[My first big bike but a problem!! ( help )]

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localy its £20-£30 to have the carbs balanced, ask around someone near you will probably have the 'manometers' and will help you out ?

I wouldn't worry about the smoke, not after its sat idle for 5 years, it'll clear in time.

Many thanks mate i was not to sure if any one would help out as my bike is not exatly a hot rod!!!

[My first big bike but a problem!! ( help )]

your on the right track Antz, I'd get carbs cleaned and balanced and a new air filter too, wont do any harm either

Cheers jock i plan to service with the carbs being balanced...not sure how much it will cost tho as i did all the work on my own 125cc before as it was so simple but this new bike a little out of my league at the moment!!! haynes book of bullsh*t coming up

[My first big bike but a problem!! ( help )]

Just a quick one i have just bought my first big bike yamaha xj600 bought it for a good price full service etc and owned by a lady and garaged for the last 5 years, hence why i went for this as i was used to a 125cc and thought not bad bike even tho considered an astra diesal van in the bike world!! but you gotta start some where?..the bike starts just fine but it is hunting does not have a nice balanced tick over plus lots of white smoke when you rev it up and it smells of fuel i.e smoke smells of fuel a bit, there is no creamyness in the oil and no leaks etc around the bike, there is a slight tapping as well, should i be very worried and would it be worth getting the carbs ballenced etc?..all help welcome!!