ooh ooh that smell

Discussion in 'TR650' started by krussell, Nov 8, 2012.

  1. OlyJr Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Tucson AZ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None presently
    Other Motorcycles:
    HONDA XR400R, XR650R, SUZ GSX1250FA
    First post so bear with my learning curve.
    I can speak to this issue. My Terra is at the dealership now awaiting a new fuel injector. After approximatly 130 miles the bike became difficult to start and I notice a fuel smell while sitting in my garage idling. I checked the oil level and noted it was high and smelled like fuel. I took it directly back to the dealer and they diagnosed a faulty injector. Now it sits waiting for the local Husqvarna rep to provide an eta for the part. Was enjoying the bike while I had it. Having read this thread I'm weary that a new injector may not be a guaranteed fix as it doesn't seem to just be mine. Sounds like a new model quality issue. I hope they get it sorted fast.
  2. krussell Strada Adventurer

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada (for sale)
    Other Motorcycles:
    K1600 / Super Tenere
    Welcome, and congrats on the first post, wish it was somewhere besides this thread.

    I'm assuming you didn't have a chance to compute your typical mileage before taking the bike back?
  3. OlyJr Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Tucson AZ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None presently
    Other Motorcycles:
    HONDA XR400R, XR650R, SUZ GSX1250FA
    Appreciate the welcome.
    I didn't get much of a feel for the fuel mileage. I did notice the fuel light illuminate my last trip back from work before I took it to the shop. So, 54 mpg is my best guess assuming 1 gallon of reserve. This should be skewed low since I was washing my cylinder with fuel during some of these miles.
  4. krussell Strada Adventurer

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada (for sale)
    Other Motorcycles:
    K1600 / Super Tenere
    After having my bike retuned via the MOSS computer at the dealer all of my stalling / stumbling / lean running issues were resolved. I highly recommend folks get their dealer involved if there bike isn't running right. See http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/moss-tool-works-awesome.29435

    It's too early to tell if the smell issue was resolved. They replaced a clamp on the fuel injector with a different type. We'll know in the next couple of days.
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  5. FabOneUp Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Pikes Peak, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '13 TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    '14 KTM 450 XC-W '11 BMW R1200GS
    Fantastic Krussell! Hope the weather hasn't turned too bad up there and you can get some miles in. This is great news and you have been very patient. Now you can pull that Husky decal off the dart board.:)
  6. krussell Strada Adventurer

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada (for sale)
    Other Motorcycles:
    K1600 / Super Tenere
    You never know what the weather will bring this time of year. Sunday I was out on my WRR and found the snow level at about 1400 ft.

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    If it wasn't for the vehicle tracks I doubt I would have kept it upright. Not to worry, I was keeping it about 20 to help stay warm.
  7. Steve Hards Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Tauranga, New Zealand
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Strada

    Did you ever fix your "smell" ? Mine does exactly the same, and since the garage is attached to the house the smell is drifting inside...very annoying.
  8. krussell Strada Adventurer

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada (for sale)
    Other Motorcycles:
    K1600 / Super Tenere

    It went away. I don't know if it was the hose clamp that the dealer put on, or something else. I haven't thought about, which means it hasn't smelled enough to notice.
  9. Hansi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    State of Jefferson
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR 650
    Other Motorcycles:
    09 Versys
    who is your dealer?
  10. krussell Strada Adventurer

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada (for sale)
    Other Motorcycles:
    K1600 / Super Tenere

    Bill's Motorcycles Plus :applause:
  11. Hansi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    State of Jefferson
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR 650
    Other Motorcycles:
    09 Versys

    The very best!!