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I've been riding my 2000 Valk Interstate for about three years, and have put about 15k on it . . . (Just under 43k on it now) Last year, I put a set of Mark T's on it, and that's the only real mod I've made to the power plant, exept that I am running a k&n air filter, and using mobil 1 oil. A the end of last season, I started smelling burning oil when I'm riding. I can't locate any leaks though. I did, however, realize that the smell only occurs when I am turning LEFT . . . in other words when the engine is leaning left. Anyone experienced this, or have any answers or ideas?
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R J
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2012, 07:42:36 AM » |
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Do you do your own oil changes?
If yes, how much oil do you put in it?
Do you replace the oil filter every time?
Have you checked for drips under the bike after it has set for awhile?
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2012, 08:06:35 AM » |
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Drain your drool tube!
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2012, 08:38:20 AM » |
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Another thought.....check to see if the seal around the shifter arm is leaking, especially if you're using a heel/toe type shifter. That seems to cause the problem sooner on some bikes, apparently due to how they're adjusted more than the actual function of using the h/t shifter.
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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2012, 12:24:59 PM » |
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Take a look at the sealing surface of engine block and alternator. O-ring might be leaking. If it is it drips almost directly on exhaust.
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« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2012, 04:04:33 PM » |
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I agree with John,that the Shifter Seal may be leaking.My interstate has 44,000 miles on it and I had the same thing happen when turning left.I have just noticed a spot of oil on the concrete under the shifter rod after putting a taller tire on the rear,which makes it lean more when parked.I looked at it and it is coming from the seal on the shifting rod.I will be replacing mine soon.
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« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2012, 06:25:43 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2012, 07:54:41 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2012, 04:27:31 AM » |
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Might be worth checking the fork seals to make sure a mist of oil isn't sometimes blowing back on your headers.
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« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2012, 11:55:29 AM » |
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Drain your drool tube!
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. . . What is a "drool tube"? I know there are a number of tubes underneath . . . not sure which are what . . . |
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Onholdjim
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« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2012, 11:58:04 AM » |
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Do you do your own oil changes?
If yes, how much oil do you put in it?
Do you replace the oil filter every time?
Have you checked for drips under the bike after it has set for awhile?
I've changed the oil only twice. It's time to do it again this week. I did the first one, Honda shop in Hayesville NC did the second. And yes, we replaced the filter, with a Honda filter both times. . . .And I have check for drips in the garage . . . there aren't any. |
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Onholdjim
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« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2012, 12:04:32 PM » |
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Another thought.....check to see if the seal around the shifter arm is leaking, especially if you're using a heel/toe type shifter. That seems to cause the problem sooner on some bikes, apparently due to how they're adjusted more than the actual function of using the h/t shifter.
Thanks John - I'm going to check this out. sounds most probable so far. I appreciate that. I don't have a "heel-toe" shifter, but it could be that seal. Also, dude that is one bad ass bike! |
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« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2012, 12:06:10 PM » |
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Take a look at the sealing surface of engine block and alternator. O-ring might be leaking. If it is it drips almost directly on exhaust.
GREAT idea Steppenwolf! I'm going to check this out. Might be this, as the smell is almost immediate, and I don't see any leaks! t |
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« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2012, 12:24:21 PM » |
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Thanks to all who answered my question. These are some great thoughts, and I could not have gotten more informed help.
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« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2012, 04:22:22 PM » |
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. . . What is a "drool tube"? I know there are a number of tubes underneath . . . not sure which are what . . . It's the one with the plug in its end of the group just behind the foot peg. Pull the plug. Let it drain. Replace the plug. (Don't let it drain on your clean garage floor.) |
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