flaggerphil
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Has anyone with a 2010-2012 RT who did NOT have overheating problems get the 2013 airscoop heat-fix anyway? Just to get the scoops on and keep the heat down a little more?
Just curious.
Just curious.
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2013 heat fix for non-2013 RT's.
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POD KonB GA
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Doc Riverside did it on his, which is now mine. 2010 RTS. I don't have anything to compare it to, but Doc said it ran it much cooler, and dissipated the torch on your right foot. I think the scoops look great.
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CharlieIndia
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2011 Rts
Getting scoops put on at the dealer on my 2011 RTS (Thursday) heard good things. There is a thread somewhere on this site that goes into detail about it. I'll let u know what I think but they r suppose to make the machine run cooler.
Getting scoops put on at the dealer on my 2011 RTS (Thursday) heard good things. There is a thread somewhere on this site that goes into detail about it. I'll let u know what I think but they r suppose to make the machine run cooler.
Highwayman2013
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I had my wife's done and the heat around the front of the seat is gone, glove box cool after a ride, and the right foot heat is probably half of what it was.
Highwayman2013
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Here is what it looks like under the skin without the acoustic panels.
Empty Pockets
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Was it a courtesy warranty? Or Did you all have to pay for it? If so what was the cost range
review from oz
Here are comments from an oz fellow with 2010 rt - who added air scoops - temps in celsius...:
Well finally went for a ride today, temp was about 18-20 deg and did around 280 ks and I have to say what a difference. Filled up with fuel and the cap was actually cold along with the frame just above. The glovebox is no longer a pie warmer. Now there is a downside, can't believe I'm even saying this however riding home at about 5.45pm I was actually getting cold because there is absolutely no heat coming up from the motor. Will now need to rug up a little for colder weather. This is the design that The RT should have come out from the factory, I guess better late than never. Am I happy, you bet!!!!!!!!!
Another great part of the air scoops is my fuel is much cooler so when refuelling there is less expansion and refills much easier.
Here are comments from an oz fellow with 2010 rt - who added air scoops - temps in celsius...:
Well finally went for a ride today, temp was about 18-20 deg and did around 280 ks and I have to say what a difference. Filled up with fuel and the cap was actually cold along with the frame just above. The glovebox is no longer a pie warmer. Now there is a downside, can't believe I'm even saying this however riding home at about 5.45pm I was actually getting cold because there is absolutely no heat coming up from the motor. Will now need to rug up a little for colder weather. This is the design that The RT should have come out from the factory, I guess better late than never. Am I happy, you bet!!!!!!!!!
Another great part of the air scoops is my fuel is much cooler so when refuelling there is less expansion and refills much easier.
Sarge707
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I did it to my 2012 RT that Had No heat problems and The Removing of the acoustic Panels (Which cover the cylinder heads) and the combination of the vents has My 2012 Running 4 Bars even in 90 Degree heat IF you sustain the speed for a few minutes.
Of course in stop and go its going to be 5 Bars?
The acoustic panels that cover the cylinder heads Has been a problem from the Start and they FINALLY realized it after several of us on this site commented about it as the possible problem???nojoke
Of course in stop and go its going to be 5 Bars?
The acoustic panels that cover the cylinder heads Has been a problem from the Start and they FINALLY realized it after several of us on this site commented about it as the possible problem???nojoke
Bob Denman
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I would say that removal of the acoustic panels may be the biggest part of the cure...
Pull them out, and see if it makes the difference that you want! :thumbup:
(After all; this experiment would cost you nothing!
)
Pull them out, and see if it makes the difference that you want! :thumbup:
(After all; this experiment would cost you nothing!
)
2RTsGV
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Wifes 2012 is done
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.
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.
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bronzeflex42
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Dealer don't know
I talked my dealer in Ga and they don't seem to know anything about BRP cover the cost of getting the scoops put on, pre 2013 models. :dontknow: :dontknow:
I talked my dealer in Ga and they don't seem to know anything about BRP cover the cost of getting the scoops put on, pre 2013 models. :dontknow: :dontknow:
2RTsGV
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It would appear that the dealer doesn't want to contact BRP then. If you still have warranty (Factory or BEST Extended) I think it might be in your best interest to tell your dealer that you are getting heat under the seat and glove box areas / maybe mention the hot foot and ask what can be done about it.
I know of 7 pre 2013 bikes (2010s - 2012) in the KC area that have had them installed by BRP in the last month - free of charge.
bronzeflex42
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Thanks for the info. Did they contact BRP on their own? I will call my dealer and tell them the problems and see what they say. I do have BRP BEST warranty coverage til 2017..
finless
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I would say that removal of the acoustic panels may be the biggest part of the cure...
Pull them out, and see if it makes the difference that you want! :thumbup:
(After all; this experiment would cost you nothing!
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
finless
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Make sure the dealer does the scoop kit correctly!
The acoustic panels must be removed AND they have to put the metal braces that come with the kit on!
I have seen 2 Spyders now that the dealer did not do this. The did not remove the acoustic panels and put the brace on.
This was from two different dealers in my area.
The braces looks like this:
Bob
The acoustic panels must be removed AND they have to put the metal braces that come with the kit on!
I have seen 2 Spyders now that the dealer did not do this. The did not remove the acoustic panels and put the brace on.
This was from two different dealers in my area.
The braces looks like this:
Bob
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Bob Denman
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:shocked: I did not know this...
Thanks for the correction! :clap:
(But it does look as if that bracing could be "Backyard-Brewed"...
Thanks for the correction! :clap:
(But it does look as if that bracing could be "Backyard-Brewed"...
2RTsGV
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They all spoke to the service dept at the dealer and the service rep contacted brp.
finless
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:shocked: I did not know this...
Thanks for the correction! :clap:
(But it does look as if that bracing could be "Backyard-Brewed"...
Yep in fact you could cut the panel leaving just the "webbed brace part" of the panel and this would work perfectly.
Bob
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