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    2013 RTL POST RECALL

    It is baffling that some folks place looks of a bike over safety and comfort. Just goes to show you that you can't please everyone. Hope they don't get seriously hurt or something worse.
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    BRP got it right!!

    Heat wrap exhaust headers, remove the cat converter and install bypass. This will greatly reduce heat coming from underneath. 2014 grill will reduce right foot heat. Bike will also run much better.
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    Ready to cry...Spyder fire

    Was the tandem master cylinder recall completed before the leak/fire occurred? If so, this indicates the tandem master cylinder recall was not effective.
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    How to remove the upper side panel where the vents are attached

    That is a great idea, probably forces the air flow downward. I used heat reflective insulation under the glove box, front of gas tank, and frame hole under seat prior to the recall; so that is probably why I don't feel anything after the recall was done. I believe recall did require heat...
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    How to stay cool when riding in the heat (~95+)

    Those towels work well. I know some motorcycle stores also sell a evaporator vents. My friends say the work well also. The neck wraps work well also.
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    How to remove the upper side panel where the vents are attached

    Yep, sitting on top or just behind a motorcycle engine is not comfortable in hot weather. My 2013 Road King gets pretty warm when it's hot out and the gas tank get very warm to touch. Road my wife's RT about 60 miles again today, temp was 95 on the Spyder display screen. Everything still cool...
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    How to remove the upper side panel where the vents are attached

    Thanks for the information. Puzzling that it is hotter than before in the glove box and panels, especially since the acoustic panels were removed with the recall, and should help with airflow. Riding in temps over a 100 is understandably uncomfortable. Again thanks for your quick response.
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    How to remove the upper side panel where the vents are attached

    You have a 2014 RT correct? Perhaps is just the sun beating down on you bike heating it up. Have not heard of problems with the 2014's.
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    How to remove the upper side panel where the vents are attached

    You are the first to report rather hot glove box and air panels after the recall was done. Do you have any other mods such as header heat wrap or cat delete on your RT? Did you have the gas smell, boiling gas or hot gas cap when you parked your bike when you got home? Riding in temps above...
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    Initial Impressions of the Heat-related Recall for 2013 RT Roadsters

    Thanks for the quick response.
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    Initial Impressions of the Heat-related Recall for 2013 RT Roadsters

    So Mr Hayfield; how was the seat, glovebox, and upper panels temperature during your rides, and slow traffic? Was the gas cap temp okay to touch when stopping for fuel?
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    Ready to leave Harley

    Strongly agree agree with your comments, I ride a Harley and my wife rides a Spyder. Never been one to make bad comments about riding ANY motorcycle. I think by riding a motorcycle we all have something in common whether we want to admit it or not (which is the freedom you feel on the open...
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    Ready to cry...Spyder fire

    Hey Mclaw44; any word on what caused your fire/ fluid leak? We sure would like to know what caused this so we take the proper action to elevate this issue.
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    2013 recall report after long ride 100deg ambient.

    As many have also said with these two mods; the throttle response is better and the OEM muffler has a better sound IMO.
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    2013 recall report after long ride 100deg ambient.

    Thanks for the reply. Cat bypass does make a considerable difference. I think the header heat wrap also helps allot. Perhaps header heat wrap on the header in front of the MC in conjunction with the MC recall would assist in keeping the MC safer. Heat wrapping this area of the header would be...
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