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Test Results of Heat Elimination Mods

DaveNur said:
And the total price of the machine with all of the mods and add-ons is:__________?
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Hi Dave,
I can't help but notice that you've never been able to add much of value to any search for solutions...
You're kind of like me; but at least I make an attempt to be helpful... ;)
 
Hot Footed Rascal in AZ!

Hi Y'all, this is my 2nd RS so I am definitely hooked, right? I live in AZ (anybody reading this want to ride???) and yes, it's hot here. However, I don't have a problem with temp gauge, just the right ankle cooking. After hearing all the rave reviews about Harvey and Spyderpops, I ordered the Missing Heat Shield and the Air Management System and threw in the Belt Guard as well. Of course, installed the HS first hoping it would give my ankle some relief. I am so disappointed because it feels absolutely no different! This bike has less than 500 miles on it so it wouldn't be the Y Gaskets, right? The only thing I can think of is I notice the majority of the SL's on here ride RTs. Maybe the HS works great for the RT but not the RS??? Can anyone share what helps on an RS? I have yet to install the Air Management System but will do so next week but really thought that was more to keep the bike cool more than my poor ankle. I am not, by any means, a whimp. The heat on the left is tolerable but the right is not. BTW, this forum is great and I read it everyday. It's very helpful to hear other owners experience. Thanks for any input you might have.
 
Rascal said:
Hi Y'all, this is my 2nd RS so I am definitely hooked, right? I live in AZ (anybody reading this want to ride???) and yes, it's hot here. However, I don't have a problem with temp gauge, just the right ankle cooking. After hearing all the rave reviews about Harvey and Spyderpops, I ordered the Missing Heat Shield and the Air Management System and threw in the Belt Guard as well. Of course, installed the HS first hoping it would give my ankle some relief. I am so disappointed because it feels absolutely no different! This bike has less than 500 miles on it so it wouldn't be the Y Gaskets, right? The only thing I can think of is I notice the majority of the SL's on here ride RTs. Maybe the HS works great for the RT but not the RS??? Can anyone share what helps on an RS? I have yet to install the Air Management System but will do so next week but really thought that was more to keep the bike cool more than my poor ankle. I am not, by any means, a whimp. The heat on the left is tolerable but the right is not. BTW, this forum is great and I read it everyday. It's very helpful to hear other owners experience. Thanks for any input you might have.
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I'm afraid that when you take 110 degree air, and pass it through the radiator, it gets a lot hotter. With the radiator on the right side, the Spyder dumps it in front of the right ankle. The RS has less deflection for the outlet than the RT, so it can be the worse. The air management system will help some, by pushing all the air through the outlet vent, instead of letting some of it pass through the crack between the body panels and find it's way out through the inner vent slot near your leg. Beyond that, there are some other things that can help you survive...

Wear high boots...and maybe Sokz knee socks, too.
Wear mesh overpants over long, heavy pants. Yes, it seems counterproductive, but it does work...and the sun isn't as hot on yor thighs.
Fabricate a deflector to push the air on the right side out further, so it bypasses your leg.
Don't use highway pegs or forward projecting footboards.
Install Baker air wings to divert some air to your leg.

I know these seem like measures one should not have to take, but riding anything, or even driving anything without air conditioning, is a challenge in the desert. One does what one must to survive.
 
Rascal said:
Hi Y'all, this is my 2nd RS so I am definitely hooked, right? I live in AZ (anybody reading this want to ride???) and yes, it's hot here. However, I don't have a problem with temp gauge, just the right ankle cooking. After hearing all the rave reviews about Harvey and Spyderpops, I ordered the Missing Heat Shield and the Air Management System and threw in the Belt Guard as well. Of course, installed the HS first hoping it would give my ankle some relief. I am so disappointed because it feels absolutely no different! This bike has less than 500 miles on it so it wouldn't be the Y Gaskets, right? The only thing I can think of is I notice the majority of the SL's on here ride RTs. Maybe the HS works great for the RT but not the RS??? Can anyone share what helps on an RS? I have yet to install the Air Management System but will do so next week but really thought that was more to keep the bike cool more than my poor ankle. I am not, by any means, a whimp. The heat on the left is tolerable but the right is not. BTW, this forum is great and I read it everyday. It's very helpful to hear other owners experience. Thanks for any input you might have.
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Welcome to the forum Rascal. Good points made by NancysToy and most of us desert rats can relate to the challenges associated with riding in the AZ heat. There are tons of RS owners on the forum and several on this forum from AZ and other hot spots pretty regularly, so you'll likely get some good input specific to the RS shortly.

