Burnt belt smell after riding my 200i. Is this normal?

[Draco]

Since I've bought my 2015 Like 200i, I've ridden it three times, each time about 50 miles, and each ride is a varied speed ride -- anywhere from loafing along at 30 MPH and sometimes getting it up near 50 MPH.  After each ride I notice the smell of burning belt -- now this is just a guess.  But this is the first CVT vehicle I've ever owned -- I've had  52 motorcycles in my 40+ years of riding and never smelled anything quite like this.  I don't notice any smoke.  No slipping.  No unusual noises.  I only have 200 miles on this scooter.  Is this smell normal for CVT drive vehicles?

[Snoopzilla]

Like vacuum belt burning smell or exhaust coating burning smell? (May still have that exhaust coating stuff not quite burned off)

[Draco]

Like vacuum belt burning smell or exhaust coating burning smell? (May still have that exhaust coating stuff not quite burned off)

Not sure Snoop.  Just something I never smelled before on any of my bikes.  And this is the first CVT vehicle I've owned.  That's why I'm guessing CVT belt.  But the scooter doesn't seem to be self-destructing -- it runs just fine.

[Snoopzilla]

Not sure Snoop.  Just something I never smelled before on any of my bikes.  And this is the first CVT vehicle I've owned.  That's why I'm guessing CVT belt.

My guess would be the exhaust coating is still burning off.  Otherwise you would get the familiar smell of burnt rubber if it was the belt. Does it feel like the belt is slipping or anything? 


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[Draco]

My guess would be the exhaust coating is still burning off.  Otherwise you would get the familiar smell of burnt rubber if it was the belt. Does it feel like the belt is slipping or anything? 

It does smell more like burning rubber than anything else.  Like I said above:  no slippage, no power loss, no smoke, no unusual noises.  Just smell of burning rubber/belt when I end my ride.

[Stig / Major Tom]

Scoot rev easily even at light throttle  on the center stand?
Front and rear wheel turn freely by hand?
New scooter will smell a bit .....but burnt sweeper belt smell is not common
Ride it to the dealer and give them a smell?
If the belt is righteously being cooked, for whatever reason, do not put yourself in jeopardy should it fail.
Stig

PS: are you comfortable removing the underseat bucket...getting a look at the engine?
Flashlight inspection under the scoot for a hose touching something hot?
Is the rear "gearbox" exceedingly hot after a ride....a possible indication of lack of lubrication (gear oil level nearly empty?)

[Viper254]

Sometimes the belt on my Like200 used to smell a bit after a long, hard ride. It still did it when the belt was at 20,000. I wouldn't worry too much but stop and give it a break if it becomes a proper stink!

[Draco]

Scoot rev easily even at light throttle  on the center stand?
Front and rear wheel turn freely by hand?
New scooter will smell a bit .....but burnt sweeper belt smell is not common
Ride it to the dealer and give them a smell?
If the belt is righteously being cooked, for whatever reason, do not put yourself in jeopardy should it fail.
Stig

PS: are you comfortable removing the underseat bucket...getting a look at the engine?
Flashlight inspection under the scoot for a hose touching something hot?
Is the rear "gearbox" exceedingly hot after a ride....a possible indication of lack of lubrication (gear oil level nearly empty?)

Dealer is 140 miles from here -- only way to get there is via interstate.  I bought it used.

Yes, both wheels move freely when on centerstand.

[Draco]

Sometimes the belt on my Like200 used to smell a bit after a long, hard ride. It still did it when the belt was at 20,000. I wouldn't worry too much but stop and give it a break if it becomes a proper stink!

It's not a strong smell at all -- I never smelled it while riding.  Only after stopping.  And even after stopping it is not a strong smell.

[Viper254]

It's not a strong smell at all -- I never smelled it while riding.  Only after stopping.  And even after stopping it is not a strong smell.

My personal opinion is that you don't have anything to worry about

[Draco]

My personal opinion is that you don't have anything to worry about

I think I agree with you.  I'll update this thread if something changes.

[cakebrake]

have you checked your exhaust bolts?  Some of mine came out after about 2 years, might cause a cover to be resting on exhaust.

As far as the belt, if you suspect it, it wouldn't be that hard to look at it without messing anything up