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24 Oct 2005 08:55 #3819 by Jim65
White smoke after warm up. was created by Jim65
I'll probably do the top end this winter anyway, but I was wondering if anyone could diagnose the problem. I have an '81KZ750E with about 28,000 mi. The bike, just recently, started blowing some stinky white smoke from the exhaust, but only after a complete warm up. The onset of the problem came on quite rapidly. I have'nt performed any diagnostics such as compression, however two of the cylinders look like they are running rich, as determined by looking at the plugs. Thanks

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24 Oct 2005 10:53 #3838 by Spock
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I would first suspect Valve Stem Guides.

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24 Oct 2005 11:04 #3842 by steell
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Oil smoke is rather stinky, but gas smoke (due to rich mixture) will make your eyes burn.
So, which is it?

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24 Oct 2005 13:19 #3877 by Jim65
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Burning oil type. Pretty smelly stuff.

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24 Oct 2005 15:57 #3911 by craigpuckett
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If the 2 cylinders that are fouling plugs are 2&3 I would suspect the O ring around the camchain galley/head gasket.I have an 81' J motor that has developed an oil leak out of the front of the motor and thats what I suspect on it.

just my .02:)

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