this bike up from a guy that dropped it on its right side. I started it up and thick white smoke was coming out of the dropped side of the exhaust and leaking gas so I figured I'd clean the carbs , no more leaking but still the same same problem with smoking , also the two exhaust pipes on that side I are insanely hot and discoloring the Chrome
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this bike up from a guy that dropped it on its right side. I started it up and thick white smoke was coming out of the dropped side of the exhaust and leaking gas so I figured I'd clean the carbs , no more leaking but still the same same problem with smoking , also the two exhaust pipes on that side I are insanely hot and discoloring the Chrome
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I wouldn't worry about the white smoke, a bit of riding should clear that up
Are the pipes getting hot a new thing? Probably an air leak1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SES
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When you cleaned the carbs did you re-sync them and do the valve adjustment?Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
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Looks more like burning oil than unburned gas, ride it a bit and see if it clears up1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
1982 GS450txz (former bike)
LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.
I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four
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