Hot foot problem

[ulflyer]

????? The cat sits on the left side of the RT, so either you are talking about your other right foot, or your heat source is probably not what you think it is. Remember that when you block the radiator outlets, you just push the heat out elsewhere...in this case under the right side. I suspect that is the source of the heat you continue to feel...it has jst move a bit farther back and down.

OMG, now I feel really stupid! I did enlarge the underneath opening a little the other day and likely that caused a diff flow of hot air. :banghead: Gonna have to take a new look at right side to see if theres something I can to do to redirect the flow downward.

Thanks Scotty.

Scotty....just came in from jacking up the RT and the Cat is exactly in the middle; however, the right side pipe coming out of it is closer to the outside than the left side and not as well protected with the Spyderpop shields and may the source of my heat issue. As a tempo measure I wrapped some gasket material used for mufflers around it to make a shield and wired it on. If the above gives me relief, I'll get some muffler wrap for a more permanent fix.

 

[Jeriatric]

If you take time to search and read you'll find many people have done many things in an attempt to correct the problem you are having. All, with varying results. Much depending on how hot or high ambient temps are where they ride.

There's NO easy fix. Just a lot of experimenting.

 

[MouthPiece]

And now that you cannot remove the splash pans on the 2013, that eliminates an option.

Chris

 

[Jeriatric]

And now that you cannot remove the splash pans on the 2013, that eliminates an option.

Chris

Aren't they still being tested and approved in Florida?

Here's a sampling of options presented the last time this was a major topic.

Wear flame proof boots.

Only ride when ambient temps allow. (if they do).

Last, but my favorite. Sell it!

Tongue in cheek......but actual suggestions.

Best of luck Chris.

 

[MouthPiece]

Aren't they still being tested and approved in Florida?

Here's a sampling of options presented the last time this was a major topic.

Wear flame proof boots.

Only ride when ambient temps allow. (if they do).

Last, but my favorite. Sell it!

Tongue in cheek......but actual suggestions.

Best of luck Chris.

Another option is to have the wife carry our leaf blower and point that sucker down toward "the black hole of heat". :yes::yes::yes:

Chris

 

[chisel_maker]

Another option is to have the wife carry our leaf blower and point that sucker down toward "the black hole of heat". :yes::yes::yes:

Chris

Love this idea :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[NancysToy]

Another option is to have the wife carry our leaf blower and point that sucker down toward "the black hole of heat". :yes::yes::yes:

Chris

:thumbup: If she holds a bag of ice over the intake on the blower, you can have your own portable swamp cooler.

 

[MouthPiece]

:thumbup: If she holds a bag of ice over the intake on the blower, you can have your own portable swamp cooler.

Are ya ready to patent this idea with me Scotty??:roflblack::roflblack:

Chris

 

[Jeriatric]

You guys go ahead - we want

the 'ice' contract

:bbq:

 

[ulflyer]

If you take time to search and read you'll find many people have done many things in an attempt to correct the problem you are having. All, with varying results. Much depending on how hot or high ambient temps are where they ride.

There's NO easy fix. Just a lot of experimenting.

Did that and got umpteen threads with pages of replys. Found the $450 bypass which is too rich for my wallet. Curious if the bypass/or emptied Cat makes for less heat?

 

[Jeriatric]

Did that and got umpteen threads with pages of replys. Found the $450 bypass which is too rich for my wallet. Curious if the bypass/or emptied Cat makes for less heat?

Most certainly it will cool things off. Think of it as a heat sink. But, if you think the bypass is expensive, go to the parts fish and shock yourself with the cost of replacing the cat. Should you need to.

As you have seen, everything under the sun has been done in an attempt to resolve the heat issue pre 2012. Now some are saying it's even worse on the '13's. Go figure.

 

[diesel-dawg]

wrote an email to BRP Customer service....never a response

guess BRP could care less about answering emails. Wonder why they even list their customer service contact email address if they are not going to do talk to the customers.

 

[flybuddy]

Here's an extreme fix:
Top Radiator outlet blocked
Lower outlet has block plate but 3" round hole for downpipe (also insulated) to divert heat away
Aluminum plates behind downpipe to block any residual heat which may deflect upward
Aluminum deflectors (attached to footrests) to move air over right foot
Double insulation under floorboard
Cat removed
All pipes wrapped
Holes drilled in swooshplate
Cat Shields (had before Cat removal--left on)

No heat to right foot, no heat on passengers feet, no heat coming up from seat, gas tank remains cool

I went overboard as I kept coming up with ideas while my last remaining Gremlin was a leaky exhaust gasket from when I installed the cat bypass. The most successful item for me was the lower block plate. If I hadn't added the footrests I might have left it at that along with wrapping the exhaust.

