[3foreman]

I have a 2004 450s that I did a top end job on it yesterday, do to it smoking. Is it normal for it to smoke for a while until the rings seat or could I still have issues? The cylinder was in good shape, so I justed honed it, put a new set of rings on and replaced the valve stem seals.

 

[foreman26]

rings

are you sure you gapped the rings, and you have them offset?

 

[dirty4man]

it could still have oil in the exhaust system, a ride or two will let you know if it took or not.

 

[3foreman]

Thanks, I hope that is all it is. I'll just have to ride it for a while and see.