[Preston744]

So i have a 2010 z with about 420miles.. my last 2 times out ive smelled a burning smell??

 

[BeastIncarnate]

Let it run and see what's going on. After my first service done at the dealer, they inexplicably removed the o-ring on the oil filler cap. A small slow stream of oil leaked out and dripped onto the pipes, giving me a nice burny smell and some smoke. Good times.

 

[jrick56]

check rubber hose that runs close to exhaust. it may be touching.:screwy::screwy::screwy: i do all my own oil changes don't have that problem, ben.:screwy::screwy::screwy:

 

[kawtoy_77]

As long as its only you burning rubber, everythings fine.

 

[ridingswitch]

Does it smell like rice?

 

[Perma Grin]

Perhaps lube or cleaner dripping from your chain onto to exhaust/converter pipe.

 

[J_Butta]

Mine does the same after a long ride- not sure what it is though

 

[motomc1]

Mine had a slight wood burning smell when new....and

antifreeze smell when new. Had to replace the thermostat housing gasket. Read that other people had the wood burning smell when new and might be the cat converter.

 

[Southwade]

So i have a 2010 z with about 420miles.. my last 2 times out ive smelled a burning smell??

My 2012 gave off a strong electrical burning smell at about the same mileage. This was after riding for a while at a fairly quick pace.

Haven't smelt again since... I hit 700 miles today, still runs fine.

 

[jerryatrophy]

Zombie thread revival. Probably still relevant though.

 

[ZeeME1000]

valve cover gasket?

If you have not yet had first service, the valve cover may be loose...Have seen many new bikes with loose cover on here...Any oil on pipe would stink...might be getting on front pipe where you can't see it, but smell it...

 

[Southwade]

If you have not yet had first service, the valve cover may be loose...Have seen many new bikes with loose cover on here...Any oil on pipe would stink...might be getting on front pipe where you can't see it, but smell it...

I'll check it after Sandy goes away.