burning smell

[steveg]

will take a look at battery to check condition and check the volts at 5k revs and hope it < 15v

Cheers Steve

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by steveg

how do I get to the battery on a pointy?

As said its under the riders seat. Theres two little black plastic infils directly under the seat, undo the allen key bolt and then pop the panels off, then theres a bigger allen key bolt each side that holds the seat on, undo those and then lift the seat off and you'll see the battery.

My bikes smell funny when they are dirty, especially if its wet and the dirt burns onto the hot header pipes, but its not the same sort of ozoney smell you get when something electrical is burning.

[steveg]

Thanks Fizz

Never had to touch the sv yet in the almost 2 years I've had her .
Will check the battery for peace of mind

Cheers Steve

[jambo]

I'd imagine it's burning road grime. But I'm used to that smell....

Clean bike, see if smell persists?

I remember hitting a milkshake someone had left in the road... smelt nice as it caramelised on the exhaust....The plastic bag I hit a few weeks later smelt less apetising....

[northwind]

Yeah, I think it's a bit of a leap to go to the battery, filth getting into the radiator etc seems a bit more likely.

clean ya ruddy bike!

[steveg]

clean ya ruddy bike!

Sorry Kwak as use bike daily really can't see the point , I won't post pictures as it will upset you .

Cheers Steve

[jambo]

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

clean ya ruddy bike!

Last clean on the Kwak: 15th April 2007.

Since then, ooh 9,000 miles? It's a little grubby round the edges, but pretty much spot on mechanically.

Originally Posted by jambo

Last clean on the Kwak: 15th April 2007.

Since then, ooh 9,000 miles? It's a little grubby round the edges, but pretty much spot on mechanically.

15th April 2007