KCDC Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 On my 2001 R1100S, I have begun to notice an odor in the garage after I have ridden the bike back from work, appox 4 miles. It is sulphur-like odor and I am wondering if it is from the bike's catalytic converter. If so, is that a problem? The bike has around 17k miles and is driven daily. Seems to run ok, but I don't want to cook a valve due to a clogged cat. I have had the bike for a few years and the odor seeems to come and go, just seems stronger now. Any solutions or ideas? Thanks for your input! Link to comment
ShovelStrokeEd Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Try changing your gasoline brand/source for a bit and see if it goes away. Link to comment
T__ Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 On my 2001 R1100S, I have begun to notice an odor in the garage after I have ridden the bike back from work, appox 4 miles. It is sulphur-like odor and I am wondering if it is from the bike's catalytic converter. If so, is that a problem? The bike has around 17k miles and is driven daily. Seems to run ok, but I don't want to cook a valve due to a clogged cat. I have had the bike for a few years and the odor seeems to come and go, just seems stronger now. Any solutions or ideas? Thanks for your input! Kevin, if it’s a fuel problem then see Ed’s post.. You might also look closely at the top of your cat. & around the exhaust for signs of gear oil from the trans or final drive.. Maybe in the front of drive shaft for a trans seal leaking gear oil.. Gear oil contains lots of sulfur type compound so gives off a distinctive smell when on a hot exhaust.. Twisty Link to comment
flat_twin Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Ditto on the trans lube dripping on the exhaust. One drop makes a lot of stink. I'm also relieved this isn't about a feline "marking" your bike. That would be "Adios Gato"! Link to comment
outpost22 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I'm also relieved this isn't about a feline "marking" your bike. That would be "Adios Gato"! More like "Adios Gato muerto". You were thinking the same as me on that one What wasn't so funny is the 3 scratches on my Aeroflow where a "gato" got into my garage and tried climbing the windscreen while losing traction... Link to comment
roydog007 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Scrape the cat off the exhaust pipe Sorry I couldn't help myself Link to comment
4wheeldog Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Try changing your gasoline brand/source for a bit and see if it goes away. +1. Different fuel mixes effect cat odors......Some seem to take longer to "Light" the cat, allowing the stink to continue longer. Also, riding in the wet can cause some distinct odors that you wouldn't get without a cat. Link to comment
BigAL Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Oh... THAT kind of cat.... I thought this thread was going in a whole different direction.... Link to comment
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