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White smoke only at startup

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Hi, another newby here. I just bought this 81 GS 650 which has 30,000 miles on it and is pristine. It looks like it was very well maintained and had service records. It runs beautifully, but when you first start it up, it has a little white smoke out the exhaust but it goes away after it warms up. Now I'm a car guy and normally that would mean valves, however I did notice that the air filter drips oil as if it had too much in the filter. I'm wondering if that might have something to do with it? The plugs look like they are the right color as well. Any ideas?
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Did you adjust the valves?

Do you know what the oil level even is currently in the bike?
 
Generally, white smoke means moisture - which may mean you need to take it for a good long ride

Ranger is hinting at that you may have gas in the oil - check the level and see if it smells of gas. Your petcock may have leaked gas into the motor

Air filter is dripping oil? Clean it and lightly reoil. It wouldn't cause the smoke
 
Ranger said:
Did you adjust the valves?

Do you know what the oil level even is currently in the bike?
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No, I haven't touched anything just yet. Oil level appears to be correct. Are the valves difficult to adjust? Can you point me to a good thread on how to do it? Thanks.
 
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Wow, thanks! Looks like I've got a lot of reading to do.

BassCliff said:
Hi Mr. btgs650,

Let me dump a TON of information on you (click the links below) and share some GS lovin'. :D

I just stopped by to welcome you to the forum in my own, special way.
big_hi.gif


If there's anything you'd like to know about the Suzuki GS model bikes, and most others actually, you've come to the right place. There's a lot of knowledge and experience here in the community. Come on in and let me say "HOoooowwwDY!"....
hat1.gif


Here is your very own magical, mystical, mythical, mind-expanding "mega-welcome". Please take notice of the "Top 10 Common Issues", "Top 15 Tips For GS Happiness", the Carb Rebuild Series, and the Stator Papers. All of these issues must be addressed in order to have a safe and reliable machine. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...

carpet.jpg


Please click here for your mega-welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike! :D

Thanks for joining us. Keep us informed.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
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