burning smell on acceleration only

sncboom · 09-28-2008, 11:53 AM

Recently I get a "burning" smell on acceleration only on my '05 Nomad 1600. It's not noticeable until the bike is well warmed up and seems worse after the bike is restarted after stopping for a meal for example.It does not smell like fuel,oil,or coolant,or that acrid electrical odor. I removed the fuel tank and tightened all hose lamps even though I can see no evidence of any leakage anywhere and it made no difference. The bike runs very well and makes no unusual noises. I'm thinking maybe an exhaust leak? Anyone experience anything like this particularly the guys whose V&H pipes cracked? Where does that crack generally occur?
Thanks for any help
Bob

blowndodge · 09-28-2008, 12:45 PM

crankcase breather hose pinched? popped off completely maybe? Overfilled on your last oil change? Just throwing out some ideas Bob...

Todd · 09-28-2008, 12:59 PM

I had something similar once......picked up a plastic bag on the pipes and it took forever for it to go away...even after cleaning all I could off.

sncboom · 09-28-2008, 01:30 PM

You know that's what it smells like. I can't see anything on them but once it cools fully I'm going to remove the heat shields and see if anything has gotten behind them. Thanks for the idea.
Bob

Todd · 09-28-2008, 01:50 PM

Glad to share.....that's what having so many members does...somewhere, someone has already experienced it probably........Welcome to Kawanow.......let us know

blowndodge · 09-28-2008, 03:04 PM

Plastic bag stuck behind the shields?? that sounds like my luck!! LOL.

sncboom · 09-28-2008, 03:58 PM

No kinked hose that I can find and pipes look ok. Maybe I'll try scrubbing them with something tomorrow anyway. Have to go out for dinner now. Thanks fellas. I'll let you know if I ever get it figured out.
Bob

cactusjack · 09-28-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Plastic bag stuck behind the shields?? that sounds like my luck!! LOL.

I think you'd actually have to ride your bike to pick up a plastic bag on your exhaust system. Your only worry should be stale gas or flat spots on your tires from sitting in one place.

blowndodge · 09-28-2008, 05:39 PM

Your gonna go there huh????

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I see it's over 100 again in your neck of the woods...I hope your sweating you A$$ off!!! LOL!!

It nice a cool here. I might go wax the Nomad for the 100th time..

Dave · 09-28-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Your gonna go there huh????

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I see it's over 100 again in your neck of the woods...I hope your sweating you A$$ off!!! LOL!!

It nice a cool here. I might go wax the Nomad for the 100th time..

Remember what I told you. Sprinkle corn starch on the wax before you buff it off. No swirl marks!

blowndodge · 09-28-2008, 07:25 PM

OMG Sorry dave, I forgot... will do!!!

sncboom · 09-29-2008, 04:04 PM

Since the only recent work done on the bike was rear wheel removal for a new tire which did involve unbolting the left muffler I decided to start my trial and error there even though visually everything looked ok. I loosened the rear cylinder exhaust and then refiitted it carefully to the head. I was able to take a good long test ride and NO MORE SMELL. Now I can enjoy the ride again without being obsessed by wondering what's wrong.
Bob

cactusjack · 09-29-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Your gonna go there huh????

:(" title="

" border="0"/>

I see it's over 100 again in your neck of the woods...I hope your sweating you A$$ off!!! LOL!!

It nice a cool here. I might go wax the Nomad for the 100th time..

Yeah, but it's a dry heat.

...Now go home and get your f!@#$%g shine box.

macmac · 09-30-2008, 11:14 AM

Maybe the right side cover seated, has a scorched leading edge behind the rear head pipe. Mine does...

If you have a goat bladder the rubber mounts tend to stink untill the crack and break up...

09-28-2008, 11:53 AM	#1
sncboom Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	burning smell on acceleration only Recently I get a "burning" smell on acceleration only on my '05 Nomad 1600. It's not noticeable until the bike is well warmed up and seems worse after the bike is restarted after stopping for a meal for example.It does not smell like fuel,oil,or coolant,or that acrid electrical odor. I removed the fuel tank and tightened all hose lamps even though I can see no evidence of any leakage anywhere and it made no difference. The bike runs very well and makes no unusual noises. I'm thinking maybe an exhaust leak? Anyone experience anything like this particularly the guys whose V&H pipes cracked? Where does that crack generally occur? Thanks for any help Bob Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-28-2008, 12:45 PM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	burning smell on acceleration only crankcase breather hose pinched? popped off completely maybe? Overfilled on your last oil change? Just throwing out some ideas Bob... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-28-2008, 12:59 PM	#3
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	burning smell on acceleration only I had something similar once......picked up a plastic bag on the pipes and it took forever for it to go away...even after cleaning all I could off. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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09-28-2008, 01:30 PM	#4
sncboom Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	burning smell on acceleration only You know that's what it smells like. I can't see anything on them but once it cools fully I'm going to remove the heat shields and see if anything has gotten behind them. Thanks for the idea. Bob
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Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	burning smell on acceleration only Glad to share.....that's what having so many members does...somewhere, someone has already experienced it probably........Welcome to Kawanow.......let us know __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-28-2008, 03:04 PM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	burning smell on acceleration only Plastic bag stuck behind the shields?? that sounds like my luck!! LOL. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-28-2008, 03:58 PM	#7
sncboom Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	burning smell on acceleration only No kinked hose that I can find and pipes look ok. Maybe I'll try scrubbing them with something tomorrow anyway. Have to go out for dinner now. Thanks fellas. I'll let you know if I ever get it figured out. Bob
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09-28-2008, 05:39 PM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	burning smell on acceleration only Your gonna go there huh???? :(" title="" border="0"/> I see it's over 100 again in your neck of the woods...I hope your sweating you A$$ off!!! LOL!! It nice a cool here. I might go wax the Nomad for the 100th time.. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-28-2008, 07:25 PM	#11
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	burning smell on acceleration only OMG Sorry dave, I forgot... will do!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-29-2008, 04:04 PM	#12
sncboom Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	burning smell on acceleration only Since the only recent work done on the bike was rear wheel removal for a new tire which did involve unbolting the left muffler I decided to start my trial and error there even though visually everything looked ok. I loosened the rear cylinder exhaust and then refiitted it carefully to the head. I was able to take a good long test ride and NO MORE SMELL. Now I can enjoy the ride again without being obsessed by wondering what's wrong. Bob
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09-30-2008, 11:14 AM	#14
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	burning smell on acceleration only Maybe the right side cover seated, has a scorched leading edge behind the rear head pipe. Mine does... If you have a goat bladder the rubber mounts tend to stink untill the crack and break up... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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