Gas smell ?

[theslaughter]

I started getting a gas smell from my XB after ridding,have about 10,000 miles.Rdy to do a tune up,think it might be plugs eventhough its still running very good.Any thoughts on this?

 

[Stevenc150]

Maybe you overfilled the tank or you could just be smelling your gas vent hose fumes. Either way, check your mileage - if it's the same then you're golden and never really noticed.

If you're changing plugs anyway, I'd recommend NGK Iridiums (DCPR9EIX).

 

[theslaughter]

Hey thanks.The mileage is fine,Hope thats all it is.
What about the Buell brand plugs,dealers are selling them really cheep now?

 

[Stevenc150]

Here's a good info thread on plugs - changed my mind to the Iridiums and been completely satisfied ever since: Spark Plugs Thread

 

[GatorBuell]

Is the smell strong when the fuel pump pressurizes?

 

[bolt08]

just a little info regarding the gas vent suggestion. I noticed it on my harley (before I had my buell) and sometimes on my buell now. after a lot of riding; don't smell it until I park it??? I figured out that while ridding the air keeps the tank & gas fairly cool however when you park it the heat from the engine heats up the tank therefore expanding the gas and forcing the fumes out the vent. I notice this most at 3/4 tank and more when I park it. Keep checking your mileage though, you don't want to mess with a possible leak.

 

[bikelit]

Are you smelling straight up raw fuel or is there also an oily engine smell with it?

 

[bolt08]

If you're changing plugs anyway, I'd recommend NGK Iridiums (DCPR9EIX).

[up][up][up] just made the change and my buell really likes these plugs.

 

[theslaughter]

The tank heating up makes sense.It only smells after riding and is parked inside my garage.
Thanks