Feel heat coming off left side when riding.

agentbad · August 6th, 2013, 07:38 AM

I got my carbs cleaned and rejetted recently and my bike is running better then it ever has. No more stuttering and shaking on the highway when in the 6000rpm range. Since then I have been riding a lot more and noticed some heat kind of radiating on my left leg after riding for a while. It's not burning me it's just something I have picked up on. I've also noticed a burning smell occasionally especially after dogging it a bit at speed. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

csmith12 · August 6th, 2013, 07:41 AM

The heat could be somewhat normal, although the smell would bother me? Did the mech get grease on the exhaust? When you park it, put a piece of newspaper under the bike and leave it overnight. Any spots on the paper from leaks?

agentbad · August 6th, 2013, 07:54 AM

The carbs had a very slow leak before getting serviced but that seems to be all good now. I'll leave some newspaper under there tonight just to be sure. The smell reminds me of a burning firewood if that means anything. Maybe it's time for an oil change. There's is only 6100 miles on the bike.

Motofool · August 6th, 2013, 08:11 AM

Have the valves been adjusted per service's schedule?

Take a look at the exhaust manifold where it connects to the engine, sometimes leaks of exhausted gases occur there due to loose bolts.

agentbad · August 6th, 2013, 08:17 AM

I couldn't afford the valve adjustment at the time I was getting the carbs fixed up. It will probably be another month or so before I can get them checked. I'll take a look at the exhaust and make sure everything is tightened down.

Motofool · August 6th, 2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by agentbad

I couldn't afford the valve adjustment at the time I was getting the carbs fixed up. It will probably be another month or so before I can get them checked. I'll take a look at the exhaust and make sure everything is tightened down.

Bob,

Nobody will do your adjustment as well as you; besides, it will be an every-6K-miles expense.

Learn how to do it:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_..._the_valves%3F

agentbad · August 6th, 2013, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Bob,

Nobody will do your adjustment as well as you; besides, it will be an every-6K-miles expense.

Learn how to do it:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_..._the_valves%3F

The faq made it sound pretty daunting until I watched this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0TD...e_gdata_player

!!(0_o)!! · August 7th, 2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by agentbad

The faq made it sound pretty daunting until I watched this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0TD...e_gdata_player

Yeah, I thought the same thing, but the hardest part is taking everything apart to get to it all. When/if you decide to take it on, take the extra time to remove EVERYTHING that's going to get in the way. Label any wires you unplug and be sure to sync the carbs (probably already been done by the mechanic that jetted, but ask them to be sure) and there's no need for the specialty tool, I just used a deep well socket and a small (read: near eyeglass repair size) flathead. Good luck!

Live2ride · August 7th, 2013, 08:21 PM

Ha! You should feel the heat coming off the left side of my r6....talk about HOT!

csmith12 · August 7th, 2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

Ha! You should feel the heat coming off the left side of my r6....talk about HOT!

Mine got so hot one day it cracked the paint on the case.

Panda · August 7th, 2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by agentbad

The carbs had a very slow leak before getting serviced but that seems to be all good now. I'll leave some newspaper under there tonight just to be sure. The smell reminds me of a burning firewood if that means anything. Maybe it's time for an oil change. There's is only 6100 miles on the bike.

Mine smells like burning leaves sometimes when branches and twigs get thrown up inside the bike.

agentbad · August 8th, 2013, 10:52 AM

Carbs definitely got synced maybe the smell is from the breather? Bike is still running better then ever so I am not to worried.

August 6th, 2013, 07:38 AM	#1
agentbad ninjette.org sage Name: bob Location: Earf Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250, 2006 SV650N Posts: 642	Feel heat coming off left side when riding. I got my carbs cleaned and rejetted recently and my bike is running better then it ever has. No more stuttering and shaking on the highway when in the 6000rpm range. Since then I have been riding a lot more and noticed some heat kind of radiating on my left leg after riding for a while. It's not burning me it's just something I have picked up on. I've also noticed a burning smell occasionally especially after dogging it a bit at speed. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

August 6th, 2013, 07:41 AM	#2
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August 6th, 2013, 07:54 AM	#3
agentbad ninjette.org sage Name: bob Location: Earf Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250, 2006 SV650N Posts: 642	The carbs had a very slow leak before getting serviced but that seems to be all good now. I'll leave some newspaper under there tonight just to be sure. The smell reminds me of a burning firewood if that means anything. Maybe it's time for an oil change. There's is only 6100 miles on the bike.

August 6th, 2013, 08:17 AM	#5
agentbad ninjette.org sage Name: bob Location: Earf Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250, 2006 SV650N Posts: 642	I couldn't afford the valve adjustment at the time I was getting the carbs fixed up. It will probably be another month or so before I can get them checked. I'll take a look at the exhaust and make sure everything is tightened down.

August 8th, 2013, 10:52 AM	#12
agentbad ninjette.org sage Name: bob Location: Earf Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250, 2006 SV650N Posts: 642	Carbs definitely got synced maybe the smell is from the breather? Bike is still running better then ever so I am not to worried.