Lower engine temperature

[Trickie Dick]

Nancy's too. Wonder if it is an artifact of the updates?

:dontknow: I had the update done a few weeks ago. I still get the gas odor after it warms up. I'm also getting a vibration starting about 50. Never had that before. I can't remember curbing it or anything like that. So what's up with that. I'm going to take it back in and have it checked again before going on the route 66 trip. If it's running 4-5 bars now at 60-70 degrees, wonder what's going to happen when I hit 80-90 degrees.

 

[q-brrr]

Possible solution

I'm not sure butt...it seemed like our Spyder ran warmer when my exhaust down pipe gaskets were worn badly and leaking. O2 mixture was off? :dontknow:

 

[jeuchler]

Very cool and useful modification by the sounds of things.
2000miles is a pretty good test, also.

Do you have any other pictures of the mod to share? I would like to get more info on how it directs air through the rad instead around it.

Very cool, mod guys . I'm thinking about getting one, but not sure I really need it around here in Newfoundland. Although, summer we will be hitting 25-30C.

Would like more info if you can provide.
Thanks for sharing.

Not to speak for REPOPS, but judging from the curve of the cut on the foam, it looks as if it creates a seal against the body panel so that the air doesn't wash between the right radiator wall and the inside panel.

Nice idea! :thumbup:

(Reserve another one, for me to use in this hot New England climate!)

 

[Tom in NM]

Nice!

Clever idea. I will have to do this - considering the temps that I encounter out here in New Mexico.

I did do something similar - I used some of the tubular insulated pipe wrap and tucked it into the gap around the air-dam, just behind the radiator fan. This helps keep the hot air from the fan and radiator from hitting my right foot.

It just tucks into the gap around the air-dam and so far ( over 5,000 miles ) just stays there and is not noticeable at all.

Combined with Repop's mod, which looks like it increases the radiator's efficiency, it should greatly reduce the convection oven effect on the rider's foot.

Tom

 

[jeuchler]

Clever idea. I will have to do this - considering the temps that I encounter out here in New Mexico.

I did do something similar - I used some of the tubular insulated pipe wrap and tucked it into the gap around the air-dam, just behind the radiator fan. This helps keep the hot air from the fan and radiator from hitting my right foot.

It just tucks into the gap around the air-dam and so far ( over 5,000 miles ) just stays there and is not noticeable at all.

Combined with Repop's mod, which looks like it increases the radiator's efficiency, it should greatly reduce the convection oven effect on the rider's foot.

Tom

Good job, Tom!

And your NM temps are pretty equivalent to our New England ones, so I think I'll try this!

 

[Trickie Dick]

I'm not sure butt...it seemed like our Spyder ran warmer when my exhaust down pipe gaskets were worn badly and leaking. O2 mixture was off? :dontknow:

I replaced those when I had the update done. Still hot:dontknow:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Great idea! I would definitely like 2 kits, one for each of our Spyders.

Please post the details on how to order them. :2thumbs:

 

[SpyderGirl]

I am also interested. It's going to get HOT HOT HOT this summer in the Bay Area. Hook me up. :2thumbs:

 

[gmopsman]

Put me down for one. When will it be available.
Thanks

 

[TMehaffey]

Put Me in for a kit also:2thumbs: I've noticed mine running a little hotter after the updates.

 

[wyliec]

I'm in for one. :thumbup:

 

[Sny]

$20 mod that anyone can do and it comes with glue?

I'll take 2!

 

[3tracs]

I'd like one kit too. Thanks for the great idea! (I love this forum!)

 

[doudy]

simple idea is always the best

:congrats:
will run to buy the material and do this mod before my long ride to the homecoming Spydercelebretion in Austria.

 

[jabba11]

Id be interested as well!!

 

[bjt]

I should have asked REPOPS if he had enough sets to install them on Debbie and my Spyders when we were in Cuba. I liked the idea when he first told me about it last summer when we caravanned out to LA. Put me down for two sets also.

 

[SPYDERPOPS]

The "MISSING AIR DAM" is ready to ship!

Thank You for your interest in the new “Missing Air Dam” for the Can-Am Sypder RS.

I apologize for not being prepared with a website to order these from. I installed 10 “Missing Air Dams” at the Spyderfest in Missouri and instantly they were a hit. I now have them ready to ship.

Send me an email: [email protected] and I will send you an invoice through PayPal and as soon as I receive payment it will ship. $20.00 PLUS SHIPPING ! The email will be from Harvey Clark.

Please make sure the address listed with your payment is the one you want it shipped to. I will be shipping by USPS, check your mail box!

Feel free to contact me by email with any questions using the subject of Missing Air Dam: [email protected]

Thanks again for your interest,

Harvey Clark
SPYDERPOPSTM

 

[SpyderWolf]

You've got mail!

Thanks for making these, and offering them to us. :2thumbs:

 

[SethO]

Very cool and useful modification by the sounds of things.
2000miles is a pretty good test, also.

Do you have any other pictures of the mod to share? I would like to get more info on how it directs air through the rad instead around it.

Very cool, mod guys . I'm thinking about getting one, but not sure I really need it around here in Newfoundland. Although, summer we will be hitting 25-30C.


Would like more info if you can provide.
Thanks for sharing.

I ride in that too and I put one in mine, works great, thanks harvey, your the man.

 

[jeuchler]

You've got mail!

Thanks for making these, and offering them to us. :2thumbs:

Yup, thanks, Harvey. Add one more on your next post office run... :thumbup: