mrmike007
6/26/2007 8:08:35 AM
while riding at 55 or so i recently heard a popping noise like i blew a tire, no other concerns noticed, i kept riding all ok, but there was a puff of smoke i think. Yesterday while riding home from work, it happened again, while on the freeway. I then smelled burning oil, noticed smoke pouring out the back of the bike. After trailering home and dissassembly i found the valve cover gasket had a section blown out of it. Anyone heard of this, or what would cause the crankcase pressure to build this high? Please help....
RICHS65
6/26/2007 11:48:12 AM
What bike were you riding? What year also?
mininsx
6/26/2007 3:53:46 PM
I'm not meaning to sound like a smart-ass, but your crankcase probably isn't venting. Check around for a kinked or plugged off hose.
mrmike007
6/28/2007 7:56:19 AM
The bike is a 2004 CBR1000.
Yeah i'd agree no venting, but for it to push out the pressed in place valve cover gasket its gotta be a lot of pressure. Long rides did nothing, only when going to or from work. Just weird....
