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all of the BMW "k" engines will smoke on startup from time to time. It's due to the lay down engine configuration. The cylinders are parallel to the ground and arranged front to rear. So, the cylinder head runs fore and aft down the left side of the bike. When parked on the side stand or kick stand, a small amount of oil can push past the rings/valve seals and enter the combustion chamber. When the engine starts, this small amount of oil burns and smokes pretty bad for a few minutes. It may do it once a year or once a week. There is no pattern. The way to eliminate it is to use the center stand only. The k engine has done this since released in 1983. We say, the possibility of the engine doing this is relative to the number of people standing around your bike.
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What causes white smoke at start up?
White smoke at start up is due to moisture in the exhaust or on a diesel it can be normal due to the engine being cold.White smoke at start up is due to moisture in the exhaust or on a diesel it can be normal due to the engine being cold.
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The blue smoke is blow by on start up. The piston rings are still cold and when they start to get older, they take a few moments to warm up and expand to create a good seal and stop the escaping oil. It is pretty common when cars get up in the years and is not a huge issue.