You can always post on the Arizona board for rides and see if there are any takers. I may well be up to it as well. It would be fun to get an actual :doorag:group setup in our neck of the woods. :thumbup:
 
Hotfooted Rascal

MidLifeCrisis said:
Welcome to the forum Rascal. Good points made by NancysToy and most of us desert rats can relate to the challenges associated with riding in the AZ heat. There are tons of RS owners on the forum and several on this forum from AZ and other hot spots pretty regularly, so you'll likely get some good input specific to the RS shortly.

You can always post on the Arizona board for rides and see if there are any takers. I may well be up to it as well. It would be fun to get an actual :doorag:group setup in our neck of the woods. :thumbup:
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Great points from NancysToy, THANKS! Will forward the tips to my BF Mechanic, he's the BEST!
MidlifeCrisis, forgive my ignorance - what's the Arizona Board? I have tried posting an "Anybody out here"? post here to no avail. Would like to find out about local rides, Spyderfests, local service reviews, etc. Even GOS seems to only show a couple riders in AZ. Would love some company and camaraderie while sweating out the summer! Meanwhile, do love the tips on this forum and hope to someday be able to help someone as I have been helped>
 
Rascal said:
Great points from NancysToy, THANKS! Will forward the tips to my BF Mechanic, he's the BEST!
MidlifeCrisis, forgive my ignorance - what's the Arizona Board? I have tried posting an "Anybody out here"? post here to no avail. Would like to find out about local rides, Spyderfests, local service reviews, etc. Even GOS seems to only show a couple riders in AZ. Would love some company and camaraderie while sweating out the summer! Meanwhile, do love the tips on this forum and hope to someday be able to help someone as I have been helped>
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PM sent.
 
I don't get it. I have ridden the Mohave Desert, the Great Salt Flats and all over the NW in 95 -100 degree temps. I have only SpyderPops radiator block-off plate with the bottom panel removed (per Harvey's instructions) Baker Air Wings (for my legs) and my Seal Floorboards. I have never experienced "hot foot". I know it's much discussed but I have never experienced it .I recommend this combo to all my customers.

Ride in comfort,
John
Seal Floorboards
 
Bottom panel

sealfloorboards said:
I don't get it. I have ridden the Mohave Desert, the Great Salt Flats and all over the NW in 95 -100 degree temps. I have only SpyderPops radiator block-off plate with the bottom panel removed (per Harvey's instructions) Baker Air Wings (for my legs) and my Seal Floorboards. I have never experienced "hot foot". I know it's much discussed but I have never experienced it .I recommend this combo to all my customers.

Ride in comfort,
John
Seal Floorboards
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Which bottom panel did you remove?
 
Hot Panels

I have a 2013 ST Limited. Super hot on left side - wrapped the exhaust in heat tape and silicone spray and added Heat Shield sheets to the panels. Still hot (screws where the front and middle panels meet above my knee get so hot I can't touch them.) I like your idea of the duct to guide the air under the bike. So how do I do that? Can you give me step by step?

MidLifeCrisis said:
The only way to get away from that is to create a "duct" to guide the air under the bike. It can be done completely invisible from the outside and does a nice job. I found that angling it toward the inside of the bike worked far better than straight back and doesn't come back to get you riding or sitting in traffic.
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JacqueTanis said:
I have a 2013 ST Limited. Super hot on left side - wrapped the exhaust in heat tape and silicone spray and added Heat Shield sheets to the panels. Still hot (screws where the front and middle panels meet above my knee get so hot I can't touch them.) I like your idea of the duct to guide the air under the bike. So how do I do that? Can you give me step by step?
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I did mine on an RT. it doesn't sound like the STs heat is from the same source as RT, so don't think my method will work on an ST. Someone here had posted adapting RS block off plates of sorts to the RS. That may be more in line with what you may be looking for.


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