Heat comming from under the seat in the front how to stop it

[jeffnval]

Does anybody have this problem.
Way to much heat coming out of in front of the seat

Would like to join a group from this area. Bellingham Wa

 

[ARtraveler]

Does anybody have this problem.
Way to much heat coming out of in front of the seat

:welcome: I note this is your first post. So, what are you driving? More information will help with getting an answer.

I note you went off line within a minute of your post.

 

[jerpinoy]

:welcome: I note this is your first post. So, what are you driving? More information will help with getting an answer.

I note you went off line within a minute of your post.

:agree: to all,,,,,, rule #1 what is your ride? :welcome: I'm here in Whidbey Island.

 

[Bob Denman]

It took him from September until now; to realize that he's not comfortable with the bike?? :dontknow:
There's more to this, than meets the eye... :shocked:

 

[ivanlee]

Does anybody have this problem.
Way to much heat coming out of in front of the seat

Would like to join a group from this area. Bellingham Wa

check your exhaust gaskets,

 

[Bob Denman]

Point taken... :thumbup: I forgot that you guys have a different sort of weather out there! :shocked:

You don't think that the Recreational Marijuana might be affecting folks' judgement yet; do you?

 

[SPYDERKIDZ]

Under seat heat

Yo JeffnVal,
First: What Spyder model?
Second: What type of Ryding gear? Leather? Shorts?
Third: We are in Bellingham, sent you a PM give us a Jingle
Spyderkidz

 

[bluestratos]

Hi Jeff,

I know what you are talking about, its cool weather from September to June in Bellingham (I am just north of you in Lynden), seldom getting over 60, but since then the heat has climbed into the 70's and 80's now and the heat that came out around the seat is horrible when I had my 2011 RT. I did fix it so give me a call and I will go over the fix with you. We have an informal club as well we can talk about.

Randy 360 815-4232

 

[Polish Eagle]

Does anybody have this problem.
Way to much heat coming out of in front of the seat

Would like to join a group from this area. Bellingham Wa

Take the seat locking post off, cover the latch area with duct tape, & ryde.

 

[MikeP]

My exhaust spring was broke n cooked the gasket / I'd give that a check

 

[Magdave]

Take the seat locking post off, cover the latch area with duct tape, & ryde.

I covered mine with DEI reflective heat tape. :thumbup:

 

[outlawsix]

One thing about the group I enjoy is that I have issues, snoop around a bit and find answers! Will be doing the reflective tape once I get home. Thank you for sharing the DIY fix!

 

[Jdsd1]

heat

I have a 2014 RTS new with 500 miles. I to can feel heat coming from under the seat. I also hear a loud fan that comes on occasionally. I had chalked it up to the break in period but now I am not sure . I live in San Diego so mild climate.

 

[Bob Denman]

What you're feeling on a 2014 RT... is probably perfectly normal. :thumbup:
They've routed the exhaust underneath the engine, and in the underbody airflow
They've moved the TWIN radiators up in front of the A-arms

It's pretty darn difficult to imagine where you'd be getting any serious heat from the bike on you that isn't going to be expected... :dontknow:

 

[bluestratos]

I eliminated 95% of the heat and stopped the boiling tank. I used thermo blanketing that you use under the hood on cars and trucks. I cut it to fit up and over the air cleaner and down to just above the header pipe (this material is treated with flame retardant). I then took more of it and run up and under the fuel tank and taped it to the first blanket with aluminum duct tape. This forces all the heat down and under the bike instead of up and around the seat. I was carful to fit it right and it was great after that.

I then took it a step further by removing the useless small pieces on the side panels and glue the blanket to all of the side panels to cover every inch possible. I also did the lower black filler panels. this kept the heat from radiating from the panels when parked or idling.

I also blocked the side duct and insulated everything to prevent any heat getting out on or near my right foot. I remove the stone cover so the heat could be pushed down and out the bottom. An days work but it paid in spades for heat control.

 

[flaggerphil]

I have a 2014 RTS new with 500 miles. I to can feel heat coming from under the seat. I also hear a loud fan that comes on occasionally. I had chalked it up to the break in period but now I am not sure . I live in San Diego so mild climate.

Just out of curiosity, have you ridden street motorcycles (two wheelers) in the past?

 

[outlawsix]

I eliminated 95% of the heat and stopped the boiling tank. I used thermo blanketing that you use under the hood on cars and trucks. I cut it to fit up and over the air cleaner and down to just above the header pipe (this material is treated with flame retardant). I then took more of it and run up and under the fuel tank and taped it to the first blanket with aluminum duct tape. This forces all the heat down and under the bike instead of up and around the seat. I was carful to fit it right and it was great after that.

I then took it a step further by removing the useless small pieces on the side panels and glue the blanket to all of the side panels to cover every inch possible. I also did the lower black filler panels. this kept the heat from radiating from the panels when parked or idling.

I also blocked the side duct and insulated everything to prevent any heat getting out on or near my right foot. I remove the stone cover so the heat could be pushed down and out the bottom. An days work but it paid in spades for heat control.

Have you posted a step by step of what all you did with pics etc? Id be highly interested in it please Sir. And from what i have read thus far there are a ton of others who would be as well.

 

[Top End Unlimited]

Heat

I eliminated 95% of the heat and stopped the boiling tank. I used thermo blanketing that you use under the hood on cars and trucks. I cut it to fit up and over the air cleaner and down to just above the header pipe (this material is treated with flame retardant). I then took more of it and run up and under the fuel tank and taped it to the first blanket with aluminum duct tape. This forces all the heat down and under the bike instead of up and around the seat. I was carful to fit it right and it was great after that.

I then took it a step further by removing the useless small pieces on the side panels and glue the blanket to all of the side panels to cover every inch possible. I also did the lower black filler panels. this kept the heat from radiating from the panels when parked or idling.

I also blocked the side duct and insulated everything to prevent any heat getting out on or near my right foot. I remove the stone cover so the heat could be pushed down and out the bottom. An days work but it paid in spades for heat control.

I wish you didn't live so far away, cause I've got a job for you ! LOL! Going to try that on mine this week. Wish me luck !

 

[Bob Denman]

Happy wrenhing!