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mloerts · 07-02-2009

A week or so ago I wrote about a kZ1000 ltd that laid out a huge grey smoke screen when I accelerated coming out of hard turns. Well, I followed the advice all ya'all gave me and didn't tear into it. That was good advice. Here's what happened.

1. The "carb guy" dumped a whole can of Sea Foam into 1/2 tank of gas.
2. The oil smelled burnt, was black/brown color, and "watery". More like brake fluid viscosity than the 10w30 the guy put in it.

SO........

1. I drained the tank and put in fresh 93oct.
2. I changed oil and filter putting in VAL 20w50 dino.

Took the bike out and rode it hard on twisties and NO smoke !!!!!! The only time it puffs anything is when it cold starts, then it's more of a whispy white that quits after a second or two.

Weird........ but consistent with some of the stories you all shared.
Thanks !!!!
Martin

07-02-2009	#1 (permalink)
mloerts '80 1000B LTD Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 10	Oil Burner Update (the sequel) A week or so ago I wrote about a kZ1000 ltd that laid out a huge grey smoke screen when I accelerated coming out of hard turns. Well, I followed the advice all ya'all gave me and didn't tear into it. That was good advice. Here's what happened. 1. The "carb guy" dumped a whole can of Sea Foam into 1/2 tank of gas. 2. The oil smelled burnt, was black/brown color, and "watery". More like brake fluid viscosity than the 10w30 the guy put in it. SO........ 1. I drained the tank and put in fresh 93oct. 2. I changed oil and filter putting in VAL 20w50 dino. Took the bike out and rode it hard on twisties and NO smoke !!!!!! The only time it puffs anything is when it cold starts, then it's more of a whispy white that quits after a second or two. Weird........ but consistent with some of the stories you all shared. Thanks !!!! Martin Last edited by mloerts : 07-04-2009 at 12:00 AM.