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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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hi have noticed a burning smell when i first start my bike.
any ideas?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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Do you ride in the rain? I ride all year allot in the rain, after the header gets road grime
on it I can smell it burning off some times.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 03:49 AM
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i did recently ride in really bad rain and have replaced the headers with a new stainless steel set.
couldnt be the gearbox clutch or engine?
 
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