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What are all the things that can make a GS smoke?

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This is a question posted to anyone and everyone that has any input at all. I am trying to gather info.

For those of you who have not seen or been following this thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/viewtopic.php?t=34488 (another one of my forever threads it seems) :roll: I'll bring you up to date quickly.

The bike smokes. Anyone who has followed it can attest to that. I am not 100% convinced it is jetting/carb setup at this point. I have tried a million (not really) combinations of mains and pilot/air settings. The valves are adjusted correctly to be within tolerances. The fuel float levels are all the same and are roughly 3/8" to 1/2 from the top of the bowl down.

Anyway, all that said. I know jetting and carb setup will make it smoke when not right. But this thing gets 24 MPG and smokes no matter what setup I have used?

What other problems could there be outside of the things mentioned above that could be making my bike smoke so bad?
 
Re: What are all the things that can make a GS smoke?

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Well, peer pressure, imitating elders, or a desire to look "cool" are the most commonly given reasons to start smoking.
 
I already made my mind up to be disappointed if I didn't get some replies like this :lol:


But the question is a serious one. If anyone has any technical knowledge to share with me, it would be appreciated.
 
Well, technically it's a psycho-knee-jerk reaction to the input of other idiots (friends), who in turned fell victim to the pressure to "smoke" before you ... I'm no Psychologist, but I hope that explains "peer pressure" for you! 8O :lol: :wink:

Steve 8)
 
Man.... did I come late to the party or what? All the good (bad) lines are taken.
 
mine smoked for awhile till i set valve adjustment and rebuilt carbs never
smoked again took awhile to get carbs right but when done i would get
45-50 mpg

bill acamo
bil366
 
Planecrazy said:
Well, technically it's a psycho-knee-jerk reaction to the input of other idiots (friends), who in turned fell victim to the pressure to "smoke" before you ... I'm no Psychologist, but I hope that explains "peer pressure" for you! 8O :lol: :wink:

Steve 8)
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Beautiful!-Pete
 
bill acamo said:
mine smoked for awhile till i set valve adjustment and rebuilt carbs never
smoked again took awhile to get carbs right but when done i would get
45-50 mpg

bill acamo
bil366
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Well that's encouraging Bill. I am going to keep at it and hope that is all it is. I must still be way off then though :?
 
Rings, valve seals ... mostly rings ... did I mention Rings ?? :? 8)
 
Does the exhaust smell like burning oil or fuel?? :?: 8)

What color is the smoke?? :?:

Oil level high?? :roll:
 
Is your bike under a lot of stress?? Stress can cause an increase in an already smoking bike .... :D 8)
 
Has your bike moved on to the "harder stuff"?? Might need to check into a rehab (rebuild) ... :)

ok - I'm finished ... 8)
 
Peer pressure?

When you park it, does the bike often want to face north, and east, towards Norway?

This could signify that the Peer problem is known as Gynt, especially if it is out of tune. This may not be a simple thing, but a composition of concerns, somewhat Edvardian in nature.

When it smokes its pipes in an eGreigious manner, do you detect the fragrance of burnt reindeer dung?
:roll:
 
I'm not much of a Tech. guy but in my experience, ANY oil, Too much Gas, or Too Little Air in the combustion chamber will cause Smoke. I suspect with your reduced Fuel Mileage the smoking is the result of Way too much Gas and Way too Little Air. :?
 
argonsagas said:
Peer pressure?

When you park it, does the bike often want to face north, and east, towards Norway?

This could signify that the Peer problem is known as Gynt, especially if it is out of tune. This may not be a simple thing, but a composition of concerns, somewhat Edvardian in nature.

When it smokes its pipes in an eGreigious manner, do you detect the fragrance of burnt reindeer dung?
:roll:
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Ah ha! You have returned. I knew you would! =D> How are you doing? How's Tamara doing? :-k
 
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