2012 Spyder RT Excessive Heat Issue

[3wheelchuckie]

Hello,
I own a 012 Spyder RT and experience EXCESSIVE heat coming from the right side cowling outlet.
Obviously it is the heat that is being exhausted from the rad. Unfortunately it routes directly into my right foot.
I'm hoping someone may have suggestions on how this Excessive Heat can be redirected away from my foot.
Thank you
Charles

 

[CopperSpyder]

this post was moved from the welcome area.

 

[Arion]

Hello,
I own a 012 Spyder RT and experience EXCESSIVE heat coming from the right side cowling outlet.
Obviously it is the heat that is being exhausted from the rad. Unfortunately it routes directly into my right foot.
I'm hoping someone may have suggestions on how this Excessive Heat can be redirected away from my foot.
Thank you
Charles

Charles,

We had the same issue with my wife's 2012 RT Limited and found a solution that works well, in our opinion. Head back to the forum home page and click on the Lamonster Garage icon. Then, on the left side of the home page, select "Spyder RT", then scroll down until you find "heat shields." Lamonster offers what he calls an "RT upper radiator exhaust block-off" that includes an insulated heat shield, for $34. In our experience, it's worth every cent. We installed one and found that it does what it proports to do - dramatically lessen right foot roasting heat.

Please note that, although the installation is very easy, Lamonster indicates the bottom shield must be removed. That isn't as easy as the block-off installation is but it's worth the effort. We ran the RT up on a set of auto ramps to give us some working room, and also modified the portion of the shield that remains by drilling five or six two inch holes to improve air flow. That mod was described on the forum some time ago and we believe it's worthwhile. We can state that the temp gauge has never gone beyond the half way mark even during our spring adventures to Arizona and the Texas Big Bend country where temps reached the 90s with regularity.

Hope this may be of some help to you, Arion

 

[Highwayman2013]

Here is the scoop kit developed for the 2013 heat recall that will work on any RT. Also remove the splash pans from under the engine.

https://www.amazon.com/Can-Am-Spyder-Vent-Kit-219800388/dp/B079S6B78J

 

[Revalden]

Here is the scoop kit developed for the 2013 heat recall that will work on any RT. Also remove the splash pans from under the engine.

https://www.amazon.com/Can-Am-Spyder-Vent-Kit-219800388/dp/B079S6B78J

I bought the vent kit from amazon and IT DOES NOT COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS OF ANY KIND. Some people from this forum sent pics and helped me figure it out. I didn't cut out the area that is under the vent, just removed the stock grill. It works great and I don't get much, if any, heat from radiators or engine, and the glove box won't cook a sub type sandwich any more, or fry your phone. Temp gauge hasn't gone over half way, even in slow traffic. Fan will still blow towards the front as designed. Oh, and my RT-s is a 2015 and the kit will work on any year RT even though it was originally designed for the 998cc v-twin engine. I think the original instructions can be found at a dealership that has been around since the earlier model years. Good luck

 

[shanethabarber]

I also had the same heat issues with my 2012. I installed the air scoop kit and it makes a huge difference. I also wrapped my exhaust to control some of the heat that radiates from it.

 

[Raprider]

...click on the Lamonster Garage icon. Then, on the left side of the home page, select "Spyder RT", then scroll down until you find "heat shields." Lamonster offers what he calls an "RT upper radiator exhaust block-off" that includes an insulated heat shield, for $34

Does anyone know if this would also work for my 2016 ST-S, or is there a similar part/fix available elsewhere?