Rohr397
04-15-2012, 02:40 PM
Yesterday while out and about trail riding my buddy pointed out that my exhaust had a sweet smell to it. It's not two-stroke like just a little different than normal. I've had a hunch that somehow my quad is burning oil but nothing seems to add up.
When I bought the quad it smoked a little bit, it was a weird off-white color, but not really blue. At this time the exhaust was completely shot, no packing, holes in the can and the end cap was barely attached.
I replaced the silencer and it smoked bluish white for the first few hours. I expected that since it was a brand new exhaust but the faint trace of blue did throw me a bit.
Now the exhaust is broken in and I haven't seen a hint of smoke sense, however it was not more than a few hours before it started smelling funny.
All of the while my oil level has stayed consistent, I haven't lost a single drop of oil, and I check every ride to make sure of this.
I'm totally stumped. There's been all of these random symptoms of oil burning - none happening simultaneously - and my oil level is still at just a hair below full.
Anyone??? :confused:
When I bought the quad it smoked a little bit, it was a weird off-white color, but not really blue. At this time the exhaust was completely shot, no packing, holes in the can and the end cap was barely attached.
I replaced the silencer and it smoked bluish white for the first few hours. I expected that since it was a brand new exhaust but the faint trace of blue did throw me a bit.
Now the exhaust is broken in and I haven't seen a hint of smoke sense, however it was not more than a few hours before it started smelling funny.
All of the while my oil level has stayed consistent, I haven't lost a single drop of oil, and I check every ride to make sure of this.
I'm totally stumped. There's been all of these random symptoms of oil burning - none happening simultaneously - and my oil level is still at just a hair below full.
Anyone??? :confused: