The smoke was coming out from under the oil reservoir, near the brake pedal.
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Oil Burning on Idle
Got my bike started today, and let it run for a bit. A burning smell arose, and I see smoke starting to come out. I shut it down and take a look at the sight glass: most of the oil was gone.
The smoke was coming out from under the oil reservoir, near the brake pedal.1980 GS550ETags: None
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What happens to the oil level after shutting down and waiting a minute or two?Ed
To measure is to know.
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Let it run for a while to burn stuff off of the motor
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Originally posted by TxGSrider View PostCould you have spilled a little oil when you filled it? It would probably have made its way down there.Last edited by ZombiePotatoSalad; 08-20-2019, 08:49 AM.1980 GS550E
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