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New Owner - Fuel Cap Question
I just purchased a 2008 Spyder GS SM5. Can someone tell from the pics if this is the new or old Gas Cap?
Thanx in advance.IMG_0778.jpgIMG_0779.jpg
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Not sure what those are but niether one is a can am gas cap. Not to say they are not fine as there are others out there....only difference I remember was the color of the gasket...
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Mt. Helix, California
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it does look off
if you need conformation , take it to a dealer in your area ... does it seal alright ?
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Originally Posted by X2jetpilot
I just purchased a 2008 Spyder GS SM5. Can someone tell from the pics if this is the new or old Gas Cap?
Thanx in advance. IMG_0778.jpgIMG_0779.jpg
Looks like the old one
check this out
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ht=Fuel+recall
Eddie Sheppard
Poole Dorset UK
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Old one I believe. I have the new one and it has a RED o-ring.
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Last edited by X2jetpilot; 10-18-2017 at 07:43 PM.
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Originally Posted by X2jetpilot
I just purchased a 2008 Spyder GS SM5. Can someone tell from the pics if this is the new or old Gas Cap?
Thanx in advance. IMG_0778.jpgIMG_0779.jpg
You have the old cap. It is identical to the one I removed from my '08 GS. I still have it & just compared it to your 2 pics. In small writing below "WARNING" it also says "fuel spray may cause injury"
2008 GS SM5, Full Moon Silver
2007 Piaggio MP3 - 250cc
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The replacement caps were useless anyway because often after 18 months or so the mechanism goes in them and you find yourself stuck at a petrol station unable to remove the gas cap. Wouldn't surprise me if this happened to the previous owner and the went back to using the old cap. This may well be why BRP think its been replaced.
If you are getting another it may be worth getting a Stant one instead. Can't remember the part number but I suspect someone else will.
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Originally Posted by PistonBlown
The replacement caps were useless anyway because often after 18 months or so the mechanism goes in them and you find yourself stuck at a petrol station unable to remove the gas cap. Wouldn't surprise me if this happened to the previous owner and the went back to using the old cap. This may well be why BRP think its been replaced.
If you are getting another it may be worth getting a Stant one instead. Can't remember the part number but I suspect someone else will.
Yeah I put a Stant fuel cap on it. Any time the bike needs parts I will opt for after market when available.
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