Another Spyder *Fire*

[DannyS]

Yes I carry a fire extinguisher in my Spyder I also carry one in my car. There is one in my kitchen and on the patio near the BBQ. Also on the wall of my Garage. And yes I have been to many fire schools and used extinguishers, mechanical foam and halon. No I am not going to get myself into a bad position fighting a fire. If I can't get it out quick I am leaving fast and let the insurance company do its thing. Along with the professional fire fighters. I also carry first aid kits. To my thinking this has to do with being prepared (like carrying a roll of duck tape and some wire electrical and bailing) I don't carry the extinguisher because I think my Spyder will catch on fire.I carry it because any vehicle might catch on fire if not mine then someone else's.:f_spider:

 

[spyder3rdr]

I got the call yesterday from the dealer saying my Spyder was ready to go hyea: I went this afternoon and picked her up ... she was freshly washed and waxed ... I talked with the owner/service man and tech/mech about what was replaced / repaired . They had a list of parts that they found damage on and when they contacted BRP to order the parts , BRP asked about a few other items and they were added to the list ... slip joints (exhaust gaskets)Wiring Harness , cable for the seat latch , inner protective foam insulation , Vapor Canister , Fuel Line , Fuel filter , Purge Valve , center Y shaped panel and right side upper panel and numerous clamps ... I also had new brake pads installed ... I rode her about 50 miles after a got her home :yes::yes::yes:

I was off her for 30 days and I was about at my limit ... Spyder withdrawls are brutal , but i made it ... looking forward to my regular dose of vemon :2thumbs:

 

[truck 85]

glad to here you are back on the road :clap::2thumbs:

 

[bone crusher]

I got the call yesterday from the dealer saying my Spyder was ready to go hyea: I went this afternoon and picked her up ... she was freshly washed and waxed ... I talked with the owner/service man and tech/mech about what was replaced / repaired . They had a list of parts that they found damage on and when they contacted BRP to order the parts , BRP asked about a few other items and they were added to the list ... slip joints (exhaust gaskets)Wiring Harness , cable for the seat latch , inner protective foam insulation , Vapor Canister , Fuel Line , Fuel filter , Purge Valve , center Y shaped panel and right side upper panel and numerous clamps ... I also had new brake pads installed ... I rode her about 50 miles after a got her home :yes::yes::yes:

I was off her for 30 days and I was about at my limit ... Spyder withdrawls are brutal , but i made it ... looking forward to my regular dose of vemon :2thumbs:

Congrats....glad to hear you were taken care of and all is good! Gotta ride a lot to make up for the lost time!

 

[wildbill6565]

YES!!!

Glad to hear you're back on the road!! Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Brevet05]

Excellent! Great to hear that BRP/your dealer made good on their responsibility to get you back on the road and happy:2thumbs:

 

[Tom in NM]

Great News!

Get out there and feed that Spyder some bugs!

( I don't think I could take 30 days off my Spyder, you are a lot stronger than I am. )

Tom

 

[3wheeldemon]

Great news!!!!:clap:

 

[phantom13lady]

Glad to hear you're back in the saddle!

Ryde on! :2thumbs:

 

[Neez]

I recall from my boating days being warned that gasoline vapours are heaver than air and tend to settle in the bilges, the bottom of the hull. We were instructed to run the ventilator fans at the fuel dock until fueling was complete and the engines started. Now, I notice that unlike any motorcycle I have owned, the Spyder is boxed in at the bottom with plastic panels. I wonder if removing these panels might lessen the fume buildup and the fire hazard. BTW, I do not view this or any other precaution as an alternative to getting BRP and the authorities involved. That simply HAS to happen.

 

[gazey]

I was off her for 30 days and I was about at my limit ... Spyder withdrawls are brutal , but i made it ... looking forward to my regular dose of vemon :2thumbs:

I would hate to be without my ride for a week let alone a month. Good to hear you are up and running :thumbup:
Did they ever find a reason for the fire :dontknow:

 

[patches]

did you get new front tires in the process..lol. Ready for a ride this weekend??

 

[Recluze]

overfilling and fires

Very interesting thread and I am glad that things worked out as well as they did.
After hearing about the first few fires I went out and bought a good fire extinguisher. Something all of us need to have around any way.

If my scooter catches on fire I will push it out into the street and then consider my options. Losing the bike would be hard. Losing the house where it sleeps would be harder.

I 'overfill' my tank on every occasion. In California we have these goofy vapor recovery systems on pumps. If I did not top it off I would only have enough gas in it to make it to the next gas station. So I defeat the vapor recovery system and fill it pretty darn close to the top.

I have never smelled gas, have had the software upgrade, have not defeated the purge valve and pretty much don't worry about it. It makes me think that there are some uniquely defective Spyders out there and I don't have one. I hope that BRP finds what is wrong with those that are defective. BTW I had the defective steering and they eventually and thankfully fixed that. While this was not as dramatic as a fire, I was at the point where I was going to park it rather than kill myself with it.

Soooo... there are some variances between machines. That is not completely unexpected with any vehicle. Knowing that will not make you feel any better as your chestnuts are roasting on an open fire though.

Good luck.

 

[tajohn]

I agree, take it back to your dealer we all benefit from the feedback.I experienced the same thing. But THANKS to this site so far my problem is solved. When I fill up and the pump kicks off, do not put any more in, plus when you replace the fuel cap, tighten it until you hear or feel 2 clicks. I dont know the mechanics of it but it works for me. No more fumes when riding or in the garage.