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Re: Wtf??

27 Oct 2019 08:28
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Kiddynamite8 wrote: And the strange part is with the tank off and carbs off there is still a puddle under the bike of what looks like gas!

If it is flooding out, the excess fuel will overflow into the air box, and drip out of the drain hole. It can also run into the crankcase breather and dilute the oil.
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27 Oct 2019 08:37
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When you changed the carb jets did you check your floats?
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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Re: Wtf??

27 Oct 2019 09:14
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The valve guide seals will get hard and brittle with age. If they come apart oil will flow past them and foul the plugs and do as you describe.
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Re: Wtf??

27 Oct 2019 20:02
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Thanks for all the good advice.
I plan on replacing the valve guide seals, checking the piston rings, and buying the gaskets.

Any recommendations on decent gaskets and seals? I assume most of the stuff on eBay isn't great?

Thanks.
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Re: Wtf??

28 Oct 2019 01:05 - 28 Oct 2019 01:05
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OEM is best, bust most aftermarket are OK as well, Versah, cometic, are ones i have had experience with. when you pull the head scrutinize it for cracks.
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