GAS CAP PROBLEM

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I took my :spyder2: for a ride on sunday, midday when i am heading home i went to fill the tank, i'm at the
gas station trying to take the cap off & it just spun with that clicking sound. I know the bike was hot but
i have never had that problem before, now i am worried what if that happens when i go on a trip.
I was only a few miles from home so i left and put it in garage, checked it a few hours later and the cap
came off so i know it was from being hot, maybe some kind of vapor lock up.
is this something to call brp about or the dealer has a fix?

 

[Bob Denman]

This has popped up from time to time... Get to the dealer, and get yourself a new cap. :thumbup:
We have heard that you can grab them with a big set of Vise Grips, and give them enough of a squeeze, to get them to unscrew also! :shocked:

 

[Vader]

Hmmm

I've heard about that issue with automobiles and I know there was a cap recall for the GS. I think it wouldn't hurt to contact both BRP as well as a dealer to see if there have been similar issues with other.
Good luck, and keep us posted.

 

[PMK]

I researched different fuel caps and do not run an oem cap. Can post PN later if anyone is interested.

PK

 

[jcthorne]

I researched different fuel caps and do not run an oem cap. Can post PN later if anyone is interested.

PK

Please post aftermarket part number. Thanks.

 

[eddieshep999]

I went to fill up the other day on my new Spyder SE6. RT 2015 model
The fuel cap was very tight and would not unlock I pushed down on it whilst turning this did free it up
When I got home I put some petroleum jelly on the threads and on the inner rubber seal of the fuel cap Have filled my Spyder a couple of times since no further problem since

 

[wyliec]

I've heard about that issue with automobiles and I know there was a cap recall for the GS. I think it wouldn't hurt to contact both BRP as well as a dealer to see if there have been similar issues with other.
Good luck, and keep us posted.

Here's the issue regarding the gas cap:

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/22/bombardier-issues-two-can-am-spyder-recalls-over-fire-risks/

 

[wyliec]

Please post aftermarket part number. Thanks.

I agree.

 

[cuznjohn]

wonder if this problem has something to do with the other riders tank collapsing

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

STUCK GAS CAP

I agree with those that said this should be addressed by BRP and the dealer .......However this is guaranteed to work, last year I put a very small Gas Door in my seat ( 4 inches ) this necessitated a Gas cap that didn't need to be removed .......Enter the " PERMA-CAP ", I had one on another car so I just swapped it......There is no part number on it , they fit all tank threads ( they are all the same )......It is DOT and CARB certified and just has a spring loaded flapper that you put the nozzle into..........There are PICS of it on my Gas Door thread..............Mike :thumbup:

 

[cuznjohn]

I agree with those that said this should be addressed by BRP and the dealer .......However this is guaranteed to work, last year I put a very small Gas Door in my seat ( 4 inches ) this necessitated a Gas cap that didn't need to be removed .......Enter the " PERMA-CAP ", I had one on another car so I just swapped it......There is no part number on it , they fit all tank threads ( they are all the same )......It is DOT and CARB certified and just has a spring loaded flapper that you put the nozzle into..........There are PICS of it on my Gas Door thread..............Mike :thumbup:

mike is this something like what your talking about http://www.amazon.com/Stant-41002-I...sbs_263_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0ZFKKW6VQ4EY93QAW96Z

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

Just talk to brp & set appt. at my dealer. they are changing the gas cap, they say the old design is black on
inside the newer one is red/orange on inside. brp & my dealer also say they are going put on some panel for the
heat problem under warranty. i will bring bike in wed. and pick up on thurs, will find out on sunday how it is.
thanks to everyone for such quick replies.
al

 

[Magdave]

I went to fill up the other day on my new Spyder SE6. RT 2015 model
The fuel cap was very tight and would not unlock I pushed down on it whilst turning this did free it up
When I got home I put some petroleum jelly on the threads and on the inner rubber seal of the fuel cap Have filled my Spyder a couple of times since no further problem since

:firstplace: Push it push it real good.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLL ?????

mike is this something like what your talking about http://www.amazon.com/Stant-41002-I...sbs_263_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0ZFKKW6VQ4EY93QAW96Z

It's sounds like the same principle as the PERMA-CAP.....They don't show the top so I don't know......if you get that, look at the other sellers listed it cheaper with no shipping fee.............Mike :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Of course...!!

they all say "Not for use in CA"....:banghead::banghead: what was the PN on those vise grips..?? :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

E-BAY

they all say "Not for use in CA"....:banghead::banghead: what was the PN on those vise grips..?? :roflblack::roflblack:

TRY E-BAY.......use this spelling-----permacap-----they had a bunch for sale , I didn't check them for where they might not be able to be used.....The Permacap is both CARB and DOT certified as stated on the Cap.........Mike :thumbup:

 

[PMK]

Fuel cap on the 2014 has no vent to blow off pressure or fumes, and the cap also has no vacuum relief.

I did some checking and found that Walmart has Stant fuel caps. The one I purchased has a vacuum relief valve. The cap also features a design where you loosen the cap and the first 1/2 turn while loosening will open a second valve and depressurize the fuel tank.

The cap is a Stant brand and is Part Number 10819 with a cost of about $8.

PK

 

[finless]

FYI, a few people on Facebook also reported this recently like in the last 2 weeks!

Could be a new thing happening?

Bob

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

STANT AND PERMACAP

Fuel cap on the 2014 has no vent to blow off pressure or fumes, and the cap also has no vacuum relief.

I did some checking and found that Walmart has Stant fuel caps. The one I purchased has a vacuum relief valve. The cap also features a design where you loosen the cap and the first 1/2 turn while loosening will open a second valve and depressurize the fuel tank.

The cap is a Stant brand and is Part Number 10819 with a cost of about $8.

PK

You are correct Paul, my Permacap is the same......I have been using it for over 6 months without any fumes, smells, codes, or spills etc.......and I always fill my tank until it hits the top.......I'm bad............But the 2014 Evap system cannot become contaminated because BRP changed the entire routing and placement........Mike :thumbup:

 

[CanAmChris]

I've heard about that issue with automobiles and I know there was a cap recall for the GS. I think it wouldn't hurt to contact both BRP as well as a dealer to see if there have been similar issues with other.
Good luck, and keep us posted.

The cap recall was for 2008-2009 GS and 2010-2012 RS and RT. Pretty much every one built before 2013:

http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/owners/safety/safety-recalls/fuel-cap-replacement.html


No mention of a vapor lock though. It was for a possible vapor leak.