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Fuel Leak 2012 Limited Tour Spyder
I have a 2012 Limited Tour Spyder, and I keep smelling fuel but can not figure out where it is coming from, it is not leaking out on the ground anywhere that I have been able to notice. It smells as if it may be coming from the right hand side...I ride aggressive, and I am only getting about 100-125 miles per tank of premium fuel...
I started riding on some dusty roads, so as to where I may could track the fuel stain...no luck so far
Any suggestions on where to start looking
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Originally Posted by Nudels2u75
I have a 2012 Limited Tour Spyder, and I keep smelling fuel but can not figure out where it is coming from, it is not leaking out on the ground anywhere that I have been able to notice. It smells as if it may be coming from the right hand side...I ride aggressive, and I am only getting about 100-125 miles per tank of premium fuel...
I started riding on some dusty roads, so as to where I may could track the fuel stain...no luck so far
Any suggestions on where to start looking
I had 2 fuel leaks 1 at the fuel filter and 1 at the top of the fuel pump. The fuel filter is on the right side.
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EVAP CANISTER --- MAYBE
Originally Posted by Nudels2u75
I have a 2012 Limited Tour Spyder, and I keep smelling fuel but can not figure out where it is coming from, it is not leaking out on the ground anywhere that I have been able to notice. It smells as if it may be coming from the right hand side...I ride aggressive, and I am only getting about 100-125 miles per tank of premium fuel...
I started riding on some dusty roads, so as to where I may could track the fuel stain...no luck so far
Any suggestions on where to start looking
The item above may be clogged ( not un-common occurrence ) and this could cause excess vapors......Also with the V-Twin the GAS has a nasty habit of BOILING........Mike
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Insure your gas cap is on correctly....I smelled gas and somehow I did not have the cap on correctly and it was not fully seated!! Wow, I've rode Spyders at that time for about 32,000 miles and that was a first! Check the gas cap first, then the other suggestions listed. Good luck and be safe!
Happy and safe rydin'
2014 Spyder RT Limited - January 2014, Cognac/Black Seat, #958, born on 1-8-14
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Sorta sure there was a fuel cap service bulletin about the gas cap, something about it having a red(ish)-orange sealing ring underneath. Ours had the updated cap already installed.
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I already have the new re-called gas cap
The smell appears to be coming from the right side, When I get off of it I smell it and then again when I get ready to ride, at first I thought I may have just overfilled, but now after several more fillups within the past 2 weeks....It is not going away, that is why I figured I should start doing a little research before it catches fire....
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Take a look at the fuel filter and have the fuel cap checked to see if has been changed. Our 2012 is much better ( heat wise ) since we got the 2013 recall scoops installed. 120 miles is about average for a tank of fuel. After the scoops and more cool air getting to the engine I am in the 140 mile range.
Last edited by Highwayman2013; 11-11-2015 at 11:01 AM.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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gas cap has already been replaced on a re-call early on
Did not know anything about some scoops, what do they look like and what are they for and where do they mount....never heard of them....I only have 22,000 miles on the bike ....I only ride it mostly in the winter, I have 6 other street bikes for good weather...I ride all year...Currently up here by Chicago
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Have to agree..!!
if you have the correct cap then you would have to check the right side where all the fuel related stuff is. Evap cannister, fuel filter etc. If you have a small leak on top of the tank it may not ever get to the ground or off the tank....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Last edited by Highwayman2013; 11-11-2015 at 11:51 AM.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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I also have strong fuel smell from my STS. Would a 2013 model have the fuel cap problem?? I initially thought this was only after filling the tank, but I have noticed it several other times.
Current ride: 2013 Circuit Yellow ST-S SE5
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are those body panels a re-call item
I am going to have to check on them as that would get rid of a lot of extra heat...
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Bob, yes I have the replacement side panels. Someone mentioned the gas boiling, could that be the problem?? I understand the "cat bypass" is a way to stop the gas boiling, true??
Current ride: 2013 Circuit Yellow ST-S SE5
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