I've recently begun to notice the gasoline smell on my 2014 RT Ltd. I've seen no leak spots on my garage floor. So, this seems to extend beyond the previous comments that this was typical up and until a "fix" in 2013 models. So what should I be looking for, before I resort to my dealership? Thanks.
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Strong gasoline smell after riding - is this common? Any fix?
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Bob Denman
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You've got the first 1330 bike, that has reported this... Are you sure that it's not just exhaust gases? :dontknow:
With the re-routing of the exhaust underneath the engine (as opposed to right alongside the fuel tank); there's just not enough heat under there...
Unless you've got a fuel cap that's doing something "wonky"... :shocked:
With the re-routing of the exhaust underneath the engine (as opposed to right alongside the fuel tank); there's just not enough heat under there...
Unless you've got a fuel cap that's doing something "wonky"... :shocked:
I'm pretty sure what I smell is gas and not exhaust. I notice it sometimes when I'm riding; sometimes at a stoplight, and when I park it in the garage. I'd suspect that if it were exhaust smelling like this, the engine would be running very "rich" and I doubt that because it runs very smoothly. I dunno. I'm not that diagnostically inclined I guess. Gas cap seems to be in good shape. I don't see leaks around it.
One thing that I have noticed since my 3,000 mile service last summer is that taking off from a stoplight, the engine "lugs" and I have to feather the throttle to accelerate from stop or run the risk of stalling out, which has happened a couple times. I took that complaint to the dealer and they hooked up their computer and declared that nothing was wrong.
One thing that I have noticed since my 3,000 mile service last summer is that taking off from a stoplight, the engine "lugs" and I have to feather the throttle to accelerate from stop or run the risk of stalling out, which has happened a couple times. I took that complaint to the dealer and they hooked up their computer and declared that nothing was wrong.
Bob Denman
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That "stoplight thing" is noteworthy. I'd push the dealer about it.. Good Luck! :thumbup:
jaherbst
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I always had that in the heat (90*+)on my 2013 RT but never on the 2014. It does get up to 115-117* here in the summer.
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project.618
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When I reported a gas smell my dealer said it was because I was not using premium gasoline, the owner's manual recommended using premium.
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BLUEKNIGHT911
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:yikes: That is the newest "Stupidist thing a Stealer has said YET!" :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:
Run from that dealer my friend :gaah: He was testing your IQ if they think you believed that one :lecturef_smilie: just wait till you actually need work done $$$ Mike :bbq:
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On to my next problem. I am hoping that someone on here can diagnose this one. Over the past few rides, I am noticing the smell of gas fumes. Obviously, I do not smell it while running down the road. I rarely smell it at traffic stops in town. However, I can smell the fumes when I park the bike in the garage and it has time to set a couple of minutes. I have taken the panels off to look for leaks and notice nothing obvious. I mentioned this to the dealership that I bought it from and the told me that the bike had been gone through and they noticed nothing.
Any idea what this could be.
Any idea what this could be.
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PistonBlown
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The two usual suspects are (pinched my post yesterday in the RS forum
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You will have the newer BRP gas cap anyway as the recall on the old ones was around Dec 2012/Jan 2013 so less likely to be that - though I would still be tempted to replace it as a first step as they are so cheap to buy.
I'm less familiar with the 2013 onwards ST/RS models so others may know of another cause.
):- Petrol Smell 1 - Gas caps, First one was recalled by BRP but the replacement was useless as well and tended to refuse to undo. Get a Stant one instead. I have a Stant 10819 but others have used 10835 & 11835.
- Petrol Smell 2 - If you have persistent Gas smell, particularly after parking up or filling up after ride then could be the Evap Canister in which case a Canisterectomy is worth considering (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...canisterectomyand http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...Canisterectomy)
You will have the newer BRP gas cap anyway as the recall on the old ones was around Dec 2012/Jan 2013 so less likely to be that - though I would still be tempted to replace it as a first step as they are so cheap to buy.
I'm less familiar with the 2013 onwards ST/RS models so others may know of another cause.
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papanorm
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I find the same situation with several motorcycles , could be engine heating up the tank and fumes escaping from venting. You and i are Texans after all. I have found that filling up before i return home helps keep the fumes to a minimum, mostly fuel in the tank rather than fumes. Worth a try!
Papanorm, Now that you mention it, yesterday I filled up just prior to coming home and did not feel it..
I can not afford the airflow panels. I have checked the recalls and it was not an option for my bike. I inquired about the panels when I bought it and since it was not a recall, they would not replace the panels.
If I knew how to get them to replace them, I would. Is this something that I would have to buy.
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Airflow panels goodwill fix kit for the 2013 ST is FREE
Not a Recall, so not on vin search or any list - dealers (and owners) often get confused with the 13 RT Recall - different panels, different process
Suggest you email [email protected], tell them you have 13 ST and request the Goodwill Fix Airflow Panels kit. Tell them the colour of your bike. They usually then send them to your dealer - who should put them on for nothing but (again rt confusion) sometimes quote hours for a 30 min job - we did mine ourselves, it's just a panel swap (no cutting)
There is a parts number list for these airflow panels kits in another thread - it might help if you quote the numbers to your dealer
KX5062
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This is a common problem on the various 998 Spyder models throughout their run. There has been a bunch written on this forum about it and the possible fixes. The long and short of it is the gas will boil in the tank because of excessive heat build up and inadequate heat shielding. It can also be caused by the evaporative canister, which can be deleted. This is also covered in previous posts. If you're unable to find them and want more information, I or others would be happy to post up their knowledge. :thumbup:
I bought my 2013 ST back about one year ago from an individual. I had never heard of this panel change out due to overheating issues. Had the bike a couple of weeks and read on here about this goodwill change out. Called up the local dealer (Daytona) and they replaced them free of charge. Even had the right color. I also took off the underside panels to help with heat dissipation.
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