Gas smell during and after ride

[bruiser]

Does anyone have problem with gas smell during or after riding? No leaks found but strong smell especially after riding. Dealer say's this is normal???

[boborgera]

Does anyone have problem with gas smell during or after riding? No leaks found but strong smell especially after riding. Dealer say's this is normal???

Normal' is MOST dealer's way of saying I don't know [how/want] to fix it

[dave01]

Normal' is MOST dealer's way of saying I don't know [how/want] to fix it

Thats what I was told to. Its normal. Funny, I have been riding bikes since the age of 8 and can not remember my parents or myself complaining about fuel smells in the garage, like my RT does. I have been putting a fan on in the garage once I get done ryding for the night to blow out the fumes. I need some no smoking signs for the driveway though.

[Justin]

It's terrible. I put both my Spyders in a 12x16 shed and when you open the door the next morning you get stoned.

[Gordy]

no smell at all from mine

[YPILOT]

Justin, We will need your address so we can come by to
"investigate" these alleged stoners.
Or you might want to consider a vent for you building.

It's terrible. I put both my Spyders in a 12x16 shed and when you open the door the next morning you get stoned.

[DragonSpyder]

Gas smell is not normal! Check connections on the fuel pump as well as the evap. cannister. They are right next to each other under the right top panel.

[bruiser]

Well, sounds like I'm not the only one. Maybe BRP has an answer. My fuel gauge fluctuates alot to when riding. And when I'm dead on empty I can only put in about 3.5 gallons and it almost overflows.

[Texmac1011]

You might try plugging the purge valve hose, disconnecting the evap cannister and routing the gas tank vent to the rear of the bike. It takes about 15 minutes, a bolt, hose clamp and 4' of 1/4" fuel line and a coupler. Try this thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ight=cannister

[NancysToy]

Well, sounds like I'm not the only one. Maybe BRP has an answer. My fuel gauge fluctuates alot to when riding. And when I'm dead on empty I can only put in about 3.5 gallons and it almost overflows.

The gas gauge problem can be cured with the new, redesigned gauge. Mine is great now.

[Justin]

A gas smell is not normal for any street vehicle. Get this looked at! I'd try a different dealer. You don't want to end up like the below.

For not being normal, all 3 of our Spyders smell like raw fuel from time to time. 2 Phantoms and an RT. Wouldn't bother me if they burnt. Just means I get a new one.lol

[Justin]

Justin, We will need your address so we can come by to
"investigate" these alleged stoners.
Or you might want to consider a vent for you building.

I'm in Ontario Canada, Come on down and investigate.lol

[pjp623]

I also get a strong gas smell on occasion but not consistant enough to be able to track it down. It's one of the things on my list to have the dealer check when it goes in for the new DPS.

[dave01]

You might try plugging the purge valve hose, disconnecting the evap cannister and routing the gas tank vent to the rear of the bike. It takes about 15 minutes, a bolt, hose clamp and 4' of 1/4" fuel line and a coupler. Try this thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ight=cannister

I did this on my RS, but now I have the " its insured, under warranty and I will let BRP find the problem" attitude. Last thing I want is for me to do anything and then have them say its not covered because of a modification I made. I just make sure I have documentation for any time my Spyder goes to the shop and what I discuss with the dealership.

[frank3]

I also get a strong gas smell on occasion but not consistant enough to be able to track it down. It's one of the things on my list to have the dealer check when it goes in for the new DPS.

I think you'll find the evap. vent hose driping gas at the end of a ride. Look under the Spyder (front center) about 3-4 min. after a ride and I think you'll see it driping. Exhaust pipe routing is so close to gas tank, it heats up the gas tank and resulting fumes are pushed through evap. can and out vent hose. I've gotten in the habit of leaving mine outside after a long ride till it cools off, then putting it in garage. Scotty once told me that it might of been caused by overfilling the gas tank but I think it's the constant heating of the gas tank by the exhaust pipe location.

[bruiser]

Well, I must say this has been eye opening. I'm so glad I found this site. Unfortunately finding another dealer is easier said than done. Small town, one dealer. I have located another one about 90 minutes away. Think I'll contact them. My dealer is more interested in working on PWCs and 4 wheelers than my Spyder.

[Bob Denman]

I'm not catching any fuel smells from mine... but I guess that we'll have have to ride to Justin's for the party!

[jessica_taylor]

I just recently purchased a used 08 RS with 3500 miles and noticed the overwhelming fuel smell after the bike reached operating temp, and my husband riding behind me could even smell it. After doing extensive research I told the dealer my issue and found on the BRP website a update to the evap canisters vent tube. Before I dropped the bike off I checked that vent tube and found that it vented directly over the right side Y-Pipe connector.....not safe at all and can understand the fire issues some spyder owners are having. The dealer performed the update and rerouted the vent tube down across the tranny and through the splash shield. Since then the fuel vapors have drastically reduced to what I agree is normal. However, as I was riding home after the repair the right side Y-pipe gasket blew and the bike started getting super hot. I am now in the process of wrapping the exhaust and replacing that gasket, but if the vent tube had not been rerouted and the gasket started leaking I could have been the next owner with a fire problem.

[altonk]

They are like a horse. If you ridem hard and put them up wet they smell