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« on: September 21, 2018, 05:05:01 PM » |
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The bike smells real gassy. I took it back to the dealer and they said it's because of aftermarket pipes. These look like the stock pipes. How can I tell the difference. I told them it smells like the carbs aren't synced correctly.
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BigMac (SoCal)
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2018, 08:47:24 AM » |
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Most likely not the pipes. Could be you fuel cap or fuel rails leaking slightly. Have you had the bike for a while and did this just start happening?
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2018, 11:44:52 AM » |
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I just bought the bike. The dealer at mountain motorsports told me it has aftermarket pipes. The pipes look like the original I seen on eBay. How do I put a pic on here. I can put the bike on here
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« Last Edit: September 22, 2018, 11:48:35 AM by mech chris »
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2018, 09:15:55 PM » |
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I just bought the bike. The dealer at mountain motorsports told me it has aftermarket pipes. The pipes look like the original I seen on eBay. How do I put a pic on here. I can put the bike on here
You need a pic hosting site. I use postimage.org. |
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BigMac (SoCal)
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« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2018, 08:03:34 AM » |
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Take a ride out to Moreno Valley and I'll take a look at it for you. Shoot me a email if you interested. I no longer work on bikes but I might steer you in the right direction. bigmac1520@verizon.netDave |
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« Last Edit: September 23, 2018, 08:08:39 AM by BigMac (SoCal) »
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mech chris
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« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2018, 11:42:44 AM » |
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When wife gets back I'll see if she has any plans. If not I'll take a ride down there
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mech chris
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« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2018, 11:53:26 AM » |
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mech chris
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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2018, 11:54:23 AM » |
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mech chris
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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2018, 12:06:51 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2018, 05:38:27 PM » |
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From what I can see, they look like stock pipes with an 18" truck stack. Like Dave said, it likely your pipes have nothing to do with with the issue.
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Big Tom 10628
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« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2018, 07:47:16 AM » |
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Take a piece of plastic food wrap, like Saran. Double it up and place it between your fuel cap and the tank then close and latch it. This should provide enough seal to stop the Vapors if they are coming from the cap. You cannot get the O-Ring for the cap any longer but there are work arounds..
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DGS65
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« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2018, 01:02:56 PM » |
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This smell is how I discovered my petcock issue. Do you turn off your fuel when you turn off the bike?
Also maybe I missed this do you smell it while riding or while it's parked in your garage?
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mech chris
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« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2018, 04:38:27 PM » |
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While its running. I can smell it sitting at a stoplight
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DGS65
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« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2018, 06:18:36 PM » |
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Check for fuel leaking from the petcock or even vacuum lines could be a lose clamp. This or it may be running very rich or even not firing on on cylinder and you are passing the unburned fuel through the exhaust hence the dealer blaming the pipes!
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