Gas Cap

[SpyderRx]

If I bought my spyder used, how do I get it registered with BRP so that I can get my cap?

 

[spyderman051]

If I bought my spyder used, how do I get it registered with BRP so that I can get my cap?

Got mine today as well..Easier to use with gloves on...:shocked:

 

[spydercoach]

got mine today as well. Guess they are getting caught up since I've now seen posts from Florida and now all the way to Oregon. Good job BRP

 

[unclegeezer]

I got a new gas cap in the mail.

I got mind last week.:clap:

 

[Bob Denman]

So if you go to your dealer and purchase a cap; how much do they cost? :dontknow:

 

[wyliec]

So if you go to your dealer and purchase a cap; how much do they cost? :dontknow:

The box it came in showed a cdn value of $3.69. I believe someone checked (it was in one of the many gas cap threads posted) and said around $23.

 

[CapNCrunch]

GOT MINE YESTERDAY

I got a new gas cap in the mail.

My gas cap arrived yesterday, here in Western Montana. I'll give it a test drive as soon as the weather warms up. CapNCrunch : =)

 

[Jharpo]

Cut & Paste

I downloaded mine right after I heard about it.

Don't forget to print that email, cut out the cap, and paste it over your original. Just trying to be helpful. I know how forgetful some men can be.:f_spider:

 

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

New Gas Cap and Mileage

I got a new gas cap in the mail.

Hmmmm ... never had a problem with the old cap, that I was aware of at least --- no gas smell, etc. Was warned by the dealer when we bought the 2012 RT Limited (Pearl) not to overfill the tank as it would just end up in the vapor canister. Therefore we have a good canister and now have a gas cap that is supposed to seal better.

What I seem to notice, though, is an IMPROVEMENT in mileage! Not exactly sure how much as we don't have a meter on our tanks at the ranch, so do not know exactly how much gas I've put in (my guess is probably 3 to 5 MPG more). But, what I do know is that the "low fuel" light no longer comes on when we do our average ryde on a PGR mission of between 110 and 120 miles.

Does this make any sense at all? Was the old cap really not sealing properly (since it is a sealed system) but not bad enough to cause fumes? Or is it more related to the fact that Pearl now has a shade over 2100 miles on her? :hun::dontknow:

Ideas on the above appreciated .... Ann

 

[boborgera]

Hmmmm ... never had a problem with the old cap, that I was aware of at least --- no gas smell, etc. Was warned by the dealer when we bought the 2012 RT Limited (Pearl) not to overfill the tank as it would just end up in the vapor canister. Therefore we have a good canister and now have a gas cap that is supposed to seal better.

What I seem to notice, though, is an IMPROVEMENT in mileage! Not exactly sure how much as we don't have a meter on our tanks at the ranch, so do not know exactly how much gas I've put in (my guess is probably 3 to 5 MPG more). But, what I do know is that the "low fuel" light no longer comes on when we do our average ryde on a PGR mission of between 110 and 120 miles.

Does this make any sense at all? Was the old cap really not sealing properly (since it is a sealed system) but not bad enough to cause fumes? Or is it more related to the fact that Pearl now has a shade over 2100 miles on her? :hun::dontknow:

Ideas on the above appreciated .... Ann

Try filling the tank with a metered amount ,
Then you'll know for sure, Guessing is for Government work.:joke:

 

[ThreeWheels]

So if you go to your dealer and purchase a cap; how much do they cost? :dontknow:

My gas cap broke less than a month after I bought my Spyder. I was at the Dragon, away from home.
I just bought one at the Wal Mart in Gatlinburg and it was fine. It's still in good shape but I replaced it w ith the one that was mailed to me by BRP.

 

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

Better Mileage With New Gas Cap?

Hmmmm ... never had a problem with the old cap, that I was aware of at least --- no gas smell, etc. Was warned by the dealer when we bought the 2012 RT Limited (Pearl) not to overfill the tank as it would just end up in the vapor canister. Therefore we have a good canister and now have a gas cap that is supposed to seal better.

What I seem to notice, though, is an IMPROVEMENT in mileage! Not exactly sure how much as we don't have a meter on our tanks at the ranch, so do not know exactly how much gas I've put in (my guess is probably 3 to 5 MPG more). But, what I do know is that the "low fuel" light no longer comes on when we do our average ryde on a PGR mission of between 110 and 120 miles.

Does this make any sense at all? Was the old cap really not sealing properly (since it is a sealed system) but not bad enough to cause fumes? Or is it more related to the fact that Pearl now has a shade over 2100 miles on her? :hun::dontknow:

Ideas on the above appreciated .... Ann

*** UPDATE *** I have real proof that my mileage is improved after installing the new cap -- adding a metered amount of gas the last few tanks and I am now averaging 33.5 MPG -- was lucky to get 30 MPG prior to new gas cap. Soooo .... again, is the increase in mileage due to a better fitting cap? Or does it make more sense that Miss Pearl has more miles? :hun: :dontknow:

Thanks for any ideas on this one ... mind you, I'm NOT complaining, just curious! Ann

 

[scooterexpress]

more miles improves fuel ecomony. but new cap improving it i dont think so..:roflblack: you can't pull the wool over another texan..

 

[Bob Denman]

Well if less fuel is dripping out, it should be making it into the engine... :thumbup: :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

more miles improves fuel ecomony. but new cap improving it i dont think so..:roflblack: you can't pull the wool over another texan..

Hey ... wasn't trying to pull the wool over another Texan! This was an honest question and I've now noticed another "item" has showed up since the new cap was installed -- the famous "bouncing fuel gauge" (as in the analog that comes with the RT, not the digital). Mine had always been rock solid before the new cap and now, once the needle passes the top bar, fluctuates for no apparent reason (ie. no curve or hill, pretty flat pavement and it still bounces up and down). To me, this seems to indicate that the new cap has changed "something" in the entire fuel delivery system and I'm really wondering if that something is contributing to the improved mileage (in addition to the number of overall miles that Miss Pearl now has). But, I just don't know! :dontknow:

 

[SilverSurfer]

Hey ... wasn't trying to pull the wool over another Texan! This was an honest question and I've now noticed another "item" has showed up since the new cap was installed -- the famous "bouncing fuel gauge" (as in the analog that comes with the RT, not the digital). Mine had always been rock solid before the new cap and now, once the needle passes the top bar, fluctuates for no apparent reason (ie. no curve or hill, pretty flat pavement and it still bounces up and down). To me, this seems to indicate that the new cap has changed "something" in the entire fuel delivery system and I'm really wondering if that something is contributing to the improved mileage (in addition to the number of overall miles that Miss Pearl now has). But, I just don't know! :dontknow:

Well this must mean that, since my original 2010 fuel guage bounces all over the place, that when I put on my new gas cap, it'll be rock solid, right?

 

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

Well this must mean that, since my original 2010 fuel guage bounces all over the place, that when I put on my new gas cap, it'll be rock solid, right?

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: SilverSurfer ... thanks, I needed that! Hope you are right, that your bouncing gauge will turn steady!