I'm seeing several incidents of RT's catching fire and I'm beginning to worry about it. Also, I have taken my RT in just this week because of gas fumes. The repairs were made but I don't think the problem was solved. I saw the articles of gas caps being replaced. Is there any way of finding out if mine has been replaced?
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finless
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What year is your RT?
The gas cap retrofit was a while ago now so if you have a 2013, I am sure you have it.
Bob
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Didn't know about the ST but there are two RT's that I know of, one on the demo tour and Ann's. :sour:
Cruzr Joe
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wolphspyder
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Wonder if BRP has figured the cause yet?..
Bob Denman
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If they have found an answer; I'd think that they'd implement it as quietly and quickly as possible...
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CyncySpyder
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Here's a copy of the notice Owners recieved with info & description-Hope this helps
And if I remember correctly, I'm thinking our old gaz caps had a blue ring inside, but I'm not 100% sure of that :dontknow: ................
And if I remember correctly, I'm thinking our old gaz caps had a blue ring inside, but I'm not 100% sure of that :dontknow: ................
Fumes- boiling gas etc,
I simply pulled my 2012 RTS SE5 from our barn to the house to park it in the garage while we had one to Mn for a vacation.
When we got back and opened up the garage to move things around---it smelled like gasoline pretty strongly. It hasn't been that hot here in Eastern KS this summer and the bike was NOT at operating temperature when I moved it and parked it in the garage.
I NEVER got any recall notice from BRP on my gas cap when I bought it last December so who knows.
Then this summer- YES, my wife and I took it out and rode and came back and was putting the travel cover on it and we heard boiling gas. NOT a reassuring thing for a new owner to be hearing.
I simply pulled my 2012 RTS SE5 from our barn to the house to park it in the garage while we had one to Mn for a vacation.
When we got back and opened up the garage to move things around---it smelled like gasoline pretty strongly. It hasn't been that hot here in Eastern KS this summer and the bike was NOT at operating temperature when I moved it and parked it in the garage.
I NEVER got any recall notice from BRP on my gas cap when I bought it last December so who knows.
Then this summer- YES, my wife and I took it out and rode and came back and was putting the travel cover on it and we heard boiling gas. NOT a reassuring thing for a new owner to be hearing.
shelbydave
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When we first bought ours in June last year, I overfilled the tank on my first fill up. for about 3 weeks after, I smelled strong gas fumes after riding. Then, they just went away. it's been over a year, and we've put almost 14,000 miles on it, and the smell hasn't come back.
I'd be curious to look at 2 machines side by side - one with the smell, and one without to see if there is anything obvious.
OK, we all know there are heat issues. My wife has the fuel smell as well. Maybe the tech guys at BRP need to jump on this to find a cure. I'm afraid to let her park in the garage after a ride for fear of a fire. I no longer have her fill up "for the next trip" before we get home.
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MidLifeCrisis
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Overfilling will cause the gas smell for sure. Even out here in the desert, the gas is super cold going in. The, things heat up and expand and get into the canister and stink for days. I know we all like to get as much gas in as possible, but that's a huge cause of the reports we read about. A canisterectomy will definitely clear up the gas smell, but then you have to firure the expanding gas is just going on the ground and that can cause other issues.
Gas mileage is also much improved, when you don't end up filling the tank and the canister.
Gas mileage is also much improved, when you don't end up filling the tank and the canister.
Bob Ledford
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Gas cap modification difference
For the first poster. The new cap has a screw center that is a white nylon looking materiel in the middle with an orangey looking o-ring.
For ShelbyDave I don't think you would find any difference in two bikes other then the deminensionsal differences between a 2012 and 2013. Where they Stretched the engine compartment.
For the first poster. The new cap has a screw center that is a white nylon looking materiel in the middle with an orangey looking o-ring.
For ShelbyDave I don't think you would find any difference in two bikes other then the deminensionsal differences between a 2012 and 2013. Where they Stretched the engine compartment.
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Dan McNally
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My 2013 RT Limited always has a strong gasoline smell if the gas tank is almost full and it is hot, or if the gas tank is less than half full and boiling when I park it in the garage. I've started putting in some gas before I get home to stop the boiling, then I leave it in the driveway for a half hour before parking in the garage. This helps keep the garage from smelling like a gas tank . . . but I wonder how much fuel is lost through the process, as it boils away. I also wonder if this is normal. I am curious why BRP doesn't insulate the gas tank from the git-go.
Cruzr Joe
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I would be concerned about fires if my name was HAYFIELD.:roflblack::roflblack:
Cruzr Joe
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Thats a good one, Joe
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Larry rt
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The wiring for 2013 trailer modular is located under seat . 2012 it was by left rear . 2013 modular gets hot and stops working correctly. They also changed to a 4 pin plug for trailer . Previous years it was easy to wire am OEM trailer . The battery is also moved.You are correct about gas cap.
SpyderAnn01
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Cindi, don't be freaked out two incidents does not equal several. My 2013 Spyder burned and a 2013 demo bike burned. If you have a 2013 it was most likely shipped with the new cap. If you have an older year you should contact your dealer and have them make sure that you and your Spyder are registered with BRP so you will receive any notifications, etc. from BRP.
Dan McNally
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What repairs were made concerning gas fumes, may I ask?
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