Burning Smell
 

Hi,

Quick question here. Have an 03 650s with 9,500 miles on it. Bought it from a dealer about 4 months ago with 8,000 miles. Bike runs fine with the exception of a rather loud ticking noise when cold (been told its the CCT) as it disappears much more when engine has warmed up.

I've noticed for the second time that when I ride the bike relatively hard and fast (+7,000 RPM and +50 MPH) that when I park in the garage there seems to be a burning/friction smell (had a 05 GSXR 600 before for 3 years and never experienced this type of smell before). Not the type of smell from a fire but something like metal rubbing against metal...if that makes any sense.

Any suggestions/ideas as to what I can check? I know it's not much info but I am relatively new to bikes/repairing them and any info will help. Btw, at this point I plan on continuing to ride and monitor the smell.

Thanks in advance!

Re: Burning Smell
 

Does it only do it when it's wet?
Could just be water on the engine/exhaust burning off.

Re: Burning Smell
 

Do you have ACF50 or similar protection on it? Cos it can stink! I thought my bike was on fire....

I'm sure nobody on here is as daft as me and you will get some good responses soon.

Re: Burning Smell
 

Both times it was not raining outside. However, it was colder than usual. When I ride normally I do not recall experiencing the burning smell. Since I have only had the bike for a few months, I'd say both times I noticed the smell when I was riding extra hard.

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Yeah probley road salt or similar on the hot pipes

Re: Burning Smell
 

Most likely the road crap burning off on your hot parts, is it a new silencer on the bike as the packing inside them tends to stink for a while after a ride.

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Maybe brakes dragging?

Re: Burning Smell
 

Thanks to everyone for the responses. I do not have any type of ACF protectant and the exhaust has been on the bike since I bought it. Looks like there is no need to worry at this point. Any other suggestions/ideas are always welcome. Also, is there a way to find out if my brakes are dragging and causing the problem?

Thanks again!

Re: Burning Smell
 

Leave the engine off and push the bike, if it feels the brakes are on then you have dragging brakes (bear in mind that the pads will touch the discs slightly anyway).

Re: Burning Smell
 

Make sure nobody's watchin so you don't look too funny and get yr nose right down and at least try and locate the area, that's a starting point and particularly over the brake calipers as soon as you stop. Like the rockster said, could be the brakes getin to hot or dragging. Overheated brakes def have a friction smell after all it's friction stopping you ;)