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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: jjjrules on September 26, 2013, 02:41:11 PM

Title: Blue smoke on cold start 2000k old 1100 evo
Post by: jjjrules on September 26, 2013, 02:41:11 PM
Hi all,

I have just bought an as new 1100 evo 2012 model with 2000 klms on it and as luck would have it work has meant I haven't ridden it all that much.

I was showing it off to some friends the other day and when I started it on its side stand some puffs of blue smoke came out the exhaust - blue = oil yeah?

Is it possible that a 2000klm 18month old bike could have bad valve stem seals? Oil level is correct(although right on the upper mark). Or is it a trait of V twins that a bit of oil collects in the front cylinder?

Never happened on any of my other dukes!

Title: Re: Blue smoke on cold start 2000k old 1100 evo
Post by: ducpainter on September 27, 2013, 03:22:21 AM
On a cool morning my Duc will emit bluish gray from the exhaust on start up, but it's actually moisture not smoke.

Put your hand there...it won't feel oily I bet.
Title: Re: Blue smoke on cold start 2000k old 1100 evo
Post by: jjjrules on September 27, 2013, 03:21:42 PM
Will do = thanks for the tip.

Can I ask do you check oil level after starting and running the bike for a few minutes or when its dead cold?

Manual just says cold
Title: Re: Blue smoke on cold start 2000k old 1100 evo
Post by: ducpainter on September 27, 2013, 06:54:09 PM
Quote from: jjjrules on September 27, 2013, 03:21:42 PM
Will do = thanks for the tip.

Can I ask do you check oil level after starting and running the bike for a few minutes or when its dead cold?

Manual just says cold
To be honest...

If the level is between the marks, regardless of engine temp...

I call it good.
Title: Re: Blue smoke on cold start 2000k old 1100 evo
Post by: jjjrules on September 27, 2013, 07:13:19 PM
Very prudent approach.

Unfortunately I'm one of those OCD tyes that likes to get it exactly full - not too little - not too much!

I wish I was more like you!

I might use this as a stepping stone to a new me :)

Or ---- maybe not!
Title: Re: Blue smoke on cold start 2000k old 1100 evo
Post by: ducpainter on September 27, 2013, 07:16:01 PM
Quote from: jjjrules on September 27, 2013, 07:13:19 PM
Very prudent approach.

Unfortunately I'm one of those OCD tyes that likes to get it exactly full - not too little - not too much!

I wish I was more like you!

I might use this as a stepping stone to a new me :)

Or ---- maybe not!
According to the guy I learned about Ducs from...

between the marks is exactly full. ;)
Title: Re: Blue smoke on cold start 2000k old 1100 evo
Post by: jjjrules on September 27, 2013, 07:21:24 PM
Touche!

You have a wise master
Title: Re: Blue smoke on cold start 2000k old 1100 evo
Post by: jjjrules on September 27, 2013, 07:37:34 PM
And you are an ardent student grasshopper!

I just did what you suggested and yes - same puff of smoke but absolutely no oil residue.

Thanks for your advice
Title: Re: Blue smoke on cold start 2000k old 1100 evo
Post by: ducpainter on September 27, 2013, 07:43:06 PM
The guy that taught me knows a couple of things about the bikes we ride.
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