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Strong gas smell as Spyder sits in garage even with recall gas cap

Buzzatronic

Buzzatronic

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I got my 2012 Spyder RTS earlier this week and today about an hour after getting home, my wife says "Do you smell gas"? I immediately when to the downstairs garage and the very strong smell of gasoline hit me right away. The Spyder had been sitting for about an hour after my 10mi ride home.

When I bought the unit I checked the gas cap to make sure it matched the one shown in their recall PDF here http://www.spyder.brp.com/DownloadFile.ashx?fileID=f72284b2-d9a5-47f9-8d40-a22900b772fa so I think I have the proper gas cap.

Anyone have any ideas?
 
I occasionally have the same issue with my 2012 RT with the new gas cap, even when the tank is almost empty. I am also careful not to over fill when I get gas. Seems like it has been happening less lately but has been an issue.
 
we still have the smell too when parked hot. Think just a function of the gas boiling in the tank....
 
When I get home from a long and especially hot ride I also have the smell. I just leave the garage door open for 10-15 minutes and it dissipates. Not really a problem for me.
 
Hey Buzz!

I have not yet had this issue with our new 2013 (we have very few miles on her thus far) but it is a pretty common complaint. All stemming from the heat that gets caught up inside the plastic 'tunnel' between your legs :sour:

There are lots of really good threads here on how different folks have tried to fix this problem as well as others who've never had any issues at all.

I had a really nice convo with Randy in Bellingham about how he fixed his and I'm ordering supplies for mine soon. A little time consuming but not difficult and I like tinkering so it'll be fun to me.

There are recent threads also about how we all should apply pressure on BRP in hopes that they will finally address the issues thru a recall. Also highly recommended!

Drop me a note if I can help more
 
I have a 2012 RSS and it has always done that, before and after the new gas cap. I have come to accept the smell as part of the experience.
 
I have a 2011 with 18,000+ miles and that's my only complaint, but one that I can live with! I just leave it on the driveway for a little bit before putting it in the garage.
 
Our two 2011's do it. I have tried various basic things, but the best thing thus far us filling the tank with fresh cool gas from the closest station to the house. It cools the tank down and minimizes the gas evaporation.
 
This seems to be getting worse with about 240mi on my Spyder so far. I rode to and from work last night and had a really strong gas fumes smell while sitting in traffic and once I parked it in the garage. It was so bad that my wife complained when she came home saying it was so strong in the garage, she could barely breathe. We also use our garage for other stuff besides parking (exercise, working on bikes, etc.) so it can't smell of gas for any extended period of time or I lose 1/3rd of my living space. :(

I don't have an option to park it outside and let it air out (condo parking regulations forbid it) so I really need a solution for this or else I can't see a situation where I can continue to ride the Spyder.

I'm *hoping* the issue is gas in the evap canister but I won't be able to check that until I take it to the shop for the 600mi break-in check. If that's the case, anyone have any idea how much I should expect to pay to have the canister replaced?

Also I've hard mention of people removing their canisters all together ... is that a recommended approach to this problem as well?
 
Buzz,
I'd contact your dealer, and explain the circumstances to them. Let them know, that outside parking isn't an option, and you want this situation remedied...
Good Luck! :thumbup:
 
I had the same issue yesterday after riding the spyder for 15 minutes in 102 degree heat. The smell lasted quite a long time, probably around 1 hour in the garage. I was not sure if this was normal and makes me feel a little bit better that other people are experiencing the same issue. I have a 2014 Spyder RS SE5 that is brand new, I have about 120 miles on it. Hopefully this only happens during really hot rides, which I will try and avoid if possible from now on.
 
There have literally been scores of threads about heat-attenuation.
Read some of them; it'll certainly give you some ideas about what can be done. ;)
 
Is this a NEW (2012) spyder? Even if it is used, something is wrong. CALL YOUR DEALER, CHECK FOR A GAS LEAK. This could save your life! :yikes:
 
JXVolker said:
I have a 2012 RSS and it has always done that, before and after the new gas cap. I have come to accept the smell as part of the experience.
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Interesting...I also have a 2012 RSS but have never smelled gas. Neither at lights nor in the garage when parked. I definitely have the delicious aroma of high octane exhaust since I have the aftermarket two bros duals :clap: (love it!)....but have never had any gas smell.



Buzzatronic said:
Also I've hard mention of people removing their canisters all together ... is that a recommended approach to this problem as well?
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So I have also heard of people removing these vapor canisters. What are they for and how/why would it be ok to remove them?
 
I also have had this problem with the gas fumes. Living in Arizona, the heat is really an issue. After having it in the shop and being told by BRP that "there isn't a problem" I finally was advised by another Spyder rider to thermal wrap the pipes and canister. Took some time and patience, but it has worked out good for me. Each wrap is 6 inches and when you overlap it takes up a lot of thermal wrap. I purchased 28 feet and used 27 1/2 feet. Wrap from rear head all the way to the base. Auto Zone has a starter wrap that works great on the gas canister.
 
i get the gas smell too after a days ride when i pull into the garage, doesn't bother me. i do lift my seat up when i am done to air it out & help to cool down. As long as i don't pass out & my :spyder2: doesn't blow up i will live with it &
enjoy the ride the next day again.
On a side note, just got my boots in from revzilla today & my trunk cargo nets come in tomorow so i plan on enjoying my weekend ride.
 
Simple methodology for gas odors

Get yourself a 36 inch box fan somewhere. Go for a ride come home, park it in the garage. Now put your new fan in front of the nose, turn it on low, medium or high and let it run for a while with the garage open a minimum of 6 inches with the fan blowing through to two wind tunnels.

Works for me, I have done every thig BRP has suggested. My dealer has uncovered it a multitude number of times negative results and the cost of a new one it out of reach until I pay back my new Silverado 4X4 money I borrowed from myself.
 
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