2013 Can-AM Spyder RT Engine cooling Problems

“The bike has a very bad heat problem. The temps on my right foot are very high and I smell gas when I come to a stop and shut it down. I replaced the front shocks due to the bike doing a nose dive, and the front ball joints also had to be recalled because they were bad. My bike is going into the dealer on tuesday the 15th of october for a complete work over to see why all the heat is there. Can am aka. Brp knows of the problem and can't seem to fix it. …”

“I purchased my Can-Am spyder in august of 2013. The recall for the heat issues was completed in september of 2013 by my dealer. Over the last year I have had incidents of a gas smell, sometimes very strong, and heat from the engine area. Recently, a burning plastic smell has been occurring. It is noticed at different speeds. First incident was around 40 miles per hour on a 2 lane road, next time was going down a fairly steep hill around 30 miles per hour, and the third incident was on a 50 mile per hour 2 lane road. These incidents were on different days. …”

“From the day I bought my spyder, I've had issues with extreme heat at the lower right and in the area ahead of the seat. I've had numerous incidents of fumes after parking, dripping fuel, and fuel boiling with the gas cap heated to the point that I could only open it while wearing gloves. During one of my first times refueling while loosening the gas cap my hands were washed with fuel that was expelled under pressure, soaking my gloves. Afterward I was careful to open the cap slowly (like a coke can under pressure) to relieve the built up pressure in the gas tank. …”

“I bought my 2013 can am Spyder Rt new in feb 2014. Over the year that I have owned the bike, I have noticed excessive heat under the seat along with a gas smell. I had talked with vendor on several occasions and heard various other explanations. I did not give it too much thought until I read the forums and saw this was a common severe issue. Until recently the can am was kept in an open air carport, so I never noticed the odor after a ride. I had experienced gas fumes and smells on rides and just didn't think it was a deal when the vendor kept telling me not to over fill the tank. …”

“This vehicle runs extremely hot, and is uncomfortable to ride. After riding in 74 degree temperature for approximately 1 hour, I used a digital thermometer and measured the heat under the seat at 157.1 degrees with the engine off. Heat rises from the front and sides of the seat, which resulted in a burn to my right leg. There have been numerous instances of these vehicles with no warning suddenly catching fire and being completely destroyed. Brp is aware of the heat problems with these vehicles, and so far has only offered a software update in an effort to fix the problem. …”