200x smoking and burning oil

[Tippmann98]

I just got a 1984 200x project bike up and running. It blows blue smoke even while idling and after a short ride there is a puddle of oil in the end of the exhaust and oil splatter on my rear grab bar. The smoking to me sounds like it needs a new piston and rings but I've also read that maybe a bad valve seal could cause excessive oil? Or is there something else that needs attention? Thanks for all the help.

[rdlsz24]

Might as well change out the valve seals at a minimum while you have it apart. They will come with a top end gasket kit if you go that route. You could also look into getting new valves. It really depends on how far you want to take it

Rob

[ctbale]

if your piston is ok, rings/hone and a top end gasket kit (comes with valve seals), lap the valves and a timing chain is a good idea too, cheap. Total $60

[Dropkick66]

sounds like rings for sure...

[Tippmann98]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm gonna try to get by with just rings for now. I don't know what kind of future this 200x has with me so I don't wanna drop too much money into just yet.