Cossi Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 My bird is a 2000, and occasionally at stops I will get a fairly potent whiff of raw fuel. Anyone had this or know what I might look for? Or is it normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Definitely not normal. How many miles, and have you done any maintenance? Any recent mods or maintenance? Does this only happen when the tank is totally full, or any other consistencies in it's occurence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Use a lighter and try and fine the leak... never fails to work.... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: BTW don't try it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx296 Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I have a 2000 also and after a longer ride I too smell fuel. I think its the fuel vent...I hope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossi Posted April 28, 2005 Author Share Posted April 28, 2005 I have a 2000 also and after a longer ride I too smell fuel. I think its the fuel vent...I hope? That is kinda what I was thinkin, but, I am not sure. Mine will do it when just going across town. No mods. Haven't really noticed a pattern on where the fuel level is when I smell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdrunner Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I have a 2000 also and after a longer ride I too smell fuel. I think its the fuel vent...I hope? Mine too. When I asked my dealer about it the mechanic said it was the vent. But still, it's stronger than any other machine I've ever used. I do find that the smell is less strong after I change the plugs. ( Which I have to do soon.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx296 Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I am not going to worry about it. I have an Akra pipe and K&N no pc yet it runs pretty good the way it is! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aholexx Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 had the same problem on my 2000... the crimps on the fuel line may have a small leak... I cut mine off, extent the hose and used hose clamps... honda wanted 80 bucks for the line :thumbsdown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrxxquad Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 the fuel injected bikes are set rich from the factory according to powercomander people. especially in the mid range,,,,4,000 rpm think that is a flat spot reason. are you running in that rpm for a while and stoping? turn off and smell exhaust for gas buildup in pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Have you checked the Gas tank Vent tube to make sure it's open? And is your insulation still on the bottom of your tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99Birdman Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Had the same problem on my '99. Checked all the vent hoses and fuel lines but found nothing wrong. After running 2 bottles of Techron (1/2 bottle per fillup) through the fuel system, problem is gone. I'm not smart enough to know exactly why, maybe something with the injectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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