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    Heat in the "cockpit"

    This is a completely stock bike except for the vented windshield so there is nothing as far as accessories that would be causing this heat. The engine is not overheating at all so not sure how coolant could be affecting this.
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    Heat in the "cockpit"

    Thank you for all your input I want to thank everyone for their input to my original post. And in my OP I misidentified the year of the original bike, it was a 2011 RT Limited, not a 2013. This is not a case of coming from an air conditioned car to a motorcycle. With that said, we have 7...
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    Heat in the "cockpit"

    Temp readings from riding today Went riding today and took a little outdoor thermometer with us to place in the glove box to see what kind of temp readings we are getting. When we started the thermometer read 76 degrees. After 30 minutes of riding, thermometer read 91, ambient outside temp was...
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    Heat in the "cockpit"

    Thank you everyone for your input. Here is what I have done: 1. Ordered RT vent kit from Pitbull Powersports. 3-5 day turnaround time. 2. Ordered temperature gun from Amazon 3. Sent message to Pitbull Powersports inquiring about heat issues with 2017 RT's What I will do: 1. Next ride (once...
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    Heat in the "cockpit"

    Thanks Pete. We are currently an hour south of Springfield, MO so I just called Pitbull Powersports and ordered the RT Vent kit. Should have it the end of next week.
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    Heat in the "cockpit"

    Thanks Pete. Sounds like a good interim step.
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    Heat in the "cockpit"

    May be a stupid question but where would I go to find someone with an infrared heat detector? Definitely something isn't right as I mentioned, the glove compartment is too hot to even keep a phone in.
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    Heat in the "cockpit"

    First was white and second is charcoal. Sure this could amount for some of it. But you can really feel the heat coming up between the outer shell and the seat. There is definitely something different (besides color). I'm guessing less insulation between engine and rider but have nothing to...
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    air scoops

    Just posted a standalone thread about cockpit heat. I did a search for "heat" before posting and this did not come up. My wife has a 2017 RT and the heat in the cockpit area is tremendous. It makes her physically ill sometimes when riding. Will these scoops fix that? We live and travel in...
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    Heat in the "cockpit"

    About 6-8 months ago my wife traded in her 2011 RT for a 2017 RT. One thing we have noticed is the 2017 has a ton of heat in the cockpit area. Seems as if there is a lot more engine heat and it is not being dissipated correctly. For example, nothing at all can be kept in the compartment just...
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    Daytona Bike Week

    Anyone know if Can-Am is exhibiting at Daytona Bike Week coming up 3/9-3/17/18? I cannot find any information on this.
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    Replace headlight bulbs with LED?

    2017 RT Limited. The stock headlight bulbs are just to weak and would like to replace with LED. Appears they are standard automotive HB3 9005 bulbs. Has anyone replaced just the bulbs? Anything to be aware of with this replacement?
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    Buy 2017 or wait till 2018?

    We just sold my wife's 2011 RT Limited. We are now in the market for a new one. Should we buy a 2017 or wait until 2018 models are out? BRP is offering right now the $2000 incentive for any 2017 model. But I wonder if that incentive for 2017 models will go up once the 2018 is announced?
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    Enclosed trailer advice

    Thank you Thank you again everyone. This has been very helpful. Bob, we looked at a toy hauler but couldn't find one with a big enough garage. We will be full-timing so we want as much living space as possible too.
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    Enclosed trailer advice

    Thank you Thank you to all that responded. I appreciate each and every hint. Its always good to learn from others experience.
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    Enclosed trailer advice

    Wife and I will be heading out in a RV full time. We will be taking a Spyder RT Limited and a Harley Ultra Classic. I am in the market for an enclosed trailer. I would love an 8x12 but might have to settle for a 7x14. Anyone have any recommendations on trailer manufacturers I should be...
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    P0174 code and check engine

    We have a 2011 RT Limited with almost 50,000 miles. Rode on Saturday 300 miles no issues. Went again on Sunday and were about 100 miles in when the check engine light came on. Throwing code P0174. I've looked on here and seems to not be a terribly unique issue. I've seen mention of vacum...
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    Cost for new tires

    I called my dealership to setup an appointment for routine service and new tires. They won't put on anything but OEM and I don't have an independent (that I know of) that will work on the Spyders. I am in the Northern Virginia area if anyone knows of something besides a dealership. My...
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    Check engine light/screen - no fault codes

    Sorry, it did do it that way :banghead:. Check engine light was on, screen was orange with check engine indicator and when I did the Mode-Set-TurnSignalCancel all I got was a blank white screen. I should have taken a video to prove this but... I think my bad gas theory might have been...
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    Check engine light/screen - no fault codes

    Bad gas? Since the check engine light came on shortly after a fill up could it be bad gas?
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