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RT-S PE#0412
Back in January 2010 got my RTS premier
edition #412 that didn't have some of the
heat shield stuff, (insulation that would
prevent heat coming up underneath the
seats sides. ) (cant remember if it was
either overlooked in PDI or not
available on the early models.:dontknow:,
or just later corrected by BRP
For myself it was later added by the dealership.
The material was added around the
center glove box area. I was also given
a glove box insert that came later with
2010 models . However I wanted to ride
with my legs extended but ran into an
issue of extreme right side heat.
I originally had the KewlMetal Highway
brackets and loved how the ride position
was so much more enjoyable However
with my legs extended they now were directly
in front of where the heat escaped. So I
had to keep moving my right foot from the pegs
to the brackets.I told myself I could live with
doing this.
:gaah:
Then later switched to SealFloorboards because I
liked the way it looked but still had a heat issue.
I added KewlMetal Honeycomb plate to match
left side look. I sold them when I added the
Spyderpop block as it was too tight and also too
difficult to clean the Spyderpop blocking plate.
When I had added the Spyderpop's upper heat
shield block that pretty much took care
of the issue when wearing tall boots.
The lower plastic bottom rock shield that was
removed on installation of the shield I kept if
necessary to install back if there were
any heat related issues. There have been none!
On a side note:
I once had the opportunity (but unable to attend)
to ride my Spyder in a Patriots day parade
out in Phelan CA. with Fred Rau & WishagainKen
and Pincussion who has an RS. The Temp that day was
in the 100s and the spyders that attended,
3 of them I believe (including Fred's)
overheated due to not moving in the parade,
just idling. I know both RT's were stock as
they were ridden by RT5 Ambassadors. I am
not sure if any RS's overheated (can't remember)
Let me also add that I did not need the lower
block as the floorboards deflect much of the
heat that escapes below it.
I wear on long trips the Can-Am boots
as they come up the highest and although
they are insulated they ward off any
heat generated from the bike. I can
ride all day with my legs extended
It would be interesting to see if those in
"Hot Climates" such as the desert
have improved reducing there heat to
the right leg or not. Heat has been an
overwhelming issue. If I am wearing
tennis shoes (rarely) I will feel some heat
even with what I have added.
I have in the past
experienced pain from heat coming
from the bike combined with riding
300+ miles in heat (no fun). Although I am
accepting a risk, by having the block, I feel
That the digital temp gage on the display
and an oil temp gauge, will give me
enough warning to stop. I also carry with
me the BRP coolant.
Jerbear if you are on the diving board
gathering evidence for what to do next,
please jump in, the water is just fine, go get
seafloorboards, spyderpops block and wear
a high boot and you will have many more
comfortable miles.
BRP engineers that
designed these fantastic riding machines
probably had to take into account all
the different climates and uses this
machine would be put through, and tried
to find a happy medium. For some who
live in a cold climate where these are
built, maybe the heat is a welcome sign.
There are many who want heated seats
(not just the grips) that would be taxing
on the electrical capacity of these bikes.
Why not take the TicketBait Challenge :yes:
( I like the way that sounds) You ride over
to Santa Monica from La Quinta and we
will go on a 60 mile ride to
one of the hottest areas near where
I live, to Woodland Hills where Works
Performance Shocks is located.
You ride my RT with what I have on it plus
(some leather boots) on the ride out and
then whatever else you wear when you
have more issues, be it tennis shoes or :dontknow:
And then I will ride yours. :doorag:
That way you can discover if there is any
relief from the heat.............and I can be miserable
for talking myself into the heat challenge.:roflblack:..............
If it is not any better and you are still in discomfort,
we will look into some experimental medication that
can lower your body temp and only has a few side effects.
one being you have to wear goggles the rest of your life
Oh one more thing change your temp gauge
to the digital display, as it will be more precise.
Or move to Santa Monica which enjoys more than
340 sunny days each year so expect mild temperatures
and clear skies during most seasons.
