Strong fuel smell and other issues

[m0ng00se]

Hi guys ..

I have noticed recently, whenever I start my bike, i have this strong fuel smell, I wondered if anyone else noticed it ?

Also, twice it happened already, while sitting at a traffic light, bike in neutral or clutch in, it just dies. It fires back up and is fine, but that worries me. This morning, I arrived at work after a nightmare A13 commute, bike was hot. Went back a while later, switched on and the temp still read 76c, cranked over and over but does not want to start at all. Left it, went back a few hours later, bike showed 34c and started fine.

Anyone else having these issues ?

[m0ng00se]

just in case anyone else have similar issues. just had a call from the dealership, apparently there are some known issue with the fuel hose(s) on these bikes. they are replacing it for me under warranty. not sure exactly what yet, i will ask tomorrow when I pick up the bike what exactly went wrong.

[Gatsoburner]

Gutted for you pal, totally naff having any issues with a new car/bike when coughing up a big wad of cash, not heard anything from people I know on XR's !

[Slider]

See my post - https://www.s1000xr.uk/index.php/topic,704.msg4634.html#msg4634