2012 RSS Canisterectomy

[Mightyms54]

I have a 2012 RSS and I'm wondering if I should complete the canisterectomy on it. I do have a faint smell of gas every now and then but, the last time I rode it there was an overwhelming smell of gas and it was only about 68 degrees that day.

Please advise.

Thanks.

[oh400ex]

I know you have seen my fire damage thread and you still ask? Yes of course! Stop riding now and get it done correctly IMO.

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...8-2016-SM5-SE5

[Sampi1099]

Yes thats a no brainer. I did it on my 2012 Spyder RT Limited after i saw his fire damage. Piece of mind for me.

[Mightyms54]

On the post mentioned above in the link it states to route the hose to the back of the bike. On another thread it's states to route it to the front on the bike. Since the canister already has a drain valve can I not just put the filter on the appropriate hose and connect it to the drain pipe instead of rerouting any drain hoses?

[BajaRon]

On the post mentioned above in the link it states to route the hose to the back of the bike. On another thread it's states to route it to the front on the bike. Since the canister already has a drain valve can I not just put the filter on the appropriate hose and connect it to the drain pipe instead of rerouting any drain hoses?

You really want to get rid of the canister altogether. The entire problem with this system is that the vent hose comes out of the top of the fuel tank and goes straight down to the canister. This means that any raw fuel entering the vent hose will automatically go to the canister. The whole idea here is to prevent this. You want the vent hose to go up from the fuel tank so that any raw fuel entering it will be returned to the fuel tank. Some route the vent hose to the front. I don't like this arrangement because #1, you're putting that rubber hose over the top of the hottest part of the machine and venting fuel vapors in front of you. However, as far as I know, there have been no real problems doing it this way.

I ran my vent hose to the right frame rail back to about mid rear fender, putting a clear, lawnmower fuel filter at the end. I don't think the fuel filter is necessary. But it gave me a way to make sure nothing entered or clogged the vent hose. And a way to check for raw fuel entering the system (which it never has). Doing it this way vents any fuel vapors behind me so that I never have any fuel smell and it isn't venting fuel vapors into the engine compartment.

But whatever you do, get rid of that hazardous fuel vapor recovery system.

[Mightyms54]

Please correct me if I am wrong. Even if you ran the hose to the rear does the hose still not run over the top of the gas tank?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have a 2012 RSS and I'm wondering if I should complete the canisterectomy on it. I do have a faint smell of gas every now and then but, the last time I rode it there was an overwhelming smell of gas and it was only about 68 degrees that day.

Please advise.

Thanks.

I didn't remove my cannister ( it does have a purpose ) ..... but I changed my Hose connections to prevent ANY GAS from going into the cannister .... I have pics in one of my Albums to see how to do it ...... ( and NO SMELL ) ..... Mike

[oh400ex]

Agree. Make sure it is good and dry then test ride.
Seen this happen with other twin engines if someone leaves a spark plug wire off. This likely isn't that or it wouldn't run lol

[Mightyms54]

Update. I took it out for a ride today with no gas fumes. However, I did see a lot of vapors escaping the hose so, I repositioned the hose out of the nose in front of the frunk because it seemed as if the fumes were still too close to the engine and exhaust for my liking. Now hopefully I'm good to go.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Update. I took it out for a ride today with no gas fumes. However, I did see a lot of vapors escaping the hose so, I repositioned the hose out of the nose in front of the frunk because it seemed as if the fumes were still too close to the engine and exhaust for my liking. Now hopefully I'm good to go.

I suspect you didn't read my post #7 ....... my cannister is still connected so it catches the Fumes..... but the " T " connectioon Prevents Any gas from going into the cannister ..... and I have no smell of gas ..... Mike

[Mightyms54]

I suspect you didn't read my post #7 ....... my cannister is still connected so it catches the Fumes..... but the " T " connectioon Prevents Any gas from going into the cannister ..... and I have no smell of gas ..... Mike

I did see your post. I figured I'd go with the route of taking the canister out completely. I do appreciate your feedback tremendously and I will hopefully post a picture of my risers that you suggested on another thread. Thanks.

[Mightyms54]

Another update:
Got a nice day to ride and rode for about 2 hours. I came home and parked it and now I have fuel dripping out of the hose I ran to the front of the spyder. It dripped for about 10 minutes and finally stopped and then turned to just straight fuel vapors. Please advise as to why this is happening. Thanks.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Another update:
Got a nice day to ride and rode for about 2 hours. I came home and parked it and now I have fuel dripping out of the hose I ran to the front of the spyder. It dripped for about 10 minutes and finally stopped and then turned to just straight fuel vapors. Please advise as to why this is happening. Thanks.

54, .... WHO is this addressed to ???? ..... I always use the " reply with Quote ", option ..... Thanks ..... Mike

[Mightyms54]

54, .... WHO is this addressed to ???? ..... I always use the " reply with Quote ", option ..... Thanks ..... Mike

To anyone that was already in the thread.

[TONYO]

Ima put a check valve at the high point in my vent hose.....We will see if this cures this small issue.