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Old Jan 18, 2020 | 06:27 AM
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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?
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Stocl or not?
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Old Jan 18, 2020 | 07:09 AM
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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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Look for a cracked split or disconnected engine vent tube under the air cleaner.
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