On the way out of my driveway the bike fell over slightly (fell off its center-stand but was tied firmly enough to only tip over about 45 degrees). Yes, I found a small leak in my main tank hose. Gasoline is a very volatile liquid. 2. r/Harley. Search within r/Harley. I recently trailered in my '76 Honda CB550Four to get the ignition switch replaced. They were the first Fuel injected Harleys . It can likewise be caused by a rich air-fuel mixture which defective fuel injectors or misfires can cause. Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride" (Sober 35 years) On a motorcycle with a carburetor, a too rich air-fuel mixture can result in the bike smelling like gas. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Just because you do not see anything coming out the vent does mean vapor isn't. Im shutting it off from idle and to dumping gas into it as I shut out down or anything. Search within r/Harley. Pull the dashboard and look carefully at the tabs where the fuel tank mounts to the frame. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. What can you do? Check it for cuts and partial plugging from road grime #5 in the picture. The ol' lady thinks I can read her mind but we cant read yours. A '58 Harley 3 days owned. I like a nice "grassy" smell, Kentucky Blue, Tall Fescue, Zoya. Then inspect the fuel line carefully to see if there are any cracks. The only vehicle kept in my garage (one car garage) is the Dyna. What is Press J to jump to the feed. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I unscrew the dip-stick and the oil on the dipstick is hard to read and it has a "gassy" smell to it. Come join the discussion about performance modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! What year model etc? Just started? Not a pure gas smell mind but a running . Thanks If your jeans smell like gas, you have a leak down low, possibly a cracked hose, usually near the clamped ends.airflow is blowing it onto you which is NOT a good thing. This page was generated at 06:40 AM. The vent line runs down from the tank and drops down near the belt. 2040 miles. Can't really pinpoint a source, mainly just stinks up the whole garage like raw gas. I never noticed if it was right after I filled up or not. Sent from Motorcycle.com Free App Delta The Extreme Member Joined Mar 26, 2014 I would think the straight pipes may be the root cause. Smells like gas after a ride (03 883. It helps to shut it down outside and wheel it in, but usually leaving the garage cracked open when Im done helps good enough. That being said; my wife's 2013 Heritage Softail does the same thing, and so did my 2011 RG . I just got home and between the paved highway and where I park, I literally smell like stinky exhaust. But an 09 should have no fuel smell sitting in the garage, the fuel system is sealed. any ideas other than just changing the oil or stuff to look for. Really strong above the gas tank when the heat is rising off the hot engine. Another issue is, do you typically fill up the tank when you park it in the garage. User account menu. Or is it possible the mechanic detached a vent hose or something? r/Harley. Anything and everything related to Harley-Davidson motorcycles. 1960 My father, 21yo, on his first bike. That's what I get for starting a post with an iPad! Chad. Wait a minute You using a word like normal? I just checked mine Have a look at yours. I'll probably start leaving it out for a few before pulling in the garage as well. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Smells like the heat coming out of the back of the PS4. Log In Sign Up. Not a pure gas smell mind but a running rich smell and it's not all the time. With a mostly empty tank, there is more surface area on the top half of the tank for the vapors to condense. My 2016 FLTRXS has a strong gas smell as well after I ride it for a few hours, but not all the time. Archived. Mine and hubby's do that if we pull into the garage and close it up right away. Especially on hot days, To me thats normal. I leave it outside for 2-3 hours after riding to cool down before bringing it in and still, the next morning the garage is full of that gas smell. There is no evidence of any leaking fuel coming from the bike, the smell will linger for hours, then dissipate. This is my first touring bike and I didn't realize there was a vent in the cap also under the fuel door. Every time I ride and then park in the garage there is a very strong gas smell. Your bike is old enough that it probably needs most all the hoses replaced just as a precaution. The most common reason your oil smells like gas is that you are just driving short distances and not allowing your engine to become hot once in a while. I've never ridden before. If the mixture is too rich, some of the fuel may not burn completely or burn in the exhaust, instead of the combustion chamber. Enough so Press J to jump to the feed. But on a more serious note, check that vent and see if you're getting some excess from there or some siphoning or something. Again, you'll see residue, or that dust has been washed off the area of the crack. It seems to air out/ stop after about a day of sitting, but this is new for me with this bike, previously had road king/dyna/heritage Softail, still have another 18 Softail in the garage with it and none of my previous bikes have done this before. Smells like gas after a ride. Coins 0 coins Premium Powerups Talk Explore. Every bike Ive had does this if I ride it into the garage. Jim, Wonder if the California trikes have this problem with the extra pollution devices that are mandated. A '58 Harley 3 days owned. 1960 My father, 21yo, on his first bike. If youve ridden it twice any gas you have spilled has surely already evaporated away..if your still smelling gas its not from your spill. Posted by 1 year ago. 2. Thanks I'll go check that. I usually go ride an hour or two on most days so it's varying levels when I park it and I don't fill everyday. Don't do it, the onions will help lean you out All times are GMT-5. A couple of reasons why he may be smelling fuel, when the bike is shut off and the engine is hot, it acts like a radiator under the fuel tank and the fuel expands a bit causing vapors to escape through the vent system. Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 35 years), After I ride and put the trike in the garage, I will get a gas smell. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Or even a malfunction in the purge system. 