Oil burning smell after start up

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Heretic

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When I start the bike after sitting overnight I get a very quick wiff of oil burning after about 30-45 seconds. The plugs look fine and there are no indications of oil burning after that very brief period. I hate to think that it is the valve guides that are letting oil by :bang head: . Is there anything else that I should look at to see if there is a problem (clogged crankcase breather, etc). It is a 2003 with 6500 miles. If it is the guides, are there any good additives out there to band aid the problem? I have no intentions or desire to remove the heads for work.

Thanks!

Howard
 
Check for oil on and around the engine....and see if any is getting on your exhaust.
 

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