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NHTSA investigation update
- Thread starter Magdave
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Why would conversations be limited to selected topics? Isn't this a F
So we are unable to express our true feelings or suggestions on this forum because Lamont is cozy with BRP?
So we are unable to express our true feelings or suggestions on this forum because Lamont is cozy with BRP?
oldguyinTX
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Are you actively trying to get this thread closed? Lamont's relationship/or not relationship with BRP is irrelevant to this thread. Folks need to stay focused on what is being discussed for the greater good. If you want to talk about relationships, lawsuits, feelings, etc., take it to another forum. Spyderlovers is not the only one out there. If we want to be on this forum, we have to abide by the Administrator's rules.
Magdave
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Since you decided to post your first post on the forum on this thread just keep it on topic and do not try and highjack an important thread. If you want to talk about something other than the NHTSA investigation take to off topic please. :thumbup:
Magdave
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You are one of the lucky ones and I assume you do not have a 2013 RT? There are many satisfied Spyder owners no doubt not all of them have issues. :thumbup:
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reggystan
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Fuel smell while riding
I had forgotten about this issue for a while now and thought it was taken care of. But every model Spyder I've ever owned always had this bad gas fume smell, on my 08 I couldn't ride with my helmet visor open for long periods of time because the gas or fumes from the motor would make my eyes watery and irritated so I quit using the tall windscreen to get more fresh air, Then I got an 09' and it did the same, My 12' and 13' RT also did the same and finally I resorted and put the Vertika air scoops which forces air into the side vents down instead of the vacuuming effect it has. This took care most of the gas smell and it was actually ok until you parked the vehicle in the garage. I was always scared to let it cool in the garage so I would always run the fan on high to circulate the air in there and the whole garage would smell like gasoline. Now fast forward to 2014. Rode my 14' RT down from Canada and my first official ride on the RT and the smell is back. I had such a bad headache from the gas smell it's just unbearable. I thought I was the only one. I also have this humming sound when you first turn the key and everyone tells me its perhaps the fuel pump and it's normal. When your riding it always sounds like a hummingbird with a faint humm sound, worse when you wear a helmet then you really can hear it. I spoke with BRP rep at Spyderfest and they said it is within the normal operating procedure, What???? So now I've had to resort to buying and putting the air scoops back on, but first it needs to get painted to match the bike and hopefully no more gas fumes. I'm glad not all is experiencing this and hope there is a solution coming soon. Anyway I'm usually not very vocal about issues but I think this is pretty important. Hard to enjoy riding when you've got a headache from fuel smells plus all your clothes smells horrible at the end of the day. You literally smell like you've been wrenching all day and not riding! LOL
I had forgotten about this issue for a while now and thought it was taken care of. But every model Spyder I've ever owned always had this bad gas fume smell, on my 08 I couldn't ride with my helmet visor open for long periods of time because the gas or fumes from the motor would make my eyes watery and irritated so I quit using the tall windscreen to get more fresh air, Then I got an 09' and it did the same, My 12' and 13' RT also did the same and finally I resorted and put the Vertika air scoops which forces air into the side vents down instead of the vacuuming effect it has. This took care most of the gas smell and it was actually ok until you parked the vehicle in the garage. I was always scared to let it cool in the garage so I would always run the fan on high to circulate the air in there and the whole garage would smell like gasoline. Now fast forward to 2014. Rode my 14' RT down from Canada and my first official ride on the RT and the smell is back. I had such a bad headache from the gas smell it's just unbearable. I thought I was the only one. I also have this humming sound when you first turn the key and everyone tells me its perhaps the fuel pump and it's normal. When your riding it always sounds like a hummingbird with a faint humm sound, worse when you wear a helmet then you really can hear it. I spoke with BRP rep at Spyderfest and they said it is within the normal operating procedure, What???? So now I've had to resort to buying and putting the air scoops back on, but first it needs to get painted to match the bike and hopefully no more gas fumes. I'm glad not all is experiencing this and hope there is a solution coming soon. Anyway I'm usually not very vocal about issues but I think this is pretty important. Hard to enjoy riding when you've got a headache from fuel smells plus all your clothes smells horrible at the end of the day. You literally smell like you've been wrenching all day and not riding! LOL
crazyspyder
New member
yeah same here
my dealer to this day tells me that it is NORMAL (stenching-fouled - gas fumed smell). that goes for the squealing brakes and HEAT.
oooh and the fact that my spyder has been in their service shop a dozen times at 2-3 week at a time, so guess what ? I got very
minimum riding time this summer.:banghead: I am being patient though......and let the warranty do its job!:thumbup:
my dealer to this day tells me that it is NORMAL (stenching-fouled - gas fumed smell). that goes for the squealing brakes and HEAT.
oooh and the fact that my spyder has been in their service shop a dozen times at 2-3 week at a time, so guess what ? I got very
minimum riding time this summer.:banghead: I am being patient though......and let the warranty do its job!:thumbup:
ThreeWheels
Active member
That's disappointing news.
As a counterpoint, my 2010 would occasionally stink up my garage, but not so bad that I was worried. More of an inconvenience. I was never able to determine the specific conditions that caused it, but I suspect it was when the gas tank was low.
My 2014 seems to fine. No smells at all. Although I do have the whining fuel pump. Complain to your dealer and they should replace it for you.
MouthPiece
Banged Up Member
opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:
oldguyinTX
New member
This thread has nothing to do with the F3. There is a separate forum for that.
obiwan57
New member
Having recently purchased a 2013 RT Limited, and dealing with some of these heat and gas vapor issues, I agree that we should stay on topic, and avoid talk of litigation. I have formally registered complaints with the NHTSA, and corresponded with Mr. Robert Young of the NHTSA, who is working these issues. I think the long-term benefit of us 2013 Spyder owners is more important than having someone upset the process with premature talk about class action lawsuits.
Bob Denman
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Bob Denman
New member
Thank-you for doing so. :thumbup:
Sorry to hear that you're experiencing this, but still... :welcome: :2thumbs:
Sorry to hear that you're experiencing this, but still... :welcome: :2thumbs:
Thank you...[emoji5]
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