GT750A Oily Middle Plug

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GTNelly
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GT750A Oily Middle Plug

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Just got my GT750A back on the road after a 5 year lay off

Started and runs just fine but noticed that while the outer spark plugs are a nice light brown colour the middle plug is wet/oily

In addition the middle exhaust to head clamp was a bit loose and oil was running down the front of the engine

I've now fixed the exhaust seal to the engine but where else should I be looking?

Or should I just go and give it a good thrash?

Thanks!
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Re: GT750A Oily Middle Plug

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Go for a long ride high speed at light throttle before worrying. large throttle pumps to much oil in.
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GTNelly wrote: Or should I just go and give it a good thrash?
Gerronwi'it. Jer need a white stick anorl?
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Alan H wrote: Gerronwi'it. Jer need a white stick anorl?
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Might be worth whipping out the SRIS valve and check it's not blocked and keeping the waste oil in the bottom of the crankcase.
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Re: GT750A Oily Middle Plug

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Thanks for the replies

Think a thrash is in order first

How would I check the SRIS valve is working?
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When you refit don't overtighten they are delicate...not a major problem if blocked some owners do that deliberately..
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If you remove the valve soak it in petrol then wipe it and blow into the valve (big hole side) then suck and you should hear/ feel the valve opening and closing. As Baz says it won't stop the engine working but may account for excess oil in the cylinder if the valve is stuck shut.
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Re: GT750A Oily Middle Plug

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Just taken a look at the bike and the valves are buried deep in the crankcase behind exhausts

What's the best way to remove them?
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Re: GT750A Oily Middle Plug

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With a spanner. :roll:

Sorry couldn’t resist.
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