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awshucks
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Bought an '81 R100 w/ 40k on the clock. Runs great, but has picked up this nasty habit of smoking profusely out of left pipe on cold start. I've eliminated side stand puffs, bad pcv set up, ect. Bike runs and idles fine.
Compression is around 115 both sides, doubt it is a valve problem. Had resigned myself to a faulty valve guide, until I was told tonight it may be valve guide seals. Don't even know if they exist? I do know I love this bike and will write checks to keep riding it.
Since that appears to be a cheap easy test, am inclined to go w/ it.,
I know nothing about wrenching or mechanics, be gentle, lol.
Your thoughts?
Compression is around 115 both sides, doubt it is a valve problem. Had resigned myself to a faulty valve guide, until I was told tonight it may be valve guide seals. Don't even know if they exist? I do know I love this bike and will write checks to keep riding it.
Since that appears to be a cheap easy test, am inclined to go w/ it.,
I know nothing about wrenching or mechanics, be gentle, lol.
Your thoughts?