2013 Can-Am Spyder: gas smell in the cabin

Filed May 6, 2015 · Engine · 9,500 miles · WA

Excess heat build up, the engine does no over heat how ever the extreme heat is experienced under the seat. The gas tank gets hot to the point that the gas can be heard boiling, gas cap so hot one has to use gloves to remove for filling. Strong gas odor after riding and when parking. Must leave the unit outside until it cools off due fear of fire in the garage. There has been a recall for this problem with a may 2015 fix date, so far nothing. Brp says contact the dealer, the dealer says contact brp with a continued pass the buck attitude by all. Brp says it does not know of a fix for the excess heat issue to date. (may 6, 2015) and no parts are available. I believe that the federal safety agency has some liability in this issue for letting it go on for so long and not forcing a fix and allowing this dangerous situation to continue to plague owners of the 2013 can-am spyder rt limited. It is time for brp to either replace the unit or fix it so that is safe to ride, and for the federal safety agency to take aggressive action, have the units removed from the road or replaced.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 15 miles · AL

There is a terrible gas smell when I stop and when I get home from a ride I have to park the spyder outside so that the entire garage doesn't smell like gas. Also, when I'm riding I have to position my feet just right on the right side floorboard to keep from getting my foot or ankle burned from the heat being put out on that side.

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Fuel system · MS

Strong gas smell after ride and bike is hot. Also heat around seat and left leg.can not put phone in compartment in front due to heat.

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Fuel system · 150 miles · OH

After I ride my 2013 can-am spyder rs in warm/hot outdoor temperatures for an extended amount of time I have severe gas fumes. I notice it more when I turn the spyder off and park it. I also have noticed that when I ride in these temperatures I have a difficult time filling my spyder with gas. When I put the gas nozzle in the filler hole it continues to shut the pump off as if it is over filling. However once it have added about a gallon of cool gas to the tank (by manually squeezing the handle multiple times) it seems to pump automatically fine. To me it seems that the gas in the tank is overheating. I also have an issue with the bodywork on the spyder getting very hot around the leg/engine area. I've had to add heat resistant insulation to the inside of the panels to be able to ride the spyder on days with hot outdoor temperatures. I have brought this to my can-am dealers attention and they have replied (1.) that there is not an issue or (2.) there is nothing that can be done. I am very concerned due to the spyders I have seen that are catching on fire. I am filing this complaint in hope that there is something you can do to help us helpless/hopeless can-am spyder owners.

Filed May 8, 2014 · Engine · 2,500 miles · NJ

This vehicle has an extremely dangerous heat problem. Heat builds up under the fiberglass panels which results in the gas cap becoming too hot to touch with your bare hand, and gasoline boiling in the tank. Also, the radiator fan blows very hot air on my right foot which is very uncomfortable. Additionally, I can smell gas fumes when riding, and the fumes are overpowering when parking the bike after riding. I leave the bike outside my garage until the fumes dissipate, as I feel that it dangerous to park in the garage with the overpowering gas fumes. Brp and the dealers are aware of these problems, and can offer no fix for them. These problems have been addressed in the 2014 models, so obviously there is a way to remedy them. Whenever I am asked how I like the bike, I tell people that the gas mileage is horrendous, the heat problem is uncomfortable, and the gas fumes are unbearable and dangerous. I advise them not to buy this vehicle.

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Fuel system · NY

Here is a list of issues with my motorcycle, and hundreds of can am owners 1- gas smell 2- gas boiling after riding 3- overheating, burning if you touch it bombardier is not fixing it, but they change the design on the 2014 with new vents and they are asking us to pay for the fix. My bike is so hot that my wife have ask me not to ride anymore, she also ask me to to take the kids or her for rides because of the safety issues, if you check on the spyderlover.com forum you will see that brp is not doing anything to help the heat issues we have, many calls and visits to my dealer bay harbor motors in new york, please help us before something tragic happens when we are riding a defective product.