funny smell.

[satchmo]

Well actually it's not that funny, it's exhaust/gas fumes, and they bug the heck out of me. Everytime I ride my bike anywhere, even in low-traffic/no traffic areas, I stink like exhaust when I get back.

I've noticed that there appears to be quite a bit of exhaust coming from the front of the engine, which I don't think is normal.

What might be the problem? gaskets? which ones?

It's a 1977 GS550e

Satch

[Anonymous]

where your pipes bolt to head exhaust ring gaskets on each one cheap use grease to hold them in while you put pipe back on do not over tighten
and tighten evenly
ozman

[Anonymous]

the odor could also becoming from the breather tube on top of the engine. It normally vents to the air box. if it is off or you are running individual air filters the aroma of exhaust fumes can filter up under the tank to you.

[focus frenzy]

could be all those beens you have been eating! 8O
sorry, could'nt resist it.