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Engine Mechanical TopicsDiscussion for motor builds, cams, head work, stripped bolts and other engine related issues. The good and the bad. If it goes round and around or up and down, post it here.
Hello, Ive noticed some oil on the engine while riding the bike the other day. I’ve heard some say it may be due to a cracked crank tube although I haven’t broken it down to see yet. I couldn’t visibly see just looking at the bike with a light. I also cranked to run the bike for a about 3 -4 minutes just to run during the winter some...noticed the front cylinder exhaust pipe started turning red so I shut the motor off. Any ideas why the the bike would get so hot that quick? Thanks
Yes...it’s stock. I recently bought the bike and it ran out good when I rode it home on 45 minute ride home. Has plenty of power...just leaked some oil out and around the top of the engine.
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