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Mods For Heat Correction!
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lookerjdc
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start with: http://www.spyderpops.com/
Orange monster
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The only real heat I feel on my 2013 RSS is on my left leg, the right seems to stay at a comfortable temp. The left is not so hot that it burns or anything like that but if it were a little cooler it would be more comfortable on 100 degree days. I bought some exhaust wrap and water wetter and will wrap the left exhaust in the next couple of weeks.
Brogers57
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Possible fix
Here is what I am testing out now. Rode a little today and was surprised on how much heat I don't feel. Fan kicked on and could barley even feel any heat at all. This opens up for the heat to escape in a large area instead of just out the side. I even sat in the garage while the bike was running and the fan on and still didn't feel much heat blowing on me. Instead of completely taking off the splash pan underneath I drilled 6 holes (1 1/8in).
Let me know what you think :clap:
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Here is what I am testing out now. Rode a little today and was surprised on how much heat I don't feel. Fan kicked on and could barley even feel any heat at all. This opens up for the heat to escape in a large area instead of just out the side. I even sat in the garage while the bike was running and the fan on and still didn't feel much heat blowing on me. Instead of completely taking off the splash pan underneath I drilled 6 holes (1 1/8in).
Let me know what you think :clap:
Brogers57
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Here are the guards. If you look under your spyder on both sides you will see these. Coz, helped me by stating that I should remove them but, I didn't like what it exposed so today I decided to drill holes. I will take some more pictures or you can PM me with your e mail and I will send some or maybe a video.:yes:
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Brogers57
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did you remove something near the radiator? it looks different. can't put my finger on it.opcorn:
I did. The plastic piece that is supposed to redirect it out the side, I took it out and I am surprised at this point. Haven't tested in really hot weather yet so the question is still out on how it works. It was in the mid-high 80's today low humidity.
Its would be a good idea to send more pics., a video would be greatly appreciated, I am sure.
I guess increasing the flow path, does help, keep us posted.
You may be on to something.
Dom
billrob71
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I wrapped the left exhaust header pipe and its helping a lot , the left side was very hot to the touch and came up through the crack between the plastic and oil cooler cover now it gets on the hotter side of warm but can touch the plastic with no problems , I wrapped it about 4 time and it does help. Started at the first bend and went back to the last bend by the belt.
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Brogers57
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Well I am lucky as my plastic is not that hot. Warm to touch but not burning. I am hoping that the removal and hole drilling I done could resolve problems. I may go to the other side and drill 6 more holes after some more testing.
Brogers57
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Awesome.. Thanks for the share! I am uploading my video now and then will post soon to show a little more in detail to what I have accomplished. I am about to go out for a small ride, then to further my investigation!
Dan McNally
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That looks great . . . How does it work on a hot day?
Brogers57
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http://www.filedropper.com/img1878 - Me talking about the mod and showing by video what I done.
http://www.filedropper.com/img1879 - Me talking about my recent ride plus paper streamers while fan is blow
Keep in mind that the bike is sitting still and imagine the air flow that is happening while the bike is moving, I do feel more heat is being pushed out and also out the left side as well.
http://www.filedropper.com/img1879 - Me talking about my recent ride plus paper streamers while fan is blow
Keep in mind that the bike is sitting still and imagine the air flow that is happening while the bike is moving, I do feel more heat is being pushed out and also out the left side as well.
lookerjdc
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works fine
I also used thermal wrap on the inside of the top block off plate and that has pretty much removed all hot air escaping (I also cut a large hole in the lower pan and covered it with grate to prevent anything getting kicked up under the bike
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