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Posted by Mark
 - October 23, 2012, 11:41:03 AM

Bad news,  my mechanic says it smells like burning oil.  Says it is going to take a few grand to fix.  Can't afford the bill.  Any idea's what to do with this bike?  What is it worth for parts?

Posted by pcarrell
 - October 16, 2012, 23:45:50 PM

Further riding could result in warped heads.......BAD NEWS!

You don't want to go there!

Posted by 49Reo
 - October 16, 2012, 22:58:46 PM

I have to agree with pcarrell; white smoke is usually water/anti-freeze. You need to do some major maintenance ASAP or you will have even more repairs to do. I would not ride it any farther until the repairs outlined by pcarrell are done.

Good luck and keep us posted;

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by pcarrell
 - October 16, 2012, 20:15:02 PM

White smoke in the exhaust is probably water/radiator fluid getting into the combustion chamber.  That head gasket is toast I'd say.  I'll bet your radiator is low too.  Time to change the gasket, oil and filter, and flush the radiator is your best bet.  I'd 'bout lay money on it......seen it in cars too many times!

Posted by Mark
 - October 16, 2012, 19:51:07 PM

Here is the story.  Need some opinions.  The drifter and I where out on a Saturday night when she started backfiring and cutting out.  Had to ride her acrossed a bridge to get out of traffic and ended up in the ghetto.  Pushed the bike about three miles to get her our of harms way.  I then ran to Walmart  got a new battery after exausting the bike bike battery.  When I took the the seat off I noticed the negative wire was loose.  Causing the whole problem.  Got the bike home and noticed oil coming out of the front head gasket.  ( Gasket was bulging out in front).  I took the top head  cover off and adjusted the gasket back to normal. I have road it very little since this happened.  On my first time out since then I am having some white smoke coming out of the exhaust(not a lot) until she heats up.  I am thinking of changing the oil tomorrow to look for water.  Any other suggestions?

God bless the Drifters!

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