smoke!! lots of it

after topping up with sum engine oil while giving the sv a blast it seems to hit a dead patch and then smokes violently a bluey white smoke for a few minits then stops altho apart from the sudden dead spot at the start performance is the same.

was like a red arrow. anyone direct me to fairford??

Originally Posted by Svkid

after topping up with sum engine oil while giving the sv a blast it seems to hit a dead patch and then smokes violently a bluey white smoke for a few minits then stops altho apart from the sudden dead spot at the start performance is the same.

was like a red arrow. anyone direct me to fairford??

Well, blue smoke is OIL. Seeing you've just topped up have you checked the level? If it's too high that's the problem among other things. You DON'T want the oil level too high.

[yorkie_chris]

I second the above.

If the level is too high then it will blow right out the breathers and into the airbox, a little oil in the airbox is normal I believe but could be worth having a look to see if yours is flooded with it.

Also do it soon as too much oil can make it froth and do damage due to the air bubbles not lubricating bearings properly (or so ive read) and Ive seen too high an oil level blow rear main bearing seals on car engines.

arggggggggggggg im worried is there ne qwick fix ie drain sum out before i go buy new filters and oil?

[Biker Biggles]

Check the level properly first,with bike upright on level ground.If it is above the top line in the sight glass there is too much in there.Loosen the filter a bit to let some drain out.

[yorkie_chris]

Well first look at the sightglass and see if it is actually over the level.

If it is then Id say drop the lot into a measuring jug and put the correct amount back in, if you try draining a little bit out by the sump plug then you'll just end up covered in it.
Unless you can arrange a syringe and a tube down the filler cap, never tried it myself.

[yorkie_chris]

Oil filter sounds a fair way to do it too, but catch the oil in something clean or have a supply of fresh oil on hand in case you let too much out.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Oil filter sounds a fair way to do it too, but catch the oil in something clean or have a supply of fresh oil on hand in case you let too much out.

Yuurrrrp that's what I'd do and at the same time you'll oil the filter seal. You can control it well as just cracking it will just drizzle out.

ok so now another question the bikes jus bin deristricted and now when slowing down backfires a beast is this due to carbs not set up properly?

Originally Posted by Svkid

ok so now another question the bikes jus bin deristricted and now when slowing down backfires a beast is this due to carbs not set up properly?

Sounds like you are running lean. Are you getting a noticable loss about power up high too? Do you have an aftermarket can and airfilter? Might need a larger main jet or just a needle shim depending on the severity. I wouldn't push it any until you know something for sure because you can do some real damage.