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  1. 01-09-2004, 07:25 PM #1
    430xrider
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    Whenever i start my X....

    White smoke pours out the exuast it smeels like oil but after thirty seconds of running it stops?
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  2. 01-09-2004, 07:41 PM #2
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    Probably condensation in the cylinder, or possibly oil leaking past the valve seals (althought that should be blue smoke if valve seales are the case). In any case I wouldn't worry about it, anything old is gonna smoke when it starts up cold.
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  3. 01-09-2004, 08:31 PM #3
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    It could be the valve guides.
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  4. 01-09-2004, 10:19 PM #4
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    I believe your R is water cooled, right? If so, white smoke is generally coolant or water burning. I would check your fluid level and see if it is diminishing. the most common areas for a head gasket to blow is between the waterjacket and the cyclinder, thus causing the symptom you described.

    If your coolant level is constant, then it may be condensation.

    Good luck
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  5. 01-10-2004, 02:19 AM #5
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    he said it was an x, so... its prolly not 2 stroke.
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  6. 01-11-2004, 01:30 AM #6
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    What is the clicking coming from the top of the head
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  7. 01-11-2004, 04:03 AM #7
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    sounds like ya need a valve adjustment
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  8. 01-11-2004, 11:52 AM #8
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    While your X is still cold, I think oil is getting past the rings. Once it warms up, it quits...
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