Raw Fuel Odors

[farm1810]

My RSTD has an odor of gasoline almost all of the time. I do not see any leaks at all. It runs perfect. Is there a vent tube or something I should check? When moving it isn't noticable at all, but at traffic lights stopped or even sitting in my garage with the fuel cock closed, it is still a pretty strong gas odor. Ideas?

[allwx]

These bikes usually have a mild odor of fuel around them, but usually you don't notice it until you get the snout right up next to the carburetors. If you don't see liquid fuel anywhere, either on the floor, or collecting somewhere on the motor regions, then there probably isn't anything to worry about, assuming that your inspection has been very thorough.

 

BTW don't light any matches! I'll be interested to know what you find.