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New Side panels
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ray:I just got the new side panels installed on our 2013 ST-S. I had the dealer do the work. The ride home was about 20 minutes. When I got home, the left side was still too hot to touch with my bare hand. I put my infrared heat gun on it and it showed as high as 162 degrees on part of the body work. Unfortunately, I never took a reading with the old panels so I can't compare.
It was 103 air temp yesterday when I rode home so a typical July day in AZ. I didn't feel the hot panel while riding because my leg sticks out a little while riding, but my wife is the primary rider so I don't know if this is going to be any improvement at all for her, since her knees rest against the bodywork. She doesn't ride in the hot weather anyway so we'll see later on in the year. If it doesn't work for her, I guess we sell and find something else.
BRP did not pay for this, I paid. The panels were 667 plus tax, install was 66 at the dealer. The panels were just two part numbers, it is listed as AIR SCOOP RETROFIT KIT. The part numbers are 219800343 and ...344 for the circuit yellow panels, 4 body parts and some other items.
I'm going to complain to BRP, knowing I'll just get the usual corporate run around, but I'll get it off my chest and move on. If the wife doesn't like it when she starts riding again, we'll just move on. Life is short, we probably don't have many riding years left so I won't be losing sleep over this.
Glad it is working out for others.
It was 103 air temp yesterday when I rode home so a typical July day in AZ. I didn't feel the hot panel while riding because my leg sticks out a little while riding, but my wife is the primary rider so I don't know if this is going to be any improvement at all for her, since her knees rest against the bodywork. She doesn't ride in the hot weather anyway so we'll see later on in the year. If it doesn't work for her, I guess we sell and find something else.
BRP did not pay for this, I paid. The panels were 667 plus tax, install was 66 at the dealer. The panels were just two part numbers, it is listed as AIR SCOOP RETROFIT KIT. The part numbers are 219800343 and ...344 for the circuit yellow panels, 4 body parts and some other items.
I'm going to complain to BRP, knowing I'll just get the usual corporate run around, but I'll get it off my chest and move on. If the wife doesn't like it when she starts riding again, we'll just move on. Life is short, we probably don't have many riding years left so I won't be losing sleep over this.
Glad it is working out for others.
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Speedy Spyder
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Hello azjerry!
where did you get those part numbers? I ran a google search and nothing come up. :banghead:
Thank you kindly
john
Speedy Spyder
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Thank for the the quick response. :thumbup: I will check with my local dealer. Than again. :thumbup:
SNOOPY
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Personally, I think it is a combination of things.
You did one main thing, the other it changing out the air intake system to the JT air filter.
Adds much needed room for air to flow!
Rides nice in 90 deg weather...you would need to tell me about 105 deg.... Ohsnap!
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It is not unusual around here for cars that are sitting out in the sun getting too hot to touch so maybe it will be OK when better riding weather gets here. My wife actually liked it on the cold days, it helped keep her warmer. BTW, I just went into my garage and checked the temp on my bikes and cars, all sitting there all day not running. 105 degrees. I've had days over 110 in my garage. If they were sitting in my driveway in the sun, they would easily be 120-130, or higher.
I've seen reference to the JT air filter mod but I don't know what it is. Any link, please?
This is not the first bike to have heat management problems when wrapped with fairings. FJR and ST1300 earlier models, among many others. Manufacturers made modifications in following model years but I'm not aware of any that corrected these types of problems under warranty. I'm glad some were able to convince BRP to cover it, and if they do it for some, they should do it for all of us. But we all know that won't happen. So, like I said, I won't lose sleep over it, but if I can find some ways to make it better for her, I'll give it a try.
I've seen reference to the JT air filter mod but I don't know what it is. Any link, please?
This is not the first bike to have heat management problems when wrapped with fairings. FJR and ST1300 earlier models, among many others. Manufacturers made modifications in following model years but I'm not aware of any that corrected these types of problems under warranty. I'm glad some were able to convince BRP to cover it, and if they do it for some, they should do it for all of us. But we all know that won't happen. So, like I said, I won't lose sleep over it, but if I can find some ways to make it better for her, I'll give it a try.
hulksdaddy
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I haven't noticed any bad heat issues with my ST. Granted, I've had it for a total of 5 days, but took about four 45 minute+ rides over the weekend, and it got warm, but that was it. Temps were in the upper 80s.
Is this a problem that affects all, most, few, etc?
Is this a problem that affects all, most, few, etc?
SNOOPY
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I would say half....and depends where you are in the country.
I'm in a moderate state...no crazy heat issues, but to get the bike at the coolest riding temps (since I wear shorts and a T-shirt most of the time) I did some mods.
SNOOPY
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Can't say how many but on ours, it is primarily the panel on the left side of the seat where your left knee rests while riding. I didn't have a problem because my legs don't touch the panels while riding. My wife actually experienced red burns on her left leg through riding pants because her leg rests against the panels while riding, and it is primarily her ride. Some have reported boiling gas but I haven't noticed that. My conclusion, and some others agree and some don't, is that the bike is not overheating, it is just that there is so much plastic covering the engine compartment that the heat generated can't get out away from the rider. It just heats up all the surrounding body work. It is a motorcycle and on motorcycles you sit on top of the engine. In the old days, the heat could dissipate in every direction, but trap it under a bunch of plastic and something is going to get hot.
The replacement panels discussed above are actually the panels from the 2014 model that have a big air scoop on each side.
The replacement panels discussed above are actually the panels from the 2014 model that have a big air scoop on each side.
hulksdaddy
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Thanks for the info guys. AZ, like you, my left knee never rests against the panel, so I don't really know how hot it can get. Since my legs are going to change anytime soon, guess it will be a non-issue for me.
On another note, I do notice that, sometimes, I get a little shudder on take off in 1st (SE5), and sometimes in reverse. Seems to go away when it's warmed up, but, again, only had it for 5 days.
Thought?
On another note, I do notice that, sometimes, I get a little shudder on take off in 1st (SE5), and sometimes in reverse. Seems to go away when it's warmed up, but, again, only had it for 5 days.
Thought?
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ARCTIC
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Mine does it too. Feels like something is fawked up but I got 4 yr warranty so I'm just riding it
progt
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side panels
could you please help me out with a parts list and pricing,and where you got your parts at,i live in jersey and its 104 degrees i need those panels cause i dont want to wait till september LOL thanks anything you can do will help
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