Let's keep it cool

[AMTJIM]

So I have noticed a few things in regards to engine temp sensitivity. As you roll up behind larger vehicles like a semi or bus...you can see the temp rise. Also runs noticeably warmer with a tailwind or cross with from the left. In the summer, which walked in with it's Louisville Slugger, it runs hot. What about twin radiators...what about buying another radiator and mounting it with cross plumbing in the left side air scoop. Possibly relocating or like many vehicles, mounting the oil cooler directly to the radiator.

 

[bone crusher]

So I have noticed a few things in regards to engine temp sensitivity. As you roll up behind larger vehicles like a semi or bus...you can see the temp rise. Also runs noticeably warmer with a tailwind or cross with from the left. In the summer, which walked in with it's Louisville Slugger, it runs hot. What about twin radiators...what about buying another radiator and mounting it with cross plumbing in the left side air scoop. Possibly relocating or like many vehicles, mounting the oil cooler directly to the radiator.

The bike is fine...what's the problem? It doesn't overheat and the heat doesn't affect performance...

 

[Roaddog2]

The bike is fine...what's the problem? It doesn't overheat and the heat doesn't affect performance...

:agree:but AMTJIM does does live in a area that does get superheated compared to some of us :ani29:

 

[draboo]

I d try Lamonts suggestion about removing the undercarriage skid pan thingys. I m gonna do that before the LA trip.

 

[irish2themax]

skid pan thingys.

I love it when you guys use all that technical jargon!!

 

[BajaRon]

I don't know what Lamont needs with more cooling. It would take a typhoon at his back to give him a tail-wind.

The cheapest and easiest protection against high temps is full synthetic oil. The first problem with overheating is lubrication breakdown and damage to the oil.

Full synthetic can take a lot more heat for a longer period of time before it starts to give up.

 

[bone crusher]

:agree:but AMTJIM does does live in a area that does get superheated compared to some of us :ani29:

I don't know about that...here in the DC area, we get summer highs in the upper 90s with HIGH humidity...Arizona has more 'heat' but the humidity is much, much lower...I'd think that the humidity has more of a corrosive effect on a bike and its performance as opposed to just heat. I'd take dry heat any day over the crap we have here!

 

[Smylinacha]

I don't know about that...here in the DC area, we get summer highs in the upper 90s with HIGH humidity...Arizona has more 'heat' but the humidity is much, much lower...I'd think that the humidity has more of a corrosive effect on a bike and its performance as opposed to just heat. I'd take dry heat any day over the crap we have here!

We get that nasty humidity here too and it's very corrosive on ME - I HATE IT

 

[NancysToy]

I don't know what Lamont needs with more cooling. It would take a typhoon at his back to give him a tail-wind.

The cheapest and easiest protection against high temps is full synthetic oil. The first problem with overheating is lubrication breakdown and damage to the oil.

Full synthetic can take a lot more heat for a longer period of time before it starts to give up.

:agree: BRP, are you listening? Junk that blended stuff.
-Scotty

 

[garganos]

Remove the lower deflectors on the RH side panel. This will allow more air flow through the radiators and allow the bike to run cooler. The only draw back is your RH foot may get a little warmer. This comes direct from BRP.

 

[bjt]

Remove the lower deflectors on the RH side panel. This will allow more air flow through the radiators and allow the bike to run cooler. The only draw back is your RH foot may get a little warmer. This comes direct from BRP.

I rode for two weeks without the right side panel on at all. Saying that your right foot may get a little warmer is a huge understatement. While riding at 40 and 50 degree temps, my right foot got warm. I can't imagine riding riding the Spyder in 90 degree temps without that deflector in. Bring your BBQ sauce 'cuz your foot will be cooked.

 

[bone crusher]

We get that nasty humidity here too and it's very corrosive on ME - I HATE IT

Yup...the humidity is far more uncomfortable than the actual temperature...both in the winter and the summer...the humidity cuts through you, the ambient temperature doesn't...

Just like when you use an ice/heat pack...you put in on top of a moist towel...reason??...so that the moisture helps to penetrate the heat/cold....this is seldom desirable for your whole body...think of sitting in a steam room...10-15 min. and no more! Where we live, it's like being in one whenever you're outside...it's very fatiguing to the body and quite corrosive to anything mechanical...if you live at the shore you're even worse off as the salt air does even more wonders to your vehicles...

