Exhaust question

[teck_mountain]

Dumb question for the day,....but why do I stink of exhaust after I ride for even a short while. I've tighted ever thing down. looked for leaks, but can't seem to find any.

any ideas?

Teck
79 xs1100 special

[fusionking]

Take the ole lady with yu....that way she won't smell it!!!

[teck_mountain]

smell

Worked

[mitch]

smell

I bet you have taken the air box off or your crankcase ventilation hose is off and your getting those fumes on you. Just a thought.....................MITCH

[teck_mountain]

exhause

Thanks, will check the vent hose

[skids]

I remember Dave Hogue at Camp XS '98(?) when He was actually getting sick from his exhaust. I think one of his header gaskets had disintegrated. Ask Dave, for sure...

[teck_mountain]

exhause

I ended up replacing the joint gaskets, 5 in total and it cleared up the problem.