Does your 12GS stink after heavy braking?

[alecmuffett]

The question is in the subject line.

I had my 820-mile service done today (A mere 14 days; still, it took longer than I hoped, due to weather) and the bike's doing fine... but I think I have pinned down that heavy use of the back brake (eg: an emergency stop) at slow speed, causes a weird smell to permeate the bike.

Maybe something to do with the rear ABS being activated? Or perhaps the hot pads smell? I don't think it's the front brake because that sees a lot more use, and I don't notice any smell there.

Perhaps it is just the less-used rear pads, bedding-in? Did anyone else notice this while running-in?

 

[MiGSel]

Those are might powerful brakes!

Have you checked your pants yet?

 

[alecmuffett]

Those are might powerful brakes!
Have you checked your pants yet?

I don't think that's the problem unless someone's been illicitly feeding me on rotten eggs and crude oil.

 

[Colin O]

No, but I get a fishy smell if the clutch is used for slightly more than half a second!

 

[Dave Price]

Only smell I get is from the clutch but thats getting less as the miles clock up. Just had the 6 thou service.

 

[RobC]

If you ride faster all the smells will get left behind and will never bother you again