 

[Blinc]

I live in Florida and its in the high 90's right now. I can't wear my Croc's right now because of the hot air coming out of the engine by the feet, lol, but I did just put in the Engine Ice coolant to replace the factory coolant. It supposed to cool thing off quite a bit. I think with a stock engine setup it should, but I also run the racing air system, so I have not noticed a significant difference in heat reduction yet. I will be putting some heat shielding material in select locatons this weekend and see how that works out.

 

[bone crusher]

I live in Florida and its in the high 90's right now. I can't wear my Croc's right now because of the hot air coming out of the engine by the feet, lol, but I did just put in the Engine Ice coolant to replace the factory coolant. It supposed to cool thing off quite a bit. I think with a stock engine setup it should, but I also run the racing air system, so I have not noticed a significant difference in heat reduction yet. I will be putting some heat shielding material in select locatons this weekend and see how that works out.

Easier solution...just take a break, jump in the water, and get back on the bike...this should cool you, at least for a while...ahhhh, Florida!

 

[M2Wild]

I don't know about that...here in the DC area, we get summer highs in the upper 90s with HIGH humidity...Arizona has more 'heat' but the humidity is much, much lower...I'd think that the humidity has more of a corrosive effect on a bike and its performance as opposed to just heat. I'd take dry heat any day over the crap we have here!

Humidity only affects ones ability to cool with sweat, don't think it has anything to do with Spyder's cooling. Only condensed humidity can corrode, not when its still in gaseous form. IMO

 

[Cliff-Co.]

fabricate louvers, or shutters for Spyder

Hey !!:lecturef_smilie: all ya Spyder MODS-FABRICATION dude's:2thumbs: , how's about instead of install & remove Spyder splash guards to regulate engine temps> :2excited: fabricate something like shutters on a bigg rigg radiators, (or venitian blinds like affair ) to fit in original splash pans bolt holes, :hun: with choke cables, to open & or close both sides, or :firstplace: one side, , to regulatr engine temps??:2thumbs: , & keep it around $200, & I bet alray: Spyder owners will buy !!, & even B.R.P, will listen up!!hyea: p.s., & make & give me a freebee, & I'll wave all $$$ royalties!! :lecturef_smilie: :thumbup:

 

[Donzo]

I think the answer to a cooler operating temp. (if needed) is in the fan - have it turn on sooner or have a higher CF draw through the radiator with a more aggressive blade or fan motor......

 

[bone crusher]

Humidity only affects ones ability to cool with sweat, don't think it has anything to do with Spyder's cooling. Only condensed humidity can corrode, not when its still in gaseous form. IMO

Humidity interferes with the body's ability to cool...that's the problem...as far as the Spyder goes, additional humidity leads to more corrosion as there will be a different dew point (in the morning) , more condensation everywhere, simply more fluid in the air, etc...I'd like to see a comparison of corrosion of like vehicles in different parts of the country...besides salt corrosion from being at the shore, I'd be willing to bet that high humidity areas have more corrosion and electrical problems...

As far as a direct affect on the bike's ability to cool, probably not a factor...

 

[SpyderDeb]

I rode for two weeks without the right side panel on at all. Saying that your right foot may get a little warmer is a huge understatement. While riding at 40 and 50 degree temps, my right foot got warm. I can't imagine riding riding the Spyder in 90 degree temps without that deflector in. Bring your BBQ sauce 'cuz your foot will be cooked.

:clap:Yep - they say it's all about the sauce!! :roflblack:

 

[ataDude]

I rode for two weeks without the right side panel on at all. Saying that your right foot may get a little warmer is a huge understatement. While riding at 40 and 50 degree temps, my right foot got warm. I can't imagine riding riding the Spyder in 90 degree temps without that deflector in. Bring your BBQ sauce 'cuz your foot will be cooked.

You guys :dontknow:. Ride a Valkyrie for a while... the large radiator fan blows straight back and under the seat... in addition to heating your legs, other things get warm. That's what you call hot. Same with an ST-1300.

Reminds me of a Christmas song: "... chestnuts roasting o're an open firrrrrrrrrrrre.....". hyea: Did you notice how nice that sounded? On tune... not sharp or flat.
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