Hi all. Noob here back again. I got the screws out of the front master cylinder, but I have been having a different problem.
When under higher RPMs, the bike gives off a VERY strong fuel smell. It’s still noticeable at lower RPMs, but not as bad. It didn’t do this initially when I got it a few months ago, but I didn’t ride it much initially.
Bike is a 2017 Honda Rebel 300. Fuel injected. No carb.
I noticed that the gasket to the gas cap was a bit cracked and distorted so I got a new gas cap. Didn’t resolve the issue.
There are no visible leaks anywhere that I can tell.
The smell is very strong around the gas cap and engine, not so much the tailpipe. The bike seems to run great otherwise.
Unfortunately, googling seems to show this as a very nonspecific issue, so I’m a bit lost as to where to begin. I’m a huge noob when it comes to mechanical things.
Thanks!
I would look for blocked vents and bad fuel lines if its not making a fuel smell from the exhaust.
How would I be able to tell if something is blocked? The rubber hoses look ok to my untrained eyes.
You’ll have to remove the hose and see if air flows through it.
Id also check the fuel cap, normally they have a vent.
Also, dont forget the obvious… look to see if you have fuel dripping somewhere.