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Spyder RT 2011 Burning my Right Leg - Any fixes?
- Thread starter Claudio
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BajaRon
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Remove the splash panels from the bottom of the bike. The problem is, there is nowhere for the heat to go. Removing these panels lets hot air flow naturally out the bottom of the engine compartment. Which should take a load off your leg.
CopperSpyder's suggestion may also be needed. But you can remove these panels for free and find out instantly if this will do the trick.
CopperSpyder's suggestion may also be needed. But you can remove these panels for free and find out instantly if this will do the trick.
djh3
Active member
I would think the last thing you want to do is "block off" anything if your getting tons of heat. Air flow is what you're looking for. Sounds like Ron's solution makes more sense. On some of the HD and VIctory that had some oil cooler heat issues, which in turn could cause rider heat. Guys used computer case fans to help move air., Most operate off 5v so you can actually wire them up to USB port. Put it where it can move some air along.
If you read the instructions in the link CS provided, you'll see there's instruction in large Red text at the bottom of the page telling those installing the Block Off plate to do just what BajaRon mentions, and remove the lower splash panels.
This excess heat was a MAJOR problem on the early Spyders and there's a vast amount of discussion on it/about it in the early threads if you want to go searching and spend some time reading. But as Ron said, some got away with just removing the splash panels. However, most didn't, so the Block Off plate for the Dragon's Mouth that spewed burning heat onto their right leg was the solution for many, at least until the 2013 Heat Recall Air Intakes came along, but that was a fair bit later!
Claudio
New member
I bought it, waiting to arrive, thank you.
Snoking1127
Well-known member
Temp gauge is getting old and slow, similar to the rest of the trike age wise.
Cobranut
Active member
Fans typically cycle well above normal operating temps. They're there just to prevent engine damage when idling in traffic.
I reprogrammed mine to come on at a lower temperature and cut off a few degrees above the thermostat temp.
They still never run when driving, and keep the temp much better controlled when in traffic.
I reprogrammed mine to come on at a lower temperature and cut off a few degrees above the thermostat temp.
They still never run when driving, and keep the temp much better controlled when in traffic.
pegasus1300
Well-known member
Isn't that the air scoop for the heat mitigation kit for the 2013 that many have put on other year Spyders?
Copperman
Active member
It's a BRP part. Contact your local dealer and see if they have one available. In case you don't know, the recall kit is a lot more involved than just the scoops. Also, you might be able to find a set on ebay.
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