Went for a ride yesterday on my 09 Ultra. A friend was following me and as we went down to rather steep hills in which engine compression was holding me back, he noticed a good bit of smoke and smell coming from both exhausts. More from the left than the right. Bike only has 300 miles on it and wondering if this might be why (rings not set in yet?). Will bring this up to dealer at 1000 mile service but wondering if any of you guys have any imput.

 

rings set in the first 50 miles. may be running rich. what was the smell unburnt fuel/ oil? bring this to your dealers attention at service. keep an eye on oil level and check fuel mileage

 

Dealer: "That's normal."

Me? I would not wait. Time to trade.

 

It maybe nothing to worry about, like you state, the rings maybe seating. And or something from production of the pipes just burning out since they may have just got hot enough to get them to smoke!

Best keep an eye on oil level and it wouldn't hurt to take into dealer if you or your friend notices it again.