the smell of fuel when I stop? - SV650.org

25-05-06, 04:13 AM

Was wondering if anyone has any advice as I have been smelling fuel when I come to stops... I just changed the spark plugs to irridium ones and I started noticing the smell of fuel shortly after that. I dont see how new spark plugs could possibly be the cause of this?

any advice? Perhaps the smell is normal, do y'all smell a little gas when you come to stops?

25-05-06, 07:08 AM

Only after eating beans.

The original titel sed GAS, I'm not crazy y'know.. OK, mebbe a little bit but...

25-05-06, 07:39 AM

Tightened the plugs up by the recommended amount? (need to be tightened more than a re-used plug).

Installed the leads/covers on the plugs the right way round?

Anything else changed? Curvy or pointy? Had a look for any leaks? (tricky as the fuel evaporates fast). Doies the bike smell of fuel only after it's been running and not when it's been sitting for a while?

Sometimes bikes just smell of oil and fuel, especially on warmer days. mmm. Not many of them in the UK though.

26-05-06, 09:38 PM

My does the same, especialy when I stop at the red light after agressive ride. I suppose it may be the fuel fumes coming from the tank vent pipe thingy. Not especialy worrying

28-05-06, 09:23 AM

they all do that sir.

or all the bikes ive ridden do.

squirrel_hunter · 28-05-06, 03:52 PM

I get that sometimes aswell, I put it down to vapour being realsed from the tanks breather valve.

Well that and the fuel leak I had

28-05-06, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVeeedy Gonzales

Tightened the plugs up by the recommended amount? (need to be tightened more than a re-used plug).

Installed the leads/covers on the plugs the right way round?

Anything else changed? Curvy or pointy? Had a look for any leaks? (tricky as the fuel evaporates fast). Doies the bike smell of fuel only after it's been running and not when it's been sitting for a while?

Sometimes bikes just smell of oil and fuel, especially on warmer days. mmm. Not many of them in the UK though.

leaks generally occur near the fuel petcock at the low point of the tank, any moisture in the tank will collect there on the inside will start rusting thru, eventually turning into a small pinhole

gas leaks out and evaporates almost as fast as it's leaking untill the hole gets bigger

when it leaks though generally you will be able to start smelling it on your pants, then you know you have a leak

28-05-06, 09:57 PM

Yep, my gixxer does it too.

25-05-06, 04:13 AM	#1
reb_enfilade Guest Posts: n/a	the smell of fuel when I stop? Was wondering if anyone has any advice as I have been smelling fuel when I come to stops... I just changed the spark plugs to irridium ones and I started noticing the smell of fuel shortly after that. I dont see how new spark plugs could possibly be the cause of this? any advice? Perhaps the smell is normal, do y'all smell a little gas when you come to stops?

28-05-06, 03:52 PM	#6
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	I get that sometimes aswell, I put it down to vapour being realsed from the tanks breather valve. Well that and the fuel leak I had __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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25-05-06, 07:08 AM	#2
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	Only after eating beans. The original titel sed GAS, I'm not crazy y'know.. OK, mebbe a little bit but...

25-05-06, 07:39 AM	#3
SVeeedy Gonzales Guest Posts: n/a	Tightened the plugs up by the recommended amount? (need to be tightened more than a re-used plug). Installed the leads/covers on the plugs the right way round? Anything else changed? Curvy or pointy? Had a look for any leaks? (tricky as the fuel evaporates fast). Doies the bike smell of fuel only after it's been running and not when it's been sitting for a while? Sometimes bikes just smell of oil and fuel, especially on warmer days. mmm. Not many of them in the UK though.

26-05-06, 09:38 PM	#4
sabestian Guest Posts: n/a	My does the same, especialy when I stop at the red light after agressive ride. I suppose it may be the fuel fumes coming from the tank vent pipe thingy. Not especialy worrying

28-05-06, 09:23 AM	#5
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	they all do that sir. or all the bikes ive ridden do.

28-05-06, 09:57 PM	#8
mysteryjimbo Guest Posts: n/a	Yep, my gixxer does it too.