JacqueTanis
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My engine never goes above 5 bars ... the engine is not overheating. It's the heat being trapped in the engine compartment that is causing the problem.
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Heat issue
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My engine never goes above 5 bars ... the engine is not overheating. It's the heat being trapped in the engine compartment that is causing the problem.
flamingobabe
...in the pink (Girls On Spyders)
the 2013 ST does not come with heat shielding on the tank.....either your dealer or BRP did that....my gas boils with 1/4 inch ceramic installation/heat shielding...but with the new mapping of the ecm things are better....thank your dealer
Sarge707
Active member
I,m thinking of removing the air box on the RT so I can do my own Plugs and wires BUT I,m concerned the Decibel increase would be significant and I value my hearing. Wonder if anyone ever did a test?
900Dave
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See post #37 & #38 they should be able to answer your question.
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Noise
Honestly. My first throttle up - I thought to myself. Wow! That's loud. But soon learned it took far less throttle input than my wrist was used to(with the stock air box) Less twist equals less noise.
Did 325 plus yesterday from here to Angeles Crest Highway(both twisties and freeway). It gets a little noisy under heavy throttle, but I came to like it. Hardly notice it at freeway speeds on cruise control. It's really not that bad, and I wouldn't change back if someone paid me.
Those with super sensitive ears can always screw in some ear plugs. jmy2c
Sarge70first037 said:
Honestly. My first throttle up - I thought to myself. Wow! That's loud. But soon learned it took far less throttle input than my wrist was used to(with the stock air box) Less twist equals less noise.
Did 325 plus yesterday from here to Angeles Crest Highway(both twisties and freeway). It gets a little noisy under heavy throttle, but I came to like it. Hardly notice it at freeway speeds on cruise control. It's really not that bad, and I wouldn't change back if someone paid me.
Those with super sensitive ears can always screw in some ear plugs. jmy2c
Bob Denman
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A little bit of "Intake Honk", is good for the soul... 
The front of the tank did have heat shielding from the factory.... I added to it and covered more of the tank.
Bob Denman
New member
Did you get the new bodywork in place? :thumbup:
:thumbup:WashingtonApple
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Sounds like some ST's have some shielding and others don't. Glad I got one that did. Its not much but some is better than none. I put about 70 miles on her today and now I have 605 miles on the odometer, so she is ready for the break in service. Hopefully that helps even more with the firmware updates.
I'm thinking about taking mine off. I have a friend who has an HD. The pipes and engine got so hot he couldn't hardly ride it. He took the CAT off and said it was like night and day difference. Was it hard to take off or did you have your dealer do it for you ?
Did you get the new bodywork in place?
Nope.... got the 4 panels in.... one of the panels was painted wrong. Looks like it's the right color.. but... Dull, and rough... no clear coat on it. Trying to get it squared away... don't know if we will have it in time to put it on before we go to Spyderfest.
Bob Denman
New member
:gaah: I'm sorry to hear that what should have been simple... wasn't! :shocked:
Hang in there!! :thumbup:
Hang in there!! :thumbup:
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
We have been hangin for over a year......
Bob Denman
New member
We know... :shocked:
My poorly trained gut, has me believing that you're just about to where, "The light at the end of the tunnel", is about to take on a new reality! :2thumbs:
My poorly trained gut, has me believing that you're just about to where, "The light at the end of the tunnel", is about to take on a new reality! :2thumbs:
I'm sure you mean where we should have been a year ago.... got the right side 2014 panels on today... do not think I will have the time to get the left side on if BRP shipped the right parts 'right now'.... so FB will just have to ride her spyder to Spyderfest the BRP way.... Half assed fixed...
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try search heat shield on jegs.com
Jegs has thermal plankets heat tape even wraps the cat up to 2000 degrees wrapped the fuel tank no more boiling fuel covered the inside of all the panels and no more heat problem working on a larger radiator idea now found one that will fits just need to have a few mods done to it before installing
Jegs has thermal plankets heat tape even wraps the cat up to 2000 degrees wrapped the fuel tank no more boiling fuel covered the inside of all the panels and no more heat problem working on a larger radiator idea now found one that will fits just need to have a few mods done to it before installing
Cat removeal
I talked to my dealer today and was told that bypassing the cat would void the warranty.
This is BRPs problem let them make it right.
I talked to my dealer today and was told that bypassing the cat would void the warranty.
This is BRPs problem let them make it right.
spyder3
New member
Seeing what others have been put through here so far, I would not hold your breath on BRP fixing this. We can hope they come through.
Just hopeing for the best
No I'm not holding my breath on BRP fixing this. But with all of the chatter about heat issues they have to take notice and address the problem. 22k tax tag and title, also a comfort seat that was a waste of $$$. I'm not really interested in spending more on this money pit.
No I'm not holding my breath on BRP fixing this. But with all of the chatter about heat issues they have to take notice and address the problem. 22k tax tag and title, also a comfort seat that was a waste of $$$. I'm not really interested in spending more on this money pit.
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