OIL LEVEL RISING (SMELLS LIKE GAS) RUNS LIKE CRAP

attackdaddy · 02-20-2008, 8:50 PM

I bought my 07 1000rr last summer and I have noticed the performance isn't what it was and it gets hotter faster. I run fully synthetic oil and change it regularly. My gas milage has dropped from about 41 mpg to 38. I noticed my oil has been getting very dark too soon and the level seems to have risen, smells like gas. No smoke when it starts though. I think I have an injector stuck.... any ideas?

Ol' Gravy Leg · 02-20-2008, 10:07 PM

i'd check the compression first. sure sounds strange for a new bike.

does the exhaust smell rich? any smoke when gun it and then back off?

attackdaddy · 02-20-2008, 10:37 PM

it does smell a bit rich, but I haven't noticed any smoke. I just did the tank recall and talked to the mech there and I'm not positive but i think he was an idiot. Then a week later they closed the store. The nearest dealer is a good jaunt away and as new as it is I was hoping for some warranty action. I dont want to take all the way there and have them tell me they cant find anything and pay their 96 dollar an hour charge but if some cleaner will fix it I'll try it. But the only way I think fuel can get to the oil is through the injector. I don't know to much about efi and don't want to screw up my bike

blue1000rr · 02-20-2008, 11:07 PM

i would think if u get it in there soon warranty should still cover it. possible head gasket???? not sure if that would lead to a fuel smell or not....is there any coolant in the oil?

attackdaddy · 02-21-2008, 12:01 AM

no coolant in the oil, I take it in and see what is going on. As much as I hate to. Its a Honda, I should be able to ride till the wheels fall off!

Renegade929 · 02-21-2008, 3:50 AM

take it back, it's under warranty...let them pay to fix it

Ol' Gravy Leg · 02-21-2008, 4:59 AM

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Originally Posted by attackdaddy

it does smell a bit rich, but I haven't noticed any smoke. I just did the tank recall and talked to the mech there and I'm not positive but i think he was an idiot. Then a week later they closed the store. The nearest dealer is a good jaunt away and as new as it is I was hoping for some warranty action. I dont want to take all the way there and have them tell me they cant find anything and pay their 96 dollar an hour charge but if some cleaner will fix it I'll try it. But the only way I think fuel can get to the oil is through the injector. I don't know to much about efi and don't want to screw up my bike

nah, i don't see how fuel can get into the oil via an injector.

the only things i can think of is that your rings didn't seat properly during break-in. this will cause blow-by. but, you should see some grey smoke during riding after giving it a lot of throttle and backing off.

or perhaps, you have a valve stuck open or a weak valve spring.

that's why a quick compression test would help a diagnosis.

oh and

im sure some other knuckle, err...gear heads will chime in.

nakkers · 02-21-2008, 5:04 AM

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Originally Posted by attackdaddy

it does smell a bit rich, but I haven't noticed any smoke. I just did the tank recall and talked to the mech there and I'm not positive but i think he was an idiot. Then a week later they closed the store. The nearest dealer is a good jaunt away and as new as it is I was hoping for some warranty action. I dont want to take all the way there and have them tell me they cant find anything and pay their 96 dollar an hour charge but if some cleaner will fix it I'll try it. But the only way I think fuel can get to the oil is through the injector. I don't know to much about efi and don't want to screw up my bike

Sorry but thats friggin funny

denzee · 02-21-2008, 5:15 AM

Although your bike is new and it would be unusual attackdaddy, your problem sounds like a leaking fuel pressure regulator. If the diaphram inside it leaks, fuel is drawn into the engine via the vacum line going to the regulator. I think it's closest to number 2 cylinder. That would explain all your problems.

If you search the forum you'll find several of identical problems you describe. Almost all were fuel pressure regulators. Take it in for warranty and steer them in this direction. Also don't ride it much with the gas in the oil, it'll wear out your motor. Be sure to change it.

Surffrog · 02-21-2008, 7:21 AM

Attackdaddy, and hope you get your bike up and running again soon!

edp · 02-21-2008, 7:45 AM

I agree with Denzee - had a similar problem with my 929 but caught it during a short ride - changed the regulator and the bike runs good as new. Since this is a new bike, the warranty should cover the new regulator.

attackdaddy · 02-21-2008, 2:51 PM

thanks for all the help I'll take it in and and see what they say, I'll let you know how it turns out so we can see who had the best guess.
thanks again,

dk74ever · 05-14-2008, 7:29 AM

Hi, just wanted to find out what came of this i'm having these symptoms also on an 06.

Surffrog · 05-15-2008, 1:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dk74ever

Hi, just wanted to find out what came of this i'm having these symptoms also on an 06.

Yeah, come on Attackdaddy. We want to know the outcome.