first startup of GS1000 after 10 years.

[RobertGS]

My current guess on the smoke is that the pipes had oil in them from 10 years ago when it was smoking really bad on one side.

Engine fixed. Pipes still have oil in them. Oil needs to burn off on first startup.

We'll see. I'd be pretty bumed if valve seals are bad after a valve job.

[Agemax]

My current guess on the smoke is that the pipes had oil in them from 10 years ago when it was smoking really bad on one side.

Engine fixed. Pipes still have oil in them. Oil needs to burn off on first startup.

We'll see. I'd be pretty bumed if valve seals are bad after a valve job.

that is probably the case, just run it and ride it for now and if it does decide to smoke a bit later on.........worry about it then

[chuck hahn]

I must have missed the post about it having a fresh valve job...so yes it possible the pipes had some in them.

[RobertGS]

Thanks Chuck,

I'm hoping.

[chuck hahn]

when you installed the new valve stem seals, did you use a dab of grease on the valve guide and then slip them on? This helps them slide right on and not gawl the rubber.

[RobertGS]

Once I had the top end apart I thought it would be best to turn the work over to someone who knows more than I do. This guy works on a lot of older bikes and sets them up for racing, so until I see otherwise I'm assuming he did things right.