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2008 Sportsman 800 HO/Efi? I keep smelling Gas

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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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Default 2008 Sportsman 800 HO/Efi? I keep smelling Gas

As the title states: I keep getting this smell of fuel coming from somewhere likes its leaking or something? I never see fuel on the ground or any wet fuel residue anywhere on the machine. It also only seems to be only noticeable when Im riding the machine, my fuel lines appear to be good, my fuel cap looks good. Where and or what could be causing this? has anyone else had or seen this problem? or maybe even had it serviced for this issue?

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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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maybe the carb is spitting gas into the air box?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Geartec
maybe the carb is spitting gas into the air box?
There is no carb it is an Efi model
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 11:42 PM
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Right didn't read the title never worked with efi before
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 04:16 AM
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Check under the pod for for any tank vent line or one way check valve that might be leaking or has a build up of gas in the lines. Imo too much rerouting of this line,plus had plenty of complaints on this also for gas smell.If need be,just remove the check valves and tee and run a simple tank vent line down the steering post area as most other models have. Dirt Cheap Yamaha, Honda, Arctic Cat & Polaris OEM Parts & Accessories – Cycle Parts Warehouse
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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Thanks OPT, I will look into that and get back to ya on what I find
 
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