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I recently took my Honda GB 500 out of the garage to get service it, I asked for valve clearances checked, the oil + filters + sparks changed. The mechanic was a very nice guy, and he did even more than I asked for without charging for it. He said that the exhaust valves had been too tight, and that caused the engine to run hot. I was very happy with all he did, but after riding home and parking the motorcycle, the engine (not the exhaust) was fuming/smoking, and it seemed like it was very hot(although its hard to tell) and it smelled a bit burnt. He had told me to check the oil after riding home, cause he couldn't be certain that it was the right amount, it turned out to be a bit too much, so I emptied some out and its now correct according to the dipstick. I did a short drive today, and while everything works great while riding, after you stop you can smell something burnt, the engine seems hot and is fuming. It's never been like this before, it has been in the garage for 2 months, but thats the only change apart from the service. Any ideas? The mechanic was a real nice guy, and I think he's worked at that place for year, and I dread coming over to ask what could be wrong.

I was also planning on going for a ride this weekend, but I guess that might not be a good idea?

I would recommend to clean the bike and engine from Oil and then try again a ride.

Look for leakages. Check the valve clearage. Description in TechNtest.

I think the smoke comes from oil that your mechanic poured out over the engine.


sledge

I was thinking about if it could be oil or some other chemicals on the cylinder, hopefully it is that easy... Thanks for you help!