i have a 89 rm 80 that smokes alot at wot .... seems more white than faint blue ... and smells different .... is this a sign of bad crank seal ??? the bike seems to have good power( strong powerband) and runs / starts fine ... just wondering about smoke at wot ?? thanks
89 rm 80 white smoke at WOT ??
Started by luckycr125, Oct 26 2009 07:06 AM
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Posted 26 October 2009 - 07:06 AM
i have a 89 rm 80 that smokes alot at wot .... seems more white than faint blue ... and smells different .... is this a sign of bad crank seal ??? the bike seems to have good power( strong powerband) and runs / starts fine ... just wondering about smoke at wot ?? thanks
Posted 26 October 2009 - 10:58 AM
check your fluid levels. white smoke is usually radiator fluid. and radiator fluid usually comes from a worn head gasket. if it was crank oil it would be more blue/black, but still check that fluid too.
