Filling gas tank

[spydercatjohn]

The Spyder manual recommends using the automatic shutoff on the nozzle to avoid overfilling the gas tank. Now after years of filling my motorcycle and car gas tanks, I finally discovered how the automatic shutoff on the gas pump works. There is a small hole on the back of the nozzle near the end. When it is covered by gasoline it stops the flow of gas. So I insert the tip of the nozzle about one and one half inches into the spyder tank , fill slowly , and get a full tank without spilling. I'm sure many of you know this, but it's new to me. Maybe it will help another new spyder owner.

 

[BBBANDIT]

filling tbe tank

:clap: You may have just solved my only complaint with my new Spyder so far. just picked up my spyder. Sat. and the dealership said that the tank was full. Well 80 miles down the road the fuel gage was showing that I had less than a 1/4 of a tank. Tried to fill up but it would only take 2.2 gals. Thought I was doing something wrong but maybe you just gave me my answer
Thanks.

 

[NancysToy]

The best way to fill a Spyder is to insert the end of the nozzle just into the baffle ring. Fill by hand, slowly. Stop the first or second time that gas begins to spurt out of the vent slots. I would not recommend using or relying on the auto shutoff. If you fill too fast or too far, you risk running fuel over into the emissions canister. That fuel is lost forever, and will ruin the canister and cause gas odors. When filled properly, teh Spyder tank has some air space left at the top for expansion and venting. Don't try to fill completely to the ring.

 

[Arr MiHardies]

I put the lip of the nozzle right on the ring of the opening. I let it fill at full speed until it is within a gallon of how much I estimate it should need, then back off my squeeze on the handle until its barely filling. I stop the instant gas starts to spit out. minimum waste and I know I'm not topping off.

 

[Bob Denman]

The best wat to fill a Spyder is to insert the end of the nozzle just into the baffle ring. Fill by hand, slowly. Stop the first or second time that gas begins to spurt out of the vent slots. I would not recommend using or relying on the auto shutoff. If you fill too fast or too far, you risk running fuel over into the emissions canister. That fuel is lost forever, and will ruin the canister and cause gas odors. When filled properly, teh Spyder tank has some air space left at the top for expansion and venting. Don't try to fill completely to the ring.

This is the best explanation of what to do; and what not to do at the gas station! :clap: :thumbup:

 

[Flanker]

Good tip. I saw something similar to this in another thread, right after I joined SL. I've been doing the 1.5" of the nozzle in the filler tube thing, and operating the pumps as slow as they'll operate. First time the pump stops, I add 5-10 cents worth and it's OVER (before the explosion and inferno! :yikes.

 

[Bob Denman]

First time the pump stops, I add 5-10 cents worth and it's OVER (before the explosion and inferno! :yikes.

 

[Spyder Smyles]

I have a 2013 RT-S and noticed that the fuel guage is off by about 2 gallons. When my light comes on the most I have been able to put in is a little over 4 gallons.

 

[gln2]

I use the McCuff works great on all my bikes www.mccuff.com

 

[DR Buck]

I put the lip of the nozzle right on the ring of the opening. I let it fill at full speed until it is within a gallon of how much I estimate it should need, then back off my squeeze on the handle until its barely filling. I stop the instant gas starts to spit out. minimum waste and I know I'm not topping off.

Exactly what I do as well.

 

[NancysToy]

I have a 2013 RT-S and noticed that the fuel guage is off by about 2 gallons. When my light comes on the most I have been able to put in is a little over 4 gallons.

Sounds like your gauge is pretty accurate. The Spyder 6.6 gallon tank includes necessary air space in that figure, so only holds 6.0 gallons. The light comes on with about a gallon and a half left. That means you will fill about 4.5 gallons at the light.

 

[Fusionfool]

First time the pump stops, I add 5-10 cents worth and it's OVER (before the explosion and inferno! :yikes.

At 5-10 cents worth, that is about 3 drips at current $4.29 / gallon:roflblack: wait, why do I not think that is funny

 

[ricocamp]

I stop filling the tank when the gas just touches the bottom of the filler tube. But I guess I can bring it right up to the baffle ring. Am I correct here?

 

[chris56]

I plan to try this tip here - from Martin in Australia ..

 

[ulflyer]

I plan to try this tip here - from Martin in Australia .. View attachment 71732

Wonder how they kept metal shavings out of the tank? Don't think I would risk it.

 

[NancysToy]

I stop filling the tank when the gas just touches the bottom of the filler tube. But I guess I can bring it right up to the baffle ring. Am I correct here?

As Roger said, that can (and will) force gas to the evap canister. I suggest inserting the nozzle to just below the baffle, then filling slowly until fuel just begins to spurt out the vent slots. Your fuel level will be about 1/2" below the baffle, consistently.

 

[ARtraveler]

The best wat to fill a Spyder is to insert the end of the nozzle just into the baffle ring. Fill by hand, slowly. Stop the first or second time that gas begins to spurt out of the vent slots. I would not recommend using or relying on the auto shutoff. If you fill too fast or too far, you risk running fuel over into the emissions canister. That fuel is lost forever, and will ruin the canister and cause gas odors. When filled properly, teh Spyder tank has some air space left at the top for expansion and venting. Don't try to fill completely to the ring.

:agree: same method I also recommend using.