83 KZ550 LTD blowing oil

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Nov 6, 2007 | 02:41 AM

kwandrsn

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83 KZ550 LTD blowing oil

I just bought a 1983 KZ550 LTD and it is blowing oil out exhaust and also blowing out emissions hose going into top of breather box. Anyone have any ideas why?

Nov 6, 2007 | 03:32 AM

Dragone#19

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RE: 83 KZ550 LTD blowing oil

I am not 100% sure, but I would make sure that the oil level was checked properly and I'd prolly throw my gauge on for compression checks.

Nov 6, 2007 | 11:33 AM

jeffzx9

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RE: 83 KZ550 LTD blowing oil

+1 Sounds like rings, seals, or gaskets. Bad things happen to engines that just sit.

Nov 7, 2007 | 07:13 AM

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RE: 83 KZ550 LTD blowing oil

If oil is going everywhere, I would agree with Drag on the crankcase being overfilled. Always check the oil when the bike is completely vertical. If the oil is fine, then Jeff is probably right.