Just took delivery of my 2008 Road Glide with 2700 miles on the odometer. I am really excited about same but upon firing it up.... there is a noticeable to moderate amount of blue smoke coming from the rear cylinder. Dealer advertised the bike as pristine and all work done as per the required timing.

I am a brand new Harley rider and do not know the bike yet... Is this standard? Thoughts on the problem?

I still have one years worth of warranty so I should be able to get it looked at but your thoughts would be appreciated.

R. Todd

 

No it's not normal.

1 - Did the smoke burn off or continue.

If it burned off, could be leaking valve stem seal.

Is it continued to smoke it could be a stuck ring. How long has it been sitting?

Do a leak down-compression test or have the dealer do it. It should be under warranty.

 

Check the exhaust flange nuts to be sure they are tight. I scared the s**t out of myself thinging about blown heads, etc. and this was the problem.

 

I do not know for sure. The tire pressures were at 27 lbs. The battery needed to be charged to turn over properly so I suspect a while. Only 2700 miles and he has lots of bikes so I suspect not much riding here. I let it run for about a min and it was still smoking. Have not restarted it.

R Todd

 

Did you buy it from a dealer? Or an individual? If from an individual, make sure all things necessary for the transfer of the warranty go without a hitch. Then get it to a dealer. Quickly.

 

......... Not - good

 

Engine smoke is universal in the color.

Blue is OIL

Black is Gas (rich)

 

It could just be that they spilled some oil when filling it up during the last oil change. The fill port is right near the back cylinder.

 

keep us posted...