• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

Installed my new RT Air Scoops!

A few of us were telling BRP in these threads a few years ago that the Acoustic Panels OVER the cylinder heads did NOT make a whole lot of sense BUT it kept the sound down some? It proves they do listen - sometimes! If you do put on the Vents, make sure you put the Kit Braces where the acoustic panels once were or ??? nojoke
 
Sarge707 said:
A few of us were telling BRP in these threads a few years ago that the Acoustic Panels OVER the cylinder heads did NOT make a whole lot of sense BUT it kept the sound down some? It proves they do listen - sometimes! If you do put on the Vents, make sure you put the Kit Braces where the acoustic panels once were or ???nojoke
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The foam/heat tape was applied!


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Y Rider said:
I have a 2011 RTL that I have to park outside the garage after long rides until the gas smell goes away. This happens when the gas tank heats up on longer rides and boils the gas. I am hoping this air scoop kit may solve my heat buildup problem. If I can't get BRP to supply the kit I'll get it from the Powersports Warehouse for $46.89.

http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/pages/oemparts#/s/BRP//219800388
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Thank you for the link but there are no photos. I like to see what I am buying before I buy it. Do they have photos anywhere?
 
Zip said:
Thank you for the link but there are no photos. I like to see what I am buying before I buy it. Do they have photos anywhere?
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I bought my kit from there. Sadly I've not been able to find a picture of the kit yet. Shipping was a little slow (took about a week to get it out) and way over priced IMO, but I think they lower their actual product price and charge higher shipping. Still under $70 and the cheapest I could find.

You'll get the following:

1 x Bag of screws, bolts, nuts and caps
2 x scoops
2 x scoop covers
2 x scoop front fins
2 x structural bars
2 x foam pieces with heat tape already applied.

Get your BRP and walk through from Doc Riverside. I had my dealer cut my panels, only cost me $50. They already have the tool and what some may call a template supplied from BRP.
 
2012 RT, Template for Air Scoop and Instructions?

First of all, I want to thank EVERYONE for sharing their info.

I have a 2012 RT-S and I just received the Air Scoop Kit, I believe everything is here, scoops, screws, and the 2 structural bars.

Does anyone have the instructions and the template for installation. At this time, I rather do this myself. Will probably use a dremel tool to do the cutting. But I just want to get as much information as possible just to make things easier. Any help will be deeply appreciated.



Thank you.
 
Y Rider said:
I have a 2011 RTL that I have to park outside the garage after long rides until the gas smell goes away. This happens when the gas tank heats up on longer rides and boils the gas. I am hoping this air scoop kit may solve my heat buildup problem. If I can't get BRP to supply the kit I'll get it from the Powersports Warehouse for $46.89.

http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/pages/oemparts#/s/BRP//219800388
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This winter, when I took all the Tupperware off and did a lot of cleaning and checked wiring systems that needed positioning, I decided to try a little insulation on the fuel tank.
I used a couple layers of duct tape, covered by a layer of metal reflective tape and covered pretty much all of the fuel tank. I did not have a fuel odor issue before, but I thought that this may offer a little more insurance. My tank is now insulated a little more.

Joe
 
vent kit

I got my vent kit from fed ex this morning from Power Sports Warehouse

No parts list
No instructions
No template

I sent them an e-mail. I have some sense of how it works, but we are talking about tupperware surgery...

Any advice? Is there a installation video some place?

Gary
 
Dealer installed under warranty

I have a 2012 RT. I complained to dealer about the heat, and he put the vents on for free. No more heat problem.
 
First of all, I'd like to thank EVERYONE for sharing this info and ask for forgiveness about re-opening this old thread.

I bought a 2011 RT Ltd on November 2016 and I'd like mount the Air Scoop Kit. I will buy in Europe to avoid the problems with taxes and all the red tape delaying my orders when they arrive to Spain.

Does anyone have the instructions and the template for installation? At this time, I'd rather do this myself. Any help will be deeply appreciated.


Thank you.
 
pics anyone

I have been reading about the air scoop kits. I am fairly new to Spyder's but the wife and I are enjoying it, and this kit sounds like good preventative maintenance. Does anyone know of where there are any pictures and where do they installations? Thanks in advance.
 
Info

Check out the thread "Heat recall on other model RT's". On the 3rd page there are list of the parts and on page 4 of 5 there are pictures of the scoops installed.
 
Installed the Air Scoops on my 14 RTL today. Followed Doc's instructions on the install. Had to get up the nerve to drill the holes that mount the scoops. :yikes: THEN cut out the rest of the areas. Talk about Nerve racking. Used a rotozip tool to make the rough cut then a Dremel tool with a sanding drum to smooth out the cuts. Sure glad its done. NOW I have to wait for a dry day to go for a long ride and see how they work. (y)
 
Hi. I'm from Australia and I'm trying to get a set of air scoops for my 2012 RT spyder, but can't find where I can get them here in Australia. Can you help me out with a site over the water where I can get these? Thanks in advance.
 
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