Bad Gas

Suave · July 24th, 2011, 06:51 PM

Just yesterday I filled up my tank, went on a ride and shortly after I noticed my exhaust smells bad... baaaddd.

I know that wasn't happening till a few minutes after I filled up, is it possible to have "bad gas" in regards to motorcycles? I don't know what it could be but it is definately a new smell.

CmichRider · July 24th, 2011, 06:58 PM

Water in the gas is always a possibility.

2011Ninja250R · July 24th, 2011, 08:11 PM

I had the same problem. Then I realized it was the beef jerky I ate while filling up.

DaBlue1 · July 25th, 2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Suave

Just yesterday I filled up my tank, went on a ride and shortly after I noticed my exhaust smells bad... baaaddd.

I know that wasn't happening till a few minutes after I filled up, is it possible to have "bad gas" in regards to motorcycles? I don't know what it could be but it is definately a new smell.

What does it smell like? Rotten eggs or old varnish? Is it the gas itself or the exhaust? Get some seafoam and put a little in the tank, that will help stabilize the gas, it will also help remove any water contamination.

Suave · July 25th, 2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBlue1

What does it smell like? Rotten eggs or old varnish? Is it the gas itself or the exhaust? Get some seafoam and put a little in the tank, that will help stabilize the gas, it will also help remove any water contamination.

not quite rotten eggs, and I'm not sure what old varnish smells like. It was nasty though, it has dissipated a lot now, I'm assuming it was the gas I got

July 24th, 2011, 06:51 PM	#1
Suave ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Maryville, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 94	Bad Gas Just yesterday I filled up my tank, went on a ride and shortly after I noticed my exhaust smells bad... baaaddd. I know that wasn't happening till a few minutes after I filled up, is it possible to have "bad gas" in regards to motorcycles? I don't know what it could be but it is definately a new smell. __________________________________________________ "Hey man, I'm not tryin' to start nothin'. But... i wouldn't take that"

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CmichRider ninjette.org member Name: Jacob Location: Michigan Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninja 250 Posts: 227	Water in the gas is always a possibility.

July 24th, 2011, 08:11 PM	#3
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	I had the same problem. Then I realized it was the beef jerky I ate while filling up.