GS500F white smoke

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vanripperz01
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GS500F white smoke

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I bought an 06 Suzuki GS500f and white smoke comes off the header after it runs for a bit. Is this something i should worry about?

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vanripperz01 wrote:I bought an 06 Suzuki GS500f and white smoke comes off the header after it runs for a bit. Is this something i should worry about?
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I'm sure we can give some advice for you to help you out. White smoke is usually just water being turned to vapor after it's been heated (on an air-cooled bike). Was the headers wet at all? Are there any holes in the headers it is coming out from or is it just on the surface?

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Hello Rodrick and welcome to the forum. I wouldn't worry too much about that, if I was you. How about posting a picture of your Suzuki so we can admire it .
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