head gasket help

[dober250R]

Alright, I think my head gasket might be leaking. my 250R sat for a couple months, and I started her up, and she fouled the plug that's been in there. That's no big deal, that's kinda usual. Then after installing a new plug, It blew smoke that was kind of white. But after about 2 min, the white smoke went away, and all the smoke I could see was the usual blue smoke. Is my head gasket gone? or was this because it had been sitting for awhile? Thanks

[zedicus00]

could hav been either. what did it smell like would be the easiest way to tell... if it is leaking coolant in there you want to get it fixed ASAP or itl cause major bad problems.

[JTRtrx250r]

If your radiator level is dropping...its probably it, then again I had 1 of my FL's do the same thing (its aircooled)keep an eye on the level, your plug will also tell you...

[baker250r]

if u are burning coolant the exhaust smell should be a sweet smell. id say its probly just from sitting

[dober250R]

yeah, my plugs are colored like they should be. i was just seein if anyone else had the same thing happen, thanks everyone. I'll just keep an eye on it.

[Vtr_Racing]

Might be a good time to do a compression check and a leakdown check. ALso check for the crank seal to see if its leaking. Its a checp repalcement and will save you some money in the long run.

[dober250R]

yeah, i'm gonna do a compression test this weekend. i'm hopin it's over 180, cause i had the compression bumped up.

[JTRtrx250r]

Originally posted by Vtr_Racing
Might be a good time to do a compression check and a leakdown check. ALso check for the crank seal to see if its leaking. Its a checp repalcement and will save you some money in the long run. Best advise there!;)