1600 mile road trip this weekend to pickup a Flathead. day one played Just finished cleaning up this Road Glide for a customer ;). It is normal. If they're cracked even slightly, they'll leak but not enough to leave liquid visible on the floor. Thanks! This has only occurred in the last couple of months of riding. There is a little rubber tube that comes down behind that back cylinder, its there to relieve pressure in the tank. How can that happen? If it is an exhaust gas smell. ok guys, my year/model is 2002 VRSCA and my oil smells like gas? If either of them are wet you're probably not getting a complete burn. I have a bike that if you dont turn off the petcock sometimes it will leak fuel on the ground. User account menu. Enough so that I thought it was leaking onto the floor the first time it happened. Found the internet! Sep 26, 2010 Seems the garage is filling up with a pretty heavy smell of gasoline. Is it a smell like it's running rich? Pull your plugs and see how they look. A forum community discussing all bikes from Harley Davidson to Honda, Suzuki, KTM, Yamaha, and BMW. I'm try that also and see if it helps. Any other ideas/cautions? (03 883. Maybe leave it outside to cool first before putting it in the garage. The exhaust smell coming up around the gas tank is mostly gone ( could just be head games the little bet I think I smell ). Looked for leaking gas line or fitting and it seems like a small amount of gas overflowed through the overflow tube running to under front of bike. Close. Still have the back draft if I turn my head and look over my shoulders ( won't be looking much ). A.K.A. Parked in my garage on the cement floor the gas will evaporate very quickly . Good call on letting it cool down outside then pull it in. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I saw this Harley the other day and fell in love. No gas leaks anywear, even if I fill it up. you can actually see gas dripping out of it when you overfill the tankperfectly normal I'd say. 56. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Common Reasons why oil smells like gas. Use 93 octane only,stock except drag pipes) its not leaking and it's coming from exhaust. New build not sure on a good case, fans, and cooler. If youve ridden it twice any gas you have spilled has surely already evaporated awayif your still smelling gas its not from your spill. ive got about 4500 miles on this '16 RoadKing and after every ride I get a really strong gassy / exhaust type smell when I park it. When I think of "grassy" smells, I think of wacky tobaccy and states like Colorado, Washington, and now California. Hello Andre Rode an awesome 185 K today after the rains let up. Something change? Another explanation is that you haven't . Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It seems to be doing this constantly no matter the tank level. Thanks! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Log In Sign Up. I saw this Harley the other day and fell in love. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Anything and everything related to Harley-Davidson motorcycles. I did also mess with the gas cap vent that seemed like it might have been stuck so that may have helped also. I'm sorry for the lack of info..03 Sporty 883,2040 miles stock other than drag pipes. Unfortunately, I did not move the petcock to "stop" so it leaked all night (1 drip per 2 minutes) but, fortunately I suppose, I found the leak that I would have otherwise never found. I noticed some gas leaked out of the top cap since the tank was nearly full. I got a new 2019 Road Glide Special about two weeks ago. Something like a disconnected hose between the canister and tank. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 1600 mile road trip this weekend to pickup a Flathead. The is a liquid cooled engine so it gets hotter than hell. My plan is to check the exhaust head bolts after she cools down. Let the bike cool off for fifteen minutes before bringing it in today and no smell so thanks for the tip. Even ornimentals. Ha! Strong Gas Smell From Harleys. Garage stinks like raw gas after riding if I put it in the garage while it's still hot. 108. 2040 miles. I think it's just peculiar to the late model EFI bikes, but I'll be following this in case it turns out to be something else. Jun 24, 2008. Official Ear Tag #163. day one played Just finished cleaning up this Road Glide for a customer ;). Just like a pot on a stove, your engine is the heat source and the tank is the pot. Oct 10, 2016. Fat dexterity challenged fingers and little keyboards just don't mix! My 18 street glide does same thing. I've never ridden before. I've ridden it twice since the repair and both times I have parked it in my garage, located below my house, and overpowering gasoline smell permeates up into the house. Then do I change plugs, what would you suggest? Perhaps the vent in your fuel cap is stuck open? I expect a little smell, but this is way more than Id think is normal. Not sure why my other bikes didn't require this, but happy to have a solution. I have '91 EVO with a S&S Super "E" carb w/ VH Oval slip ons. With this hot weather and in an enclosed space, a fuel cap with the vent stuck open would definitely leave a strong gas smell. Use 93 octane only,stock except drag pipes) its not leaking and it's coming from exhaust. Will this smell go away with a few more rides as the spilled gas evaporates (I cleaned what I could off the tank with warm soapy water)? After the trike cools the smell goes away if I leave the garage door open ot slightly open. Ihrugby said: Just after my latest ride I parked it in the garage and I am getting a very strong gas smell until I open the garage door. I get that to if I mix burger beer n veggies. What is Press J to jump to the feed. Anyone have other suggestions I can check? Ideas? ;-). By old stoner in forum General Discussion, By greyfang in forum Harley Trike Conversions, SPONSORSING VENDORS - Owner Reviews & Pics - Direct Factory Support Q & A, Memorial Forum - Gone But Never Forgotten, Sponsoring Vendors - Product Information - Reviews - Member's Specials - Customer Support, COVID-19 Discussion - May Be Controversial, Advanced Post Thanks / Like v3.6.0 (Lite). When the engine is shut down, there is still residual exhaust in the pipes and mufflers that will naturally seep out the tail pipe. Well if it's not an external leak, then it gets a little hard. Remove a spark plug and check the tip. New tires on 2018 forester feel terrible? Has anyone experienced this situation or have any ideas what could be causing this smell. It could be a bad cap or a leak in the vapor recovery system. The 3 Trikes and some of bikes over the years would leave a smell of gas in my garage.But Only If the tank was low, Gas fumes. 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