Gas smell after riding, 2016 Road King

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Jan 7, 2017 | 11:58 AM

#11

13RKC

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From: Northern Illinois

Another vote for normal. Mine does it too.

Jan 7, 2017 | 03:31 PM

#12

TXNT

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From: DFW, TX

I have a Goldwing and two Harley's in my garage. They all smell after riding them. It's normal.

May 28, 2019 | 11:36 PM

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ronmartin76@gmail.com

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From: Virginia

Gas Vapor Smell While Stopped in Traffic

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Originally Posted by Nomadmax

Normal

They all do that; I'm not kidding. Nothing wrong with the bike. The fumes are coming out of the tank vent because the engine is hot and the bike is parked. Just don't close the garage door right away.

I have a 2019 Street Glide Special, this is my 5th new Harley Davidson and this is the first bike where I am exposed to fuel vapors. Sometimes during heavy traffic and little breeze I get light headed. Hopefully a fix is on the way. I wonder if this is healthy to breathe?

May 29, 2019 | 06:57 AM

#14

Campy Roadie

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Originally Posted by ronmartin76@gmail.com

I didn't say THAT ^ was normal. I'd take it to the dealer and let them figure it out since it's under warranty.

May 29, 2019 | 05:48 PM

#15

Dynamick

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From: Edmonton, Alberta

Love the smell of my non-catylized dyno tuned Road King. Makes my garage smell like it should again.

From a time when the EPA was just a gleam in some tree-hugger's eye.