2012 RTS-SE5-Vacuum Lines leaking-how many others have had this too?

[Elembytes]

Just was curious how many others have had problems with vacuum lines leaking and causing performance issues on their 2012 RTS-SE5.

I was out riding and my Spyder started to act like it was going to die between 2nd and 1st gear on downshifts and upon throttle up from a stop, it was sputtering.

Took it in to the shop and found one vacuum line was cracked terribly. Never sent codes never left me stranded but was told apparently this is happening to quite a few that the quality of vacuum lines are not the best. Was also told Ethanol fuels also leads to this issue as this line was one that had to do with evaporative issues. They replaced the bad line and a duplicate line that did NOT have any cracks or breaks in the line as a precaution.

Just curious to how many others with 2012 RTS-SE5, have also experienced these issues. Mine only has a young 3900 miles on it and stored inside of a barn.

Thanks!!!!

[Jeriatric]

Fairly common. Best to replace them with silicone hose. Can be purchased on amazon or some automotive stores carry it.

[Jeriatric]

http://www.amazon.com/Turbosmart-TS-.../dp/B004PPZ6OQ

[Bob Denman]

Silicon hoses will take the heat under the Tupperware better...

[Jbiancolli]

Silicon hoses will take the heat under the Tupperware better...

I am having the exact same issue. Where are these hoses and how hard to replace on a 2012 rtl. Any step by steps out there?

[Jeriatric]

I am having the exact same issue. Where are these hoses and how hard to replace on a 2012 rtl. Any step by steps out there?

Bob can give you all the assistance you'll need.

[jtoro1]

I am having the exact same issue. Where are these hoses and how hard to replace on a 2012 rtl. Any step by steps out there?

Look up vacuum hose it will have pictures there are 2 ,3 inch hoses on the left side you will have to take off the upper left cover under the the gas cap they are on the left side of the thottle body.

[crazyspyder]

my 2012 rt is in the shop every time I ride for a while . dealer just keeps replacing them.....I told the about the silicone ones and
they said they have to use what BRP recommends .so until my warranty runs out its their problem. its a bunch of horsesheet!

[2 Cruysyn]

Refer to the photos in post #10 on this thread.

[Bob Denman]

Bob can give you all the assistance you'll need.

Actually Jer; it's YOU, that have provided the assistance!
2 Cruysyn even pointed everyone in the right direction... I did nothing.

[jcthorne]

my 2012 rt is in the shop every time I ride for a while . dealer just keeps replacing them.....I told the about the silicone ones and
they said they have to use what BRP recommends .so until my warranty runs out its their problem. its a bunch of horsesheet!

So you are going to continue putting up with all this aggravation over about $2 worth of hose? My time is far more valuable than that. And I just spent more than that in time typing this message to you.

[Bob Denman]

But that's an investment in a fellow rider...

[M109Dreamer]

Refer to the photos in post #10 on this thread.

Looked at the pic's in the previous thread but from what I can tell both pic's are pointing to the same hose. I thought there were 2?

[jcthorne]

But that's an investment in a fellow rider...

Worth far more than $2......to me anyway.

[jcthorne]

Looked at the pic's in the previous thread but from what I can tell both pic's are pointing to the same hose. I thought there were 2?

There are, they are very close together and about the same length. When you find one, the other will be obvious. No fittings, the hose just pushes on the barb on both ends.

[M109Dreamer]

There are, they are very close together and about the same length. When you find one, the other will be obvious. No fittings, the hose just pushes on the barb on both ends.

Thanks! Guess I need to purchase these when I pull the panels off to wrap the exhaust and tape the panels.

[M109Dreamer]

So I take it that the ID for the hose that I need based off of the Amazon link above is 3mm, is that correct?

[Magdave]

So I take it that the ID for the hose that I need based off of the Amazon link above is 3mm, is that correct?

3mm is correct.

[M109Dreamer]

[emoji106] 3mm is correct.

Thank you! [emoji106]

[gypsy_100]

my 2012 rt is in the shop every time I ride for a while . dealer just keeps replacing them.....I told the about the silicone ones and
they said they have to use what BRP recommends .so until my warranty runs out its their problem. its a bunch of horsesheet!

The shop manual states that these hoses are of "calibrated length" and substitution should not be made. I'm not saying don't substitute a better quality hose but this warning should make everyone pay special attention to getting their substitute hose as close as possible to the length of the original OEM hoses.

[Ex-Rocket]

2012 RTS here with 6800 miles and no problems as yet. But probably going to order the hoses just to be on the safe side even though the Spyder is under warranity.

[Jbiancolli]

I am having the exact same issue. Where are these hoses and how hard to replace on a 2012 rtl. Any step by steps out there?

Bought the hose, took the risk and it paid off. Bike runs great now. Thanks guys.

[finless]

I just did my 9500 mile service last weekend and inspected the hoses. They were fine yet again. No cracks or dry looking. In fact the hose looks new I have also inspected them anytime I had the acoustic panels off for some reason. I also rubbed a little silicon lube on them to help keep them from drying out.

Gerbear sent me a section of new hose and I am saving it until it is needed. I know I should just do it but I figure don't touch what aint broke and this is a 2011 with "possible" throttle body issues so I just don't want to touch the throttle body yet

Anyway I guess not all the hose material used over the years is the same. I guess I got luck with good hose material.

Bob

[Marker]

Just replaced vacuum hoses on my 2010 RT S SE5. The outer vacuum hose was not too bad shape but the inner vacuum hose that gets a lot of heat was cracked very bad and dry.

Replaced at 19,635 miles.