Goschie Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I took the bike out for a commute in the rain the other day and I smelled something weird... Almost like burned mechanical parts? It smelled like it was coming from the front of the motor/radiator? It happened the second time I went out in the rain as well and the smell remains till I park, turn off, etc. No smell when dry. Any ideas? Thanks. "I'm not reckless. I am incredibly skilled with a bit of flair." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted September 26, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted September 26, 2014 I wouldn't worry about it too much. maybe some road stuff you front tire splashed against your radiator. As long as you find no oil leak and the temperature isn't too high, I would not be concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotaryryan24 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I've had the same thing happen to me. I think it is oils and other contaminations from the road burning off of the exhaust. You do or don't Then your dead. To order a tail tidy click One-off-fabrication.myshopify.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hobbs Posted September 26, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted September 26, 2014 Yup, same thing I've noticed. Road spray is straight up filthy. Road spray on a hot bike produces strange scents. Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onuro Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I got that smell with all the bikes I owned. I think rain hitting hot surface engine parts causes that. Never figured why but I believe it's nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Ok dammit, who farted?? Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howlinhoss Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 That's the smell of desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sycthros Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Same, get a weird smell almost 50% of the time, but i shrug it off since the bike runs perfect and there's no leaks I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fromthecage Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Mine smells consistently like a wood fire when crap gets up on the radiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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