....they make a size 15, 8" high goretex size zip boot that I am currently using, but they are wearing out. Unfortunately they have now dropped their stock goretex boot, and only have an insulated boot, so I either buy that or wear some kind of hiking boot. Looks like it's worthwhile giving it a go :thumbup:

Thanks for the feedback, Boiler:2thumbs:

Sorry for the hijack, Fire34

Pete

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Ugh! Sorry about that Pete, you are correct they don't make the "Big Boy" sizes. I am a mere 10 on the scale!

 

[Ronbo]

Foot heat

Well the newbie is Back

Yesterday the wife and I took a pretty good ride and it was about 90 degrees here. Thought I was going to be able to eat my right food for dinner
Any ideas looking to get some kind of foot pegs if they are available. What does everyone else do/use for this situation if they have run into it. Thanks again everyone
Dave

Good leather motorcycle boots

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Size 15?
:clap: Bravo! :clap:
It's comforting to know that:
You'll never get blown over in a hurricane
You'll never need snowshoes
You'll always be the fastest swimmer in the pool
,,,and...
The Ladies will always be whispering about you! :congrats:

 

[DGoebel]

So Let's see, the suggestions are a $20 simple mod that even I could do, (Fire34 didn't tell us what footwear he was wearing)
Or .... a $32 lower block off plate (which leaves the top opening .... well, empty)
Or .... a $100 pair of Motorcycle boots
OR..... $180 Can-Am Spyder RT Boots
OR..... $229 Goretex Cycling boots
Or..... $275 Highway pegs (Which I might still do after the simple $20 farkle was done anyway)
MAN I'm amazed at what folks will spend to keep their '13 stock with the empty radiator holes on one side...<G>

 

[2Paw]

This is what I wear

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/608-red-wing-shoes/608-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown

 

[Buckeye Bleau]

So Let's see, the suggestions are a $20 simple mod that even I could do, (Fire34 didn't tell us what footwear he was wearing)
Or .... a $32 lower block off plate (which leaves the top opening .... well, empty)
Or .... a $100 pair of Motorcycle boots
OR..... $180 Can-Am Spyder RT Boots
OR..... $229 Goretex Cycling boots
Or..... $275 Highway pegs (Which I might still do after the simple $20 farkle was done anyway)
MAN I'm amazed at what folks will spend to keep their '13 stock with the empty radiator holes on one side...<G>

If you want my two cents forget the lower block off plate and install the UPPER block off plate. I know some that do both but you better open up some ventilation for that heat or the bike will flame.

Joe