smokes and hard starting
  • catfish0824
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    smokes and hard starting

    by catfish0824 » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:10 am

    Just purchased a 2004 CRF 250X, it is hard to start hot or cold, when starting cold does have oil smoke for a pretty good while, once hot no smoke. Tries to start and pops through the exhaust and eventually will start. have not checked valve clearance but does this sound like having the tulip valve problem.
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    450man574
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    by 450man574 » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:27 am

    Adjust the Valves. Sounds Like you might have Bad Rings too, maybe Bad Valve Seals/Guides Also
    2013 KTM 450 SX-F
    2005 CRF450R
    2007 CRF250R
    2002 CR125
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    1999 HD 120"
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  • catfish0824
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    by catfish0824 » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:38 am

    yeh I am thinking the same thing, bike runs and drives great other than this.
    2004 CRF 250X

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