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KW
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« on: July 16, 2012, 05:39:07 AM »
Both when coming to a stop and then accelerating I get a very strong smell of gasoline. The bike is running normal with no noticeable change in MPG. It was so strong on the last outing, I stopped to check for gas leaks. Couldn't find anything, even when I got her back in the barn. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks~
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Pete
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« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2012, 05:50:40 AM »
Gas cap seal??
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BradValk48237
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2012, 05:57:23 AM »
Intake o rings.... Might old and leaking.  Mine were. Also check all the intake clamps. They can be loose and cause it. I'll bet it's the intake o rings.

Brad
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KW
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2012, 09:48:16 AM »
I checked the clamps. . .  all of them were loose, one was about to fall off. Great tip. Haven't taken it for a test ride yet, but I'm thinking that was the problem  cooldude

(Gas cap checks out ok)
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Toledo Mark
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2012, 10:22:28 AM »
If the intake o-rings leak is it a visible leak?  Can you usually see gas?  Thanks
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2012, 10:40:22 AM »
Quote from: Zeus661 on July 17, 2012, 10:22:28 AM
If the intake o-rings leak is it a visible leak?  Can you usually see gas?  Thanks

Generally when intake o-rings wear out, you can see a kind of a tobacco colored
stain around the bases of the intakes with the worn out o-rings. Mine were that way.

I'm not sure what would happen if they were so failed that liquid was leaking out, but
you'd probably know (blindfolded) that something was wrong...

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KW
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2012, 07:12:20 AM »
hmmm. . .  one had a little discoloration. The clamp WAS loose, but now I'm wondering if there may be something more?
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BradValk48237
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2012, 09:17:36 AM »
Order the kit from Red Eye..... was like 6 bucks or something....And he will have them in the mail right away (had mine in 2 days regular mail)...... it is an easy fix to replace.... maybe take 30 min unless you have an I/S- taking off the pods will take longer...

All you have to do is loosen the clamp on the top of the intake tube and the 2 screws ay the bottom... kinda push em up a bit and pull forward- them pop right out...... replace the o ring and reverse the order yo replace.....

Mine were all leaking, but only showed the dark spot on one of them , but there was gas all under and outside the O ring......

The o rings were visibly flattened and distorted...... EASY FIX!
Brad
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indybobm
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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2012, 10:39:43 AM »
Gas smell happened to me once. Pushed on the gas cap and heard it click. Gas smell went away. Evidently, I did not close it all the when I got gas.
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KW
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2012, 08:07:14 PM »
Brad; was there any noticable change in performance and/or mpg? Just wondering. Everything appears ok, but I'll check everything out when I return from out west.
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BradValk48237
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« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2012, 06:50:56 AM »
I would say less popping, but I need some carb work.......

MPG?!??!?  Don't know... I just fill it up when it gets low...... Wink

Definitely got rid of the gas smell!

B
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KW
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« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2012, 05:10:03 AM »
FYI - It was the clamps. . . . . thanks for the help  cooldude
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