Bob Denman
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Sometimes, the most fun comes from working your way around something... :thumbup:
Bob, this is a NO NO... those panels are also structural!
The scoop kit comes with metal braces to replace the acoustic panels and keep the structural integrity!
Bob
Do you have the part number for the scoops kit with the braces to replace the panels? Would like to order a kit for Louise new 15......
She actually complains that its much hotter than her 13 was post recall.
We had the scoops installed on my wife's 2012 RTL and the glovebox area and under the seat does not get hot anymore. Additionally, the gas tank is cool to touch after a long ride and temp guage hovers around the halfway mark instead of 3/4. We have also noticed an increase in fuel mileage since both our bikes (mine = 2013 RT) are both currently getting 32-33 mpg
Our dealer contacted BRP regarding getting the scoops installed on the 2012 and was told that as we still have extended warranty BRP will pick up the tab for the installation.
I did mine ,I bought mine at the dealer at US 1 motorsports in Grant florida $69 it works good
So do the scoops only come in black?
I had it done for my '12 RTL and I've only seen them in Black. The front aprox 1-1/2 inches is high gloss/smooth finish and the rest is Matte black/rough finish. But they look great on all the trykes I've seen 'em on, regardless of the color of the Spyder...
Would be nice to have video to follow the vent installAfter reading this thread, I've decided to install the kit on my wives 2010 RT. I ordered the kit yesterday and should have it by next weekend. The dealer said they have to wait until they have a minimum of $150 to order from BRP. The scoop kit was something like $68 and I ordered a rubber grommet I'm missing from my left side tupperware for an additional $4. He said that he should have enough sales by Monday to put in the order. I'm planning on taking pictures during the install and I'll post again after the job is done.