Engine running hot!

Still a stone moto-newbie, but I finally started riding the bike a bit. I purchased it last fall, had the carbs cleaned out (http://www.katzinteractive.com/motophoto/index.htm), got some new fork seals, filled it up with high test and I've been taking little scoots around Brooklyn/Queens on it.

One problem I'm noticing is that the engine seems to be running VERY hot after 1/2 an hour or so (to the point of smoking slightly at stoplights).

I'm sure that this is one of those things that could be the result of just about anything, but I was wondering if there was any kind of a checklist to proceed through.

Oh yeah -- the forks had been leaking and oil apparently made it down to the pads as my braking power seems greatly diminished. Are the pads toast and do they require replacement?

Much thanks in advance,

Scott

 

I've a similar experience:

My trip to work involves about 10 minutes of stop and go at lights, 5 minutes of 60+mph on the highway, then 10 more minutes of lights and I've noticed my bike smoking coming off the front on occasion.

At first I was REALLY concerned, I thought I was burning it out or something.

After doing some inspection after a few rides I noticed a tiny, tiny bit of oil on the front right side of the engine. I asked around and had a couple of very experienced bikers and mechanics assure me that it was just that little bit of oil burning off.

The distance, time and speed of my ride doesn't seem to increase the amount of leaking at all, nor does the small leak seem to effect my oil level. I've had the bike for a few months now, running it every day and the oil level hasn't dropped significantly enough to warrant a change.

 

Thanks for the reply.

I may be burning off a bit of oil, but the bike is also getting quite hot through the seat. I don't have a whole lot of experience on other bikes, but I don't remember it happening on any other bikes I've ridden before. It just doesn't seem right.

Scott