1st Bike questions; normal?
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I just got my first bike, a 2011 Fat Boy Lo with V&H 2 into 2 pipes, S/E Air and race tuner. I know squat.
It is brand new. It had nine miles from the dealer. I took it around my place to mix some Stabil in the gas. It now has eleven miles.
I notice it smells like something burning. There was also a little smoke coming from the front right. I assume this is just the heat burning off some oil or cleaning products or whatever from the dealer/factory. Does that sound right?
When I stop, I hear "crackling" on the right side which starts out somewhat consistently and then fades as it cools. I assume this is normal too. Is that correct?
Thanks in advance for any comments.
It is brand new. It had nine miles from the dealer. I took it around my place to mix some Stabil in the gas. It now has eleven miles.
I notice it smells like something burning. There was also a little smoke coming from the front right. I assume this is just the heat burning off some oil or cleaning products or whatever from the dealer/factory. Does that sound right?
When I stop, I hear "crackling" on the right side which starts out somewhat consistently and then fades as it cools. I assume this is normal too. Is that correct?
Thanks in advance for any comments.
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