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Old Mar 31, 2023 | 02:42 PM
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Probably a not so smart question,

I swapped out my headers for the Vance and Hince cross duals, which removes the catalytic converter. Know i notice a strong smell of exhaust on my clothes after i ride. Is this normal?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2023 | 03:10 PM
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Seriously?
 
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It happens sometimes. These bikes have kind of a dead air space behind the rider that can cause the exhaust to hang around behind the bike. If your tune is off it can make things worse. A cam with lots of overlap can also cause excessive smell.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2023 | 03:34 PM
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OOH, OOH, That Smell!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2023 | 03:58 PM
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Seriously?
Yes the old lady will have issues if every time we ride she comes off smelling like exhaust fumes
 
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Old Mar 31, 2023 | 04:36 PM
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Stink Glide !!!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2023 | 04:39 PM
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Perhaps get you some of this stuff:

Originally Posted by Stinger1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NHVYII...roduct_details

Bought this for the bike. Dang. Does it smell sweet. Had it running in the driveway and you could smell it from a good distance away. I think I kike it. Comes in all kinds of scents.

Originally Posted by Hawg Runner
OOH, OOH, That Smell!


Or maybe get some of this sent oil that is in this candle:


 

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So does this.........
 
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You said. You just changed your headers so check foe a exhaust leak
 
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