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I spent the last week reading alot of the posts and found I need valve guides, the bike smokes when I first start it up. Will riding the bike cause further damage? I plan on getting the top end rebuilt after the new year.
Also, I would like to replace the rear wheel and would like to know what year rear wheels will fit this bike without any major mods
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No harm done beyond maybe carboning things up and having to perhaps replace fouled plugs. Beyond that, no physical damage will occur.

EDIT: I reread your question and saw that "the bike smokes when I first start it up". Absolutely nothing to worry about, as Mick says below. Probably no fouling to be concerned with either, if it's only on starting. Time will tell.

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I spent the last week reading alot of the posts and found I need valve guides, the bike smokes when I first start it up...Chris
Smoke on startup is common on gently worn out engines. IMO not something to be concerned about.
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Welcome to the forum from Albany, NY. Great looking bike. Just got my '77 a few weeks ago. Will have her out again this weekend...Joe
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