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Z1b that's been standing for a few years, recently got it back on the road but on start up 1&2 smoke real bad.

I'm pretty sure it's oil rather than fuel and it clears within about half a mile and stays clear until next ride.

I was thinking valve stem seals as I guess if worn bores/stuck rings it would do it all the time.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

most likely valve seals

Cheers,

Apart from the oil loss factor will leaving it do any damage?

Much of a job to do?

Thanks for qucik reply.

it wont damage the motor as long as you keep your eye on the oil level. its not a big job but you will need a valve spring compressor

Hi shep x2, stem seals,wont do any harm easyish job,but you need the tools,i would use gen Kwak or Viton seals,dont bother with owt else,i am in Wolverhampton if need any help/advice send me a Pm if you do..PaulJ

Thanks for all the advice, I might take you up on that Paul.

I'd say valve stem oil seals too.

The only problem I'd say is (depending on the exhaust) blueing of headers on 1 and 2.

jimmock wrote:I'd say valve stem oil seals too.

The only problem I'd say is (depending on the exhaust) blueing of headers on 1 and 2.

Standards, I'll keep an eye on them.

I may look into it over winter as the rest is pretty tidy so would like to get it as good as possible.

Thanks again.

shep65 wrote:

jimmock wrote:I'd say valve stem oil seals too.

The only problem I'd say is (depending on the exhaust) blueing of headers on 1 and 2.

Standards, I'll keep an eye on them.

I may look into it over winter as the rest is pretty tidy so would like to get it as good as possible.

Thanks again.

Double skinned headers will be OK.

shep65 wrote:

jimmock wrote:I'd say valve stem oil seals too.

The only problem I'd say is (depending on the exhaust) blueing of headers on 1 and 2.

Standards, I'll keep an eye on them.

I may look into it over winter as the rest is pretty tidy so would like to get it as good as possible.

Thanks again.

Viton seals and less than a days labour to do it.