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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: New York, NY, USA
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new guy questions
I am seduced, a wonderful motorcycle. Ironically it seems to have many the boxer twin/drivetrain quirks that my old r65ls had, so I was comforted that I hadnt jumped into something i was not ready for. Stupid questions:
1. Are smokey start ups typical during break in? After doing a sub 4500 rpm 60 mile ride the bike sat overnight. Upon start up he next day, which was cold and very humid,the bike appeared to be burning of a lot of excess oil, very smokey exhaust until warmed up. 2. Is there no control for the fuel tank, or is it automatic? I didnt want to look so stupid and ask the dealer. I couldnot find the typical petcock that i was used to. -josh |
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04-03-2001, 07:38 AM
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I dont have smoky start ups. Sometimes when its really cold, there is some white smoke. Cold startups are the only tough starts. Unfortunately, the boxers still have a manual cold start lever, unlike the K engines.
The fuel tank is automatic, no fuel levers. |
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04-03-2001, 08:00 AM
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Location: Union Pier, MI, USA
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Newer bikes will smoke a bit on startup if you leave them on the sidestand overnight. It shouldn't happen if they motor is kept level, or once the rings are fully seated. No harm done.
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04-03-2001, 08:58 AM
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thanks, I appreciate the info.
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04-03-2001, 03:20 PM
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You should see a startup from the sidestand with my old K100, thatīs a smokeshow!!
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04-03-2001, 11:06 PM
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Are you sure it is smoke and not steam? If it is visible throughout the warmup period and it is smoke, then you've probably got a serious problem. White "smoke" that immediately evaporates is steam and normal, especially on cold humid mornings.
The S puts out more steam during warmup than most bikes. I think it has to do with the catalytic convertor doing its job during the warmup period, burning the rich mixture to CO2 and water vapor. I noticed more steam from cars during warmup when catalytic convertors first appeared. (Yes, this dates me as driving back in the 70's.) - Mark |
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04-04-2001, 09:17 AM
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well mark, no i am worried, but i guess yes it could be defined as steam, I will test it and get back to you, the bike literally only has 60 miles on it, I doubt the rings are completely seated and it was an incredibly moist and cold morning. the symptoms clearly ended after a minute or so of riding.
Appreciate the heads up. |
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04-04-2001, 12:42 PM
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