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andywest

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CB500 Burning oil
« on: June 01, 2005, 08:07:22 PM »
Hey guys I just bought a CB 500 1973 from a guy who fequents this site. He told me it was burning alittle oil so I was wondering what thing I can do to correct this problem?  Because i dont have a manual to read what to do.  Any advice will help thanks.

PS, MAtt it runs good except for the burning oil factor, hahah.

Andy
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Re: CB500 Burning oil
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2005, 08:21:44 PM »
Andy
 Go to the FAQ`s section on this site,there is a great quality downloadable manual for the CB500
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Re: CB500 Burning oil
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2005, 01:58:58 AM »
As long as you don't get clouds of blue smoke, I'd leave it alone.

My '72 500 smokes a bit when cold and the exhausts (all 4) are oily - but no blue smoke and very little topping-up required between oil changes.

If yours is the same. just ride it (and keep an eye on it!)
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