NO NO NO..............

[stormtrooper]

I got the dreaded broken gas cap tonight :banghead: on my 2014 RT-S.The gas cap just would spin in either direction freely. Thank god I was home to use my large channel locks to break/remove the gas cap.I had like no gas in the tank to ride to the dealers to remove the cap.I called my dealer and they said bring the broken cap in tomorrow and they have replacements in stock.Better to happen at home then on the road.I just hope the new gas cap is years of trouble free service :thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Dang, that's no fun.

 

[DJFaninTN]

it seems BRP has this thing with gas caps for some reason

 

[Ex-Rocket]

What do you expect, everything is made out of plastic these days.:banghead:

 

[Utah Geezer]

Tools

That's why I carry tools in the frunk. One never knows when or where something bad will happen. But Murphey's Law says when ever it is the least expected, least wanted and most inconvenient. Glad you posted so I know what to do when it happens to me. I too ride a 2014 RTL.

I got the dreaded broken gas cap tonight :banghead: on my 2014 RT-S.The gas cap just would spin in either direction freely. Thank god I was home to use my large channel locks to break/remove the gas cap.I had like no gas in the tank to ride to the dealers to remove the cap.I called my dealer and they said bring the broken cap in tomorrow and they have replacements in stock.Better to happen at home then on the road.I just hope the new gas cap is years of trouble free service :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Thanks for posting about the issue. Glad to hear it did not happen in a bad place. Also glad the fix will be simple. :yes:

 

[pitzerwm]

I got the dreaded broken gas cap tonight :banghead: on my 2014 RT-S.The gas cap just would spin in either direction freely. Thank god I was home to use my large channel locks to break/remove the gas cap.I had like no gas in the tank to ride to the dealers to remove the cap.I called my dealer and they said bring the broken cap in tomorrow and they have replacements in stock.Better to happen at home then on the road.I just hope the new gas cap is years of trouble free service :thumbup:

Just a thought how many miles do/did you have?

I just went out and traded my Honda Van gas cap (2003) fits the same, and I have 145K on the van. The Honda cap is all plastic too, it looks like BRP just goes cheap plastic.

 

[taxmyzer]

I got the dreaded broken gas cap tonight :banghead: on my 2014 RT-S.The gas cap just would spin in either direction freely. Thank god I was home to use my large channel locks to break/remove the gas cap.I had like no gas in the tank to ride to the dealers to remove the cap.I called my dealer and they said bring the broken cap in tomorrow and they have replacements in stock.Better to happen at home then on the road.I just hope the new gas cap is years of trouble free service :thumbup:

If you have an Advance Auto parts or Pep boys near you pick-up Stant gas cap #10835 at Advance or 11835 at Pep boys. I've been using this cap over a year without any problems. I keep the OE as a souvenir :roflblack::roflblack:. Another member I ride with just put this cap on after his failed a few weeks ago.

 

[Bob Denman]

Stant 10835... Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[jwood4242]

gas cap

I got the dreaded broken gas cap tonight :banghead: on my 2014 RT-S.The gas cap just would spin in either direction freely. Thank god I was home to use my large channel locks to break/remove the gas cap.I had like no gas in the tank to ride to the dealers to remove the cap.I called my dealer and they said bring the broken cap in tomorrow and they have replacements in stock.Better to happen at home then on the road.I just hope the new gas cap is years of trouble free service :thumbup:

I guess this is common?

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

yes mine is the other rider that had the problem, since brp has this problem replace with stant, don't take a chance.

 

[Dan McNally]

Looks Like A Good Part To Carry As A Spare!

Guess I'll get another cap to carry as a spare part . . . I also carry a spare dipstick, after inadvertently cross-threading one, once. It was really hot, and the plastic must have been softened, some, because I didn't feel it cross-thread. Ordered two when I replaced it so I'd have a spare on hand if I did that, again.

 

[stormtrooper]

Thanks for all the info everyone.I guess I will be buying a Stant gas cap today :thumbup:

 

[taxmyzer]

Stant

Thanks for all the info everyone.I guess I will be buying a Stant gas cap today :thumbup:

You should be go to go!:doorag::doorag:

 

[jcthorne]

The Stant replacement has a better design that avoids the problem. As you unscrew the cap, the first quarter turn relieves any internal pressure or vacuum allowing the seal and cap to come off without difficulty.

 

[Dan McNally]

Anyone know the Stant part number for the 2013 RT cap? Stant's web site doesn't list CanAm Roadster products and I see that the BRP part number for the 2013 RT and the 2014 RT are different . . . :banghead:

 

[JayBros]

. . . I also carry a spare dipstick, after inadvertently cross-threading one, once.

That's one of the improvements in the 1330 engine, you can't cross-thread the dipstick.

 

[Bob Denman]

Anyone know the Stant part number for the 2013 RT cap? Stant's web site doesn't list CanAm Roadster products and I see that the BRP part number for the 2013 RT and the 2014 RT are different . . . :banghead:

"If you have an Advance Auto parts or Pep boys near you pick-up Stant gas cap #10835 at Advance or 11835 at Pep boys. I've been using this cap over a year without any problems. "

 

[MEP]

If you have an Advance Auto parts or Pep boys near you pick-up Stant gas cap #10835 at Advance or 11835 at Pep boys. I've been using this cap over a year without any problems. I keep the OE as a souvenir :roflblack::roflblack:. Another member I ride with just put this cap on after his failed a few weeks ago.

Thank you. Just picked up the Stant cap at Advanced based on your recommendation.

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

it seems BRP has this thing with gas caps for some reason

maybe BRP should not buy the very cheapest in the industry....

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