Why does my motorcycle smell like its burning?
Why does my motorcycle smell like its burning?
The heavy almost tar-like odor of burning oil may be the first sign of a blown gasket, leaking oil line, or oil cooler leaking oil on a hot exhaust pipe. Most alarming is the smell of smoke as in burning insulation from wiring, seat material, plastic or any other material that smells “hot.”
Where is the fuse box in a 1999 Harley Davidson Fatboy?
The 1999 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is a cruiser designed for trips around town and adventures within 100 miles or so. The Fat Boy is considered reliable according to area Harley mechanics. The Fat Boy doesn’t have common automotive fuses; it has circuit breakers.
What makes a car smell like antifreeze but not overheating?
The liquid has to be a 50/50 mix of water and ethylene glycol. It travels from the engine to radiator through a special hose. It redistributes the heat away from the engine to save it from damage due to overheating.
When did the Harley Davidson Fat Boy come out?
Harley-Davidson began producing motorcycles in 1903. Their product lines include touring, street and cruising motorcycles. The 1999 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is a cruiser designed for trips around town and adventures within 100 miles or so. The Fat Boy is considered reliable according to area Harley mechanics.
What causes antifreeze to leak from the radiator?
Worn out Radiator Cap The radiator can handle lots of pressure but it will leak the antifreeze mixture if its cap is weak or worn out. A misfit cap can also cause the loss of the fluid by overflowing the tube. Just replacing the cap will solve this issue but not addressing it at the right time will damage the hose.
Can you add antifreeze to a Harley Davidson?
Since the Peak Global Lifetime antifreeze is exactly the same as H-D antifreeze (verified by matching MSDS ), you can add any antifreeze to your V-Rod without harm to the system. However, since all V-Rods are shipped with this same “Lifetime” antifreeze, it never needs changing so long as you never add any other type or contaminate.
Why does my car have an antifreeze leak?
Although all antifreeze leaks occur under the hood, you can diagnose the problem from inside and outside the vehicle. Antifreeze leaks can be caused by simple hose failures, or may be caused by a crack in the coolant container or heater block.
What should I do when my coolant goes bad on my Harley?
Clean the plastic cover and carefully reinstall. It is also important to visually inspect coolant lines/hoses at the cylinder heads. Simply look for any weeping or damaged lines/fittings. Wipe down anything that you can with a clean cloth and mild cleaner if necessary. Remember, cleaning is maintenance.
What to do if your car has antifreeze in it?
Examine the heater core for a leak. Leaks from the heater core usually result in the antifreeze running down the side of the heater or dripping onto the ground underneath the car. Locate the coolant compartment and examine it for leaks.
