82 honda xr500 problem ?

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Josh

Active member
i just got a 82 xr500 really clean but it smokes a lil. iv never owned this big of a bike and it seams like it gets really hot on the top of the head and the side of the case. like for example i liked my finger and touched the top of the head and it immediately vaporized. same with the side of the case but not as bad. is it normal for big 4 strokes to get that hot.
 
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DonE

Member
Check your oil,timing,color of spark plug electrode(should be light brown).May need rings or oil seal on intake valve guide.If this bike came from a high smog area to a valley area with less smog you will need to rejet the main jet to a larger size and readjust the air screw on the side of the carburetor.
 
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DonE

Member
Check your oil,timing,color of spark plug electrode(should be light brown).May need rings or oil seal on intake valve guide.If this bike came from a high smog area to a valley area with less smog you will need to rejet the main jet to a larger size and readjust the air screw on the side of the carburetor.
 
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