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Old 11-25-2006, 11:40 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Smoke and high idle on '93 Katana 750

Hello everyone this is my first post and I hope someone can help me.

I have a 1993 Katana 750 with around 26,000 miles on it. I had my bike out yesterday and had zero problems, this morning I start it up to let it get warm and after about 5-10 minutes I noticed a greyish/clear smoke coming out of the side where the engine is under the gas tank. It also will not idle at less than 2500 RPMs, normally in neutral it idles at just below 2000RPMs. When I stand the bike up straight the oil window fills up immediatly. I also noticed a small spot under the bike on the ground just in front of where the oil filter is. I tried to get some on my finger to smell it but it was dried up, if it matters its about the size of a nickel. Any ideas or suggestions? I live in Syracuse, NY, its almost December, and its in the mid 50s and I want to ride my freaking bike !!! Thanks in advance.