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    Nov 28, 2010, 05:57 PM
    Iron head sportster oil smoke from rear cylinder on start up
    Harley Davidson 1979 iron head sportster blows oil smoke from rear cylinder only on start up.
    Clears after riding for 5 minutes. Checked oil pump and appears OK any clues?
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    Nov 29, 2010, 03:08 PM
    Sounds like your valve seals are bad on the rear cylinder.
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