gas smell
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gas smell
Hi All,
Thanks for reading this post. I'm a new rider, and I've noticed that my 2001 XL1200s always smells like gas after running. There aren't any visible leaks, and I'm wondering if it's natural in general for motorcycles to smell like gas. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks for reading this post. I'm a new rider, and I've noticed that my 2001 XL1200s always smells like gas after running. There aren't any visible leaks, and I'm wondering if it's natural in general for motorcycles to smell like gas. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Had the same bike and it did the same thing. Occasionally in very hot weather, the float in the carb would stick and it would leak gas on the ground. Got into a habit of closing the fuel valve when I shut off the bike.
BTW, I have a service manual for the bike if you are interested.
BTW, I have a service manual for the bike if you are interested.
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Just a hunch, when you shutdown the bike, the valve train (intakes) may push the fuel vapors back out the intake manifold into the air filter housing. Whereas the injectors just close. If you have an open filter sometimes you might hear the valves pushing air, jut makes a funny pffsstt sound. Both of my bikes do this.
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Dear All,
I should probably mentioned, the fuel smell is strong enough that my jeans smell like gas and if I go inside anywhere people notice the smell right away. Does that seem typical for a 2001 Sportster?
Thanks!
I should probably mentioned, the fuel smell is strong enough that my jeans smell like gas and if I go inside anywhere people notice the smell right away. Does that seem typical for a 2001 Sportster?
Thanks!
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Check your air filter and see if it's wet with Gas.
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I had an '02 1200. Turning off the gas every time is a good idea.
Also, the engine is probably vented through the air cleaner (do you get oil on your pipes?).
Also, check the bottom of your tank. Mine sprung a seam leak when she was around three years old.
Also, the engine is probably vented through the air cleaner (do you get oil on your pipes?).
Also, check the bottom of your tank. Mine sprung a seam leak when she was around three years old.