The average High temp in summer months is 71"
hyea:
What say You Jerbear?
edition #412 that didn't have some of the
heat shield stuff, (insulation that would
prevent heat coming up underneath the
seats sides. ) (cant remember if it was
either overlooked in PDI or not
available on the early models.:dontknow:,
or just later corrected by BRP
For myself it was later added by the dealership.
The material was added around the
center glove box area. I was also given
a glove box insert that came later with
2010 models . However I wanted to ride
with my legs extended but ran into an
issue of extreme right side heat.
I originally had the KewlMetal Highway
brackets and loved how the ride position
was so much more enjoyable However
with my legs extended they now were directly
in front of where the heat escaped. So I
had to keep moving my right foot from the pegs
to the brackets.I told myself I could live with
doing this.
:gaah:
Then later switched to SealFloorboards because I
liked the way it looked but still had a heat issue.
I added KewlMetal Honeycomb plate to match
left side look. I sold them when I added the
Spyderpop block as it was too tight and also too
difficult to clean the Spyderpop blocking plate.
When I had added the Spyderpop's upper heat
shield block that pretty much took care
of the issue when wearing tall boots.
The lower plastic bottom rock shield that was
removed on installation of the shield I kept if
necessary to install back if there were
any heat related issues. There have been none!
On a side note:
I once had the opportunity (but unable to attend)
to ride my Spyder in a Patriots day parade
out in Phelan CA. with Fred Rau & WishagainKen
and Pincussion who has an RS. The Temp that day was
in the 100s and the spyders that attended,
3 of them I believe (including Fred's)
overheated due to not moving in the parade,
just idling. I know both RT's were stock as
they were ridden by RT5 Ambassadors. I am
not sure if any RS's overheated (can't remember)
Let me also add that I did not need the lower
block as the floorboards deflect much of the
heat that escapes below it.
I wear on long trips the Can-Am boots
as they come up the highest and although
they are insulated they ward off any
heat generated from the bike. I can
ride all day with my legs extended
It would be interesting to see if those in
"Hot Climates" such as the desert
have improved reducing there heat to
the right leg or not. Heat has been an
overwhelming issue. If I am wearing
tennis shoes (rarely) I will feel some heat
even with what I have added.
I have in the past
experienced pain from heat coming
from the bike combined with riding
300+ miles in heat (no fun). Although I am
accepting a risk, by having the block, I feel
That the digital temp gage on the display
and an oil temp gauge, will give me
enough warning to stop. I also carry with
me the BRP coolant.
Jerbear if you are on the diving board
gathering evidence for what to do next,
please jump in, the water is just fine, go get
seafloorboards, spyderpops block and wear
a high boot and you will have many more
comfortable miles.
BRP engineers that
designed these fantastic riding machines
probably had to take into account all
the different climates and uses this
machine would be put through, and tried
to find a happy medium. For some who
live in a cold climate where these are
built, maybe the heat is a welcome sign.
There are many who want heated seats
(not just the grips) that would be taxing
on the electrical capacity of these bikes.
Why not take the TicketBait Challenge :yes:
( I like the way that sounds) You ride over
to Santa Monica from La Quinta and we
will go on a 60 mile ride to
one of the hottest areas near where
I live, to Woodland Hills where Works
Performance Shocks is located.
You ride my RT with what I have on it plus
(some leather boots) on the ride out and
then whatever else you wear when you
have more issues, be it tennis shoes or :dontknow:
And then I will ride yours. :doorag:
That way you can discover if there is any
relief from the heat.............and I can be miserable
for talking myself into the heat challenge.:roflblack:..............
If it is not any better and you are still in discomfort,
we will look into some experimental medication that
can lower your body temp and only has a few side effects.
one being you have to wear goggles the rest of your life
Oh one more thing change your temp gauge
to the digital display, as it will be more precise.
Or move to Santa Monica which enjoys more than
340 sunny days each year so expect mild temperatures
and clear skies during most seasons.
The average High temp in summer months is 71"
hyea:What say You Jerbear?
