2012 Can-Am Spyder RT fuel system problems

Filed Feb 14, 2021 · Fuel system · 27,880 miles · FL

Smell fuel vapors.

Filed May 25, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 7,200 miles · OH

I have a 2012 can am spyder rt limited with extreme heat on my right foot and around the seat. Also have overwhelming gasoline fumes after parking the bike. Making it unusable and no fun and dangerous to ride. Purchased july 14 2017. 7,200 miles. Had contact several times with local dealer absolutely no help!

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 5,600 miles · WV · fire

My wife and I were riding to hawks nest state park in west virginia, my can-am spider caught on fire around the fuel cap area we were coming to a stop going about 10 miles an hour to 0. I felt heat on my left leg looked down and saw flames and told my wife to get off the bike and we got off and the bike, it burned for a few minutes before someone put the fire out with an extinguisher. We had fueled up about 35 miles prior to this stop. There are recalls on this motorcycle but not my specific VIN #- why? I see this is the exact same problem with other 2008 to 2012 can-am spyders with vapor leak or fuel line leak recalls. I have only owned this can-am for three months I am grateful we are not hurt but this could've been really really bad these are known for catching fire as I am learning and reading I am fortunate yes- please stop these bikes from being sold!! The road was hilly 2 lane country road. Sunshine 85 degrees. Ruined our day and bike!

Filed Nov 1, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · 100 miles · FL

Just purchased my spyder rt ......noticed a strong smell of fuel after a drive about 30 minutes. I opened my fuel cap and noticed that the fuel was way hotter than it should be. Also rear brakes are very noisy, and found out this is a common problem.

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Fuel system · 6,700 miles · VA

While riding my spyder the heat from the engine gets so intense that it causes the gas to boil and the engine lets off gas vapor. This vapor is released until the bike cools. I have worries that this will ignite so I must leave the spyder outside of my garage until the smell dissipates. .

Filed May 1, 2018 · Fuel system · 50 miles · NV

Problem since new. When parking in my garage or any location, huge amount of fuel oder / vapor in the garage. Need to always vent the garage for hours!!

Filed Sep 16, 2017 · Fuel system · 35 miles · MN

Fuel smell, leaks, excessive fuel consumption, and poor performance including vehical stallling in heavy traffic. The fuel issue occurs while driving at any speed. The fuel odor is intolerable and causes severe headaches and nausea while driving. Other people notice that I smell like fuel l after riding my can-am. For these reasons I can no longer drive it without risk of being overcome by the fuel vapors potentially causing an accident. These problems continued after having the vehicle serviced at a can-am dealer. They replaced some emissions hoses that had cracked but it took so many months to find the problem that it was no longer covered by the emissions warrantee. The performance improved but still won't idle smooth and surges while driving. Thee is only 6,230 miles on this vehicle. Documented service reports are available at tousley motorsports inc, 1400 co rd e east, vadnais heights, mn 55110. Phone (651) 483-8296. Previous unresolved diagnostic attempts in 2016, were at dakota motor sports, 628 circle dr, aberdeen, sd 57401. Phone (605) 725-2887. There is also a problem withe the rear brake caliper when the caliper fails to release completely and destroys both the brake rotor and brake pad repeatedly. The rotor becomes red hot while driving creating a finite risk, flying metal shrapnel and serious risk for loss of control either with rear wheel lock up or braking failure while driving.

Filed Apr 17, 2016 · Fuel system · 9,200 miles · LA

When I stop to get gas on a hot day the gas in the gas tank is boiling I think this is a dangerous situation I have noticed this before on my bike. The bike had only 1/4 tank full and had rode for at least 50 miles

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 753 miles · OH

I purchased this spyder on 6/25/2012 and I have experienced a problem all the time I have owned this motorcycle. If I park it in the garage the fumes are horrible and I have to ventilate the garage for a while. I have discussed it with the dealership since my first service which was 7/23/2012 and I was told the canister that takes the fumes off the carburetor fills with fuel and because I don't run the machine above 5000 rpms enough the fuel leaks out on the floor instead of going through the engine. 5000 rpms in 4th gear is 58 miles per hour. 3 miles an hour over the legal speed limit. 5000 rpms in 5th gear is 68 miles per hour which is 3 miles an hour over freeway speeds. I asked to have the rpms changed lower so it would empty out easier and the dealership said this was not possible because the engine would operate too rough. I have tried to contact brp and was unsuccessful because the answer I got was to take it to the dealership and have them contact brp. I also experience problems when I am operating in town because the machine gets very warm and you start dealing with gas fumes from something getting way too warm. Both problems have been an issue since I have owned the machine and I was told to park the machine outside until it cools instead of dealing with the real issue.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Fuel system · 200 miles · CA

I bought a new 2012 spyder rt in july 2012. After my first long ride on my spyder, I parked it in my garage. Within a few minutes, my entire garage was filled with gasoline fumes, and I could smell gasoline inside my house, as well. The fuel odor problem has persisted, despite numerous trips to the dealer to try to fix the problem. The evaporative canister is supposed to absorb vapors from the fuel tank; however, the evaporative canister on my spyder has been replaced four times so far, due to being flooded. I've even seen liquid gasoline dripping from the overflow line on the evaporative canister. It is apparent that too much heat is soaking into the fuel tank from the engine and exhaust system, which generates more fuel vapors than the evaporative canister system can handle. I've tried to minimize the production of fuel vapors, by filling the fuel tank at the end of a ride, so there is a large volume of cool fuel to absorb the heat, once the spyder is turned off. I've also had the entire exhaust system removed, had a ceramic coating applied externally to each component, and reinstalled the exhaust system. These measures have helped somewhat, but as soon as I get stuck in stop and go traffic for any length of time, the evaporative canister floods again, and I can smell the fuel vapors again.