Topic: smoke out of breather

[yellowjacket]

Been riding the 550 and it runs well no problems.  Noticed it has been smoking a little out the breather.  I checked to see if the top end is getting oil by looking into the tappet caps while the engine is running.  There is oil slothing around in there.  I also rebuilt the oil pump awhile back.  Is this somewhat normal or do I have a concern here?
Thanks

[flybox1]

Normal, but ensure all your periodic maintenance items are take care of.

[markreimer]

My 750 does that too. Before and after a top end rebuild. Sometimes it's as simple as condensation burning off, especially if you park it somewhere cold overnight. Usually mine is gone after a long ride, but not always. Like the last guy said, make sure all your maintenance items are up to date - can chain tension, valve clearance, points (if you have them), timing, oil change etc - if you've still got a bit of smoke I wouldn't worry. Is it white? Blue smoke usually indicates burning oil. Mine is white, water vapour


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[yellowjacket]

It is white smoke and everything on the bike has been checked recently.  Thanks

[Deltarider]

It is white smoke

Your bike signals a habemus papam latin for we have a (new) pope. Good your bike doesn't vent all that moist (or part of) into the aircleaner filter element.