82 honda xr500 problem ?

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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.
 
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.
 
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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