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FE/FC 2016 FE 501s strong smell of oil during change

Discussion in '4st' started by Pinecone Pete, Jul 18, 2016.

  1. Pinecone Pete Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2016 FE 501 S
    Hey Folks,

    Almost afraid to ask but is it strange to have a strong smell of gas in the oil at a regular maintenance interval of 15hrs? I haven't experienced that smell with other bikes. It's my first dirt bike so perhaps I'm being over cautious?

    Thanks,

    P
    Pinecone Pete, Jul 18, 2016
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  2. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    Is this the first oil change? If so, don't be too alarmed. As the rings seat there will be less blow-by.
    Huskynoobee, Jul 19, 2016
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  3. Pinecone Pete Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2016 FE 501 S

    Thanks for the response. This is my third change but it has smelled the same in the prior two changes. I assumed on the first that the bike was settling in but I figured it would be gone by now.
    Pinecone Pete, Jul 19, 2016
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