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Message started by TomE on 02/21/11 at 13:42:34

Title: Smoke form engine, should I worry or not?
Post by TomE on 02/21/11 at 13:42:34

I would like to get some feedback on my 96 Savage. I got it used with 20K miles on it and it is fun to ride.
Attached is an image of the engine and where I have seen white smoke coming from it when the engine warms up(can't upload image, 1. it is between the top cover and cylinder head cover
2. between the the engine and muffler connect)
After reading many articles on here about smoke and the history of the oil leaks with this model I'm wondering if there is a problem or not.
I do cover the bike but I live in an open garage so it is exposed to the elements.
After washing the bike, I rode it to get any excess water out of the easy to access areas.
When it smokes, is equivalent to seeing smoke coming from a cigarette. I have a short video of it showing it smoking. I can post it on youtube or something.
If I need to get it repaired then I will, but if this is normal then I'm going back to work on it.

Any questions or feedback is greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Smoke form engine, should I worry or not?
Post by verslagen1 on 02/21/11 at 14:40:03

Only 3 liquids ever touch your bike... gas, oil and water.
Make sure it's not your tank leaking.
water will turn to steam, not a problem.
oil does smoke, and is not a problem till it's noticeable on other things... like your pants.

Just make sure you got oil in it and it'll be fine till the leaking oil is a nuisance.

Title: Re: Smoke form engine, should I worry or not?
Post by Routy on 02/22/11 at 06:35:18

Quote:
Make sure it's not your tank leaking.
water will turn to steam, not a problem.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Where is the water tank ?

;D

Title: Re: Smoke form engine, should I worry or not?
Post by MotoBuddha on 02/22/11 at 07:02:31

Blowing smoke out of anything but the exhaust isn't normal. Whether you should worry about it depends on your attitude regarding the care and feeding of machinery. If you're the run-it-'til-it-breaks-then-throw-it-away type, then, no, don't worry. On the other hand, if you're the type that looks for early signs of trouble so you can correct them before things get worse, then, yes, you should worry.

Title: Re: Smoke form engine, should I worry or not?
Post by verslagen1 on 02/22/11 at 07:11:56

323D273C202635373F3126540 wrote:

Quote:
Make sure it's not your tank leaking.
water will turn to steam, not a problem.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Where is the water tank ?

;D

That big green thing up on the hill. ::)

Title: Re: Smoke form engine, should I worry or not?
Post by RidgeRunner13 on 02/22/11 at 10:38:42

424D574C505645474F4156240 wrote:

Quote:
Make sure it's not your tank leaking.
water will turn to steam, not a problem.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Where is the water tank ?

;D

My water tank is on the seat when I ride...... ::) ::)
Riding causes 'moisture' to collect in the tank, which then has to be drained at fuel stops. ;D

If you are getting 'moisture ' on your bike from this source, STOP immediately, you're doing something wrong!!!!!!!! :o

Of course, certain highway situtations can occasionally cause this, in which case YOU ARE EXCUSED...... 8-)

Title: Re: Smoke form engine, should I worry or not?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/22/11 at 18:27:52

4B697269447362626E67060 wrote:

Blowing smoke out of anything but the exhaust isn't normal.

Well, dang, I THOT I had a smart aleck reply, bit now I think about it, I was thinking about how People tend to Blow Smoke out THeir "exhaust", as they attempt to blow it up MY exhaust. Some day, one of these idiots will be responsible for me having colo-rectal cancer..