Excessive Heat on ST Bars

[Mets79ST2013]

On my ST-S is the same, it gets very hot but it shows 3-5 never more than that, as per a BRP agent that I'm talking to he keeps asking me when I will stop riding in the winter, I told him few times that I'm like the mail man, not SNOW, RAIN, BLIZZARD, COLD will stop me from riding, I left him a message last week regarding my bike getting HOT and he has not return my call...but I'm still riding.

 

[SNOOPY]

The thermostat doesn't open until 3. 3-5 is pretty normal. Each instrument will read a little differently, too. There is no need to worry unless the machine overheats and shows a warning light, the fan runs frequently in cool temperatures, the fan doesn't run with the gauge at 6 or above, the Spyder suddenly starts running well well above where it normally does with no change in ambient temperatures, or doesn't heat past one bar no matter what (except maybe in Minnesota in the winter). It is because people fret and worry needlessly about the "number of marks" on an unlabeled gauge that idiot lights were invented. nojoke

Why would the fan stop at 6 or above?

 

[NancysToy]

Why would the fan stop at 6 or above?

If it fails.

 

[billybovine]

If I get the chance to ride nowadays with OAT running about 6 degrees C, the STS runs up to 5 bars in slow traffic and drops down to 2 to 4 bars when I can keep a steady 50 kph.

Running at 2 bars at highway speed in cold weather is normal. My 09GS did and 13ST does that. Every time you slow down the temp will go up and drop again when you speed up. One warning is when riding in cold conditions with the temp gauge reading 2 or 3 bars, the gas mileage will drop like a stone. My GS would lose up to 20% and my ST will lose 10 to 15%. So be prepared to stop for fuel more often.

 

[Mets79ST2013]

Heat on ST

Do you feel your bike is hot, not the engine because is a different type of heat, one that is coming up from the sides of your seat...that is the heat that we feel on our ST, also after riding for 45 minutes or so.

 

[SNOOPY]

If it fails.

Oops, just misunderstood your wording.

 

[SNOOPY]

Do you feel your bike is hot, not the engine because is a different type of heat, one that is coming up from the sides of your seat...that is the heat that we feel on our ST, also after riding for 45 minutes or so.

I think you're referring to trapped in heat from little airflow. Mine wasn't that bad, but as precautions I added some heat shield to my side panels near my seat and leg areas, wrapped most of my upper exhaust tubes, and drill some large holes in the plastic pans under the bike.

All just in hopes of alleviating any discomforts in the future.

 

[billybovine]

I think you're referring to trapped in heat from little airflow. Mine wasn't that bad, but as precautions I added some heat shield to my side panels near my seat and leg areas, wrapped most of my upper exhaust tubes, and drill some large holes in the plastic pans under the bike.

All just in hopes of alleviating any discomforts in the future.

First I added heat shielding insulation to the side panels near my legs and I don't think that did any good at all. Then I blocked the airflow with some close cell foam weather stripping from the hardware store. I sealed the area between the inner plastic panel and outer side panels. Also between the top of the frame and the top center panel. There is no more hot air coming out from under the seat. I no longer have excess heat comfort issue at all anymore. The foam cost me 15 bucks and I have half a roll left.

 

[SNOOPY]

First I added heat shielding insulation to the side panels near my legs and I don't think that did any good at all. Then I blocked the airflow with some close cell foam weather stripping from the hardware store. I sealed the area between the inner plastic panel and outer side panels. Also between the top of the frame and the top center panel. There is no more hot air coming out from under the seat. I no longer have excess heat comfort issue at all anymore. The foam cost me 15 bucks and I have half a roll left.

Sounds good :thumbup:


What did you mean by "inner panel and outer side panels" ?

 

[billybovine]

Sounds good :thumbup:


What did you mean by "inner panel and outer side panels" ?

What I am calling the inner panels are the 2 black plastic panels under the seat that cover the gas tank on both sides of the frame. The outer panels are the 2 upper mid tupperware beside your knees when you are sitting on the Spyder. The 2 upper side panels above that and the center panel is the one with the accessories switches in it. What I did was fill the gap between the very front of the inner panels, frame and the outer tupperware.

 

[Gordy]

It would be nice if the fan could be reversed in slow or stop and go traffic.I think that there is an aftermarket kit for Goldwings to do this

 

[SNOOPY]

What I am calling the inner panels are the 2 black plastic panels under the seat that cover the gas tank on both sides of the frame. The outer panels are the 2 upper mid tupperware beside your knees when you are sitting on the Spyder. The 2 upper side panels above that and the center panel is the one with the accessories switches in it. What I did was fill the gap between the very front of the inner panels, frame and the outer tupperware.

Gotcha :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

It would be nice if the fan could be reversed in slow or stop and go traffic.I think that there is an aftermarket kit for Goldwings to do this

We've got a couple of folks in here looking at that option... and figuring out how to make it happen! :thumbup:

 

[JacqueTanis]

Heat bars ....

How many bars are people showing who are having big heat issues on their ST's. I show any ware from 3 to 5 depending on where I am driving. It feels warm but not unbearable. Just curious if some people are showing more than 5.

Never ... my problem is the heat being trapped under the plastics with no way to escape!

 

[JacqueTanis]

Hmmmm

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I have 2013 st-s and the heat bars usually stay at 5-6. Today it was 48 degrees when I went for a ride and within 30 minutes the heat was coming out of the seat and right side so much I needed to move around on the seat. The fan was coming on and off while riding in below 50 degrees. It was also very windy on the highway.

That's scary ... how's your coolant level?