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exhaust popping on one side

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1982 GS1100GL

I can hear popping on the left side exhaust. I don't think it's happening on the right side. Does anyone know what is causing it or what I should check?
 
bille said:
1982 GS1100GL

I can hear popping on the left side exhaust. I don't think it's happening on the right side. Does anyone know what is causing it or what I should check?
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Most likely and exhaust leak or rather an air leak. You have a hole and or loose connections somewhere where it is pulling in cold air and mixing with the hot exhaust which will make it pop. Is it a constant pop or pops when you lift off the throttle?
 
Actually, I took it for a ride today and it also pops when I give it gas. It doesn't pop when idle, that I have noticed. I will take a look at the pipe.
 
I just noticed today, the same side that has the popping is also releasing blue smoke. The other side has no smoke.
 
bille said:
I just noticed today, the same side that has the popping is also releasing blue smoke. The other side has no smoke.
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Okay, sounds like you have other problems now, either a ring or rings going bad and/or some valve seals. Do a compression check for rings, maybe even a leak down check as well.
 
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