Running into another problem with my 1992 Ultra

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Jan 21, 2013 | 08:23 PM

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Smoke Blue or grey?

If so look here

http://autorepair.about.com/od/troub..._exhaust_2.htm

If I recall correctly, I think it's more blue-ish than gray.

Jan 21, 2013 | 08:24 PM

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White-ish smoke out of one pipe would indicate oil to me.

Jan 21, 2013 | 08:28 PM

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BHG? I would start with a compression test and maybe a leakdown.

What is BHG? And for the test, is this something needs to be done at a dealer?

Jan 21, 2013 | 08:30 PM

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Start with something simple...pull the plugs...that will tell you if the smoke is fuel or oil...the dying could just be fouled plugs...but you will have to correct what is fouling them.

I will check the plugs soon. A friend of mine told me, beside changing the plugs, that I also should change the oil and add oil additive (enricher?). Would this a good thing to do?

Jan 21, 2013 | 08:32 PM

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What is BHG? And for the test, is this something needs to be done at a dealer?

compression test isn't something that needs to be done at a dealer, but you sure as hell need the tools to do it

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I will check the plugs soon. A friend of mine told me, beside changing the plugs, that I also should change the oil and add oil additive (enricher?). Would this a good thing to do?

NO OIL ADDITIVE, imo... leave the oil alone...do not use additives and do not use synthetic.... just change it out with a good filter

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Jan 21, 2013 | 08:37 PM

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compression test isn't something that needs to be done at a dealer, but you sure as hell need the tools to do it

NO OIL ADDITIVE, imo... leave the oil alone...do not use additives and do not use synthetic.... just change it out with a good filter

Got it! So any oil should be OK but maybe go with aK&N filter?

Jan 21, 2013 | 08:41 PM

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BHG. Blown Head Gasket. Compression tester is like ten bucks or so at any auto parts store. Maybe 20 now with inflation, but it's a good tool to have anyway. Warm the bike up (if you can), pull the plugs, check the pressure by pushing the tool down (rubber gromet type) into the spark plug hole while your helper cranks the motor while holding the throttle wide open. The numbers should be about the same, give or take.

A lot of things can cause smoke out of one cylinder, and a BHG is one of them.