 

[diesel-dawg]

Today, I did the ride and heat test. I have installed the SpyderPops.com heat block plate and the bakerwings lower foot deflectors. I rode in temps nearly 86+ for about a hundred miles. BTW, did it in shorts and sneakers. No issue on the heat at all and the dash indicated a cooling range in the middle, never showed any overheating at all. I tried it in stop and go traffic as well as highway speeds. I am very satisfied with this and if it nevers gets any worse than today, for me it is "hot foot" problem solved. My ride is a 2013 RT Limited.

Ken

 

[Jeriatric]

Today, I did the ride and heat test. I have installed the SpyderPops.com heat block plate and the bakerwings lower foot deflectors. I rode in temps nearly 86+ for about a hundred miles. BTW, did it in shorts and sneakers. No issue on the heat at all and the dash indicated a cooling range in the middle, never showed any overheating at all. I tried it in stop and go traffic as well as highway speeds. I am very satisfied with this and if it nevers gets any worse than today, for me it is "hot foot" problem solved. My ride is a 2013 RT Limited.

Ken

Good news.......but is 86 degrees HOT?

 

[diesel-dawg]

Good news.......but is 86 degrees HOT?

No 86 degrees is not hot, except in the direct sunlight, it gets warm. Point is that the radiator exhaust hole, in similar degree days was like a blow torch....now it is not.... Also, by me modifying my stock seat and moving me way back, I get better leg position on the RT floorboards. My right and left feet are not pushed forward at all...I can ride my right foot in the back of the floor board and even backwards on the passenger floor boards.

 

[MouthPiece]

No 86 degrees is not hot, except in the direct sunlight, it gets warm. Point is that the radiator exhaust hole, in similar degree days was like a blow torch....now it is not.... Also, by me modifying my stock seat and moving me way back, I get better leg position on the RT floorboards. My right and left feet are not pushed forward at all...I can ride my right foot in the back of the floor board and even backwards on the passenger floor boards.

Now THAT makes sense.

Chris

 

[Jeriatric]

[/COLOR][/U]Now THAT makes sense.

Chris

Agree, but it's a heck of a note when one has to ride with their heel on the passenger boards and the ball of their foot on the pegs(drivers boards). Not to mention it's impossible to use the passenger boards this way when two up. My saddle sets me back two inches from stock and have ridden this way for many a mile. While it will work, it's sad that there's not a better solution.

 

[MidLifeCrisis]

Today, I did the ride and heat test. I have installed the SpyderPops.com heat block plate and the bakerwings lower foot deflectors. I rode in temps nearly 86+ for about a hundred miles. BTW, did it in shorts and sneakers. No issue on the heat at all and the dash indicated a cooling range in the middle, never showed any overheating at all. I tried it in stop and go traffic as well as highway speeds. I am very satisfied with this and if it nevers gets any worse than today, for me it is "hot foot" problem solved. My ride is a 2013 RT Limited.

Ken

I would highly recommend taking a good pair of boots and long pants along until you are equally satisfied with the solution in temps above the mid 90s. Things definitely change on mine between 86 and 96. I'm golden in 86, 96 and things get pretty hot. As a matter of fact, I had to wait for us to hit 95+ at least, before I could even begin to sign off on my latest mod. Still holding out for the 106+ temps. If I don't fry, I'll post my latest.

 

[diesel-dawg]

I would highly recommend taking a good pair of boots and long pants along until you are equally satisfied with the solution in temps above the mid 90s. Things definitely change on mine between 86 and 96. I'm golden in 86, 96 and things get pretty hot. As a matter of fact, I had to wait for us to hit 95+ at least, before I could even begin to sign off on my latest mod. Still holding out for the 106+ temps. If I don't fry, I'll post my latest.

I am retired and don't really see a reason to ride in those high temp days...if I do, it will be in the early morning to early afternoon, and then off of the road either home or hotel. I am fortunate that I can select when, where and why I ride. BTW, as I recently sold my 2011 Harley Triglide. I had Colorado Chaps make me some heat resistant shin guards, that just strap around each lower leg. I can carry them, and easily put them on, on very hot days and rides. I live in the coastal area of NC and like to wear shorts and sneakers when I ride.