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Old May 19, 2011 | 06:17 AM
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If it's gone away it was more than likely a foreign matter and burnt off...Just ride it a while and if it comes back get it checked out.
 
Old May 19, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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New pipes often have that smell for a short while.
 
Old May 19, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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I had that burning rubber smell a few days ago. Turned out it was the heel of my right boot! Now searching threads on removal of rubber from pipes!!
 
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