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82' XJ650 Smoking

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by DriftRacer23, Aug 11, 2014.

  1. DriftRacer23

    DriftRacer23 New Member

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    Hello, the other day I went to start my maxim on a slope and it back fired through the carbs and was putting out a grayish white smoke. The smoke was coming from my air-box if that helps. After this happened I found that the bike didn't want to start and when it did it wouldn't idle. Seeing as I had these problems I put the bike up and haven't touched it yet.

    I was wondering if I should be concerned about this and what might have been damaged, or if I'm just worried for nothing.
     
    DriftRacer23, Aug 11, 2014
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    You flooded the carbs and airbox that's all. Just in case a float got stuck, though, opens the oil filler cap and take a sniff. Smell just like old oil? Good. Smell like gas? Drain it and replace the thinned out oil. Otherwise you'll overheat or blowup ....... Or both.
     
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    Thanks, I just emailed you. Sorry it took me so long to reply back to you. I've been moving lately.
     
    DriftRacer23, Aug 17, 2014
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