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B_Ott
Mon May 19th, 2008, 11:32 AM
Not sure if this is even a problem. But I was wondering if it was normal to get a faint smell of gasoline while riding when it is hot out. Only happens when bike gets around 220 degrees. If it is a problem what are your suggestions on fixing it?
McVaaahhh
Mon May 19th, 2008, 12:09 PM
Not sure if this is even a problem. But I was wondering if it was normal to get a faint smell of gasoline while riding when it is hot out. Only happens when bike gets around 220 degrees. If it is a problem what are your suggestions on fixing it?


I doubt it's a problem. My RC51 smells a bit like fuel in high heat, kinda stunk up my garage a bit yesterday after the noob ride.

Can't really tell, but looks like you've got a ZX9 for a ride? Carbs are finicky little things sometimes. :D
MetaLord 9
Mon May 19th, 2008, 02:34 PM
It's normal, just like hearing your gas tank whining a little or popping when you open the cap. just the gas expanding/contracting with the head of the day
txrc51fatboy
Mon May 19th, 2008, 04:07 PM
its normal to a point, i wouldnt ignore it. check fuel lines (a lighter helps) for leaks. check for leaks around carbs, throttle bodies or injectors.
start bike up and let it run and get to temp take a wiff of your exhaust, not a big wiff or you will wake up on your back. you could be smelling unburt fuel in your exhaust, or it could just be fumes coming up from your take cap.
it could be nothing, then it could cause your bike to burn.
Clovis
Mon May 19th, 2008, 04:20 PM
Yeah, it could be nothing, or you could die in a fire... lolits normal to a point, i wouldnt ignore it. check fuel lines (a lighter helps) for leaks. check for leaks around carbs, throttle bodies or injectors.
start bike up and let it run and get to temp take a wiff of your exhaust, not a big wiff or you will wake up on your back. you could be smelling unburt fuel in your exhaust, or it could just be fumes coming up from your take cap.
it could be nothing, then it could cause your bike to burn.
Rednarb
Mon May 19th, 2008, 04:48 PM
Yeah, it could be nothing, or you could die in a fire... lol

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Priller_Nate
Wed May 21st, 2008, 07:48 PM
My Priller dripped from the tubes below the fairing and it turned out the vent tubes INSIDE the fuel tank were cracked from age. Don't assume its nothing. Often times those drain tubes drain VERY close to headers and such. Wouldn't be asking much in the way of physics/thermodynamics to ignite! And at today's prices those drips are precious $$!