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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 06:22 PM
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Smoking out of Front jug from exhaust blue Smoke
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 06:26 PM
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good for you..........
Welcome aboard from Old Cape Cod!!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 09:29 PM
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It could be a tin valve stem seal as they are not good quality and lots of shops use them
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 09:33 PM
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Congrats on your first post to HDF. Was there a question you wanted to ask or just making a statement?

Anyhow, welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 09:34 PM
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Newbie...Year, make,, model.. miles?.any history?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 09:42 PM
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This is a weird thread. I cannot comment further.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 09:52 PM
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Welcome aboard!

Blue smoke? Menthal? Do they still make Lucky Strikes?

I think john is hinting at the valve stem seal . . .
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 11:44 PM
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Now if it was her "back jug" smoking I would recommend slowing down and using more lube...
 
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Sorry should of put year of bike.
1982 Superglide HD
Motor been rebuilt in 2000. Has dual plugs, dyna s ignition. SS Wheel 4 1/4, SS Pistons 30 over, SS E Carb.
BIKE started Smoking out of front exhaust pipe. When I come to a stop it Smokes (not camels) looks white, maybe lite gray
Ideals to start checking for problem....
 
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Old Aug 19, 2021 | 06:27 PM
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82 is an 80 inch - the .030 is the end for boring - yes they make .040 but it wont last a season riding before over heating

you had 20 years on that combo - time to pull the top end and check front rod twist - this will tell you condition of the lower unit - ask once its off what to do

then the cylinders condition picture that up the guys will help with the visual - oh the 2 heads and replace the lifter rollers or good USA lifters - check the cam and breather bore for damage - it could become costly
 
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