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Old 06-27-2008, 04:01 AM
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When i am starting my bike, during cranking, its emits a loud 'BANG', like you just fired a round. Afterwhich&nbsp\\;the engine starts running. Seems to happen more frequently recently, what could be the problem.
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I have a PCIII, k&amp\\;n and stock pipes with the baffles removed.
 
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Old 06-27-2008, 05:36 AM
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I dont know what it is but my bike has done it since I picked it up at the dealer. I questioned him about it and he said it is normal and everything is ok
 
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Old 06-27-2008, 06:46 AM
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HD says it's normal. Ain't that great? My RK only does it occasionally. I've read on here and other forums of starter component problems on higher mileage '07s.
 
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Old 06-27-2008, 07:36 AM
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The loud 'bang', like if somebody hits the inside of your engine with a huge hammer, was explained to me as a result of a kind of 'shock absorber' on the crankshaft. Makes sense to me. And there is 'a lot of shock to absorbe'
When I push the start-button as short as possible, just to get the engine running, the noise is not there, or at least very weak.
 
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Old 06-27-2008, 08:09 AM
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The loud 'bang', like if somebody hits the inside of your engine with a huge hammer, was explained to me as a result of a kind of 'shock absorber' on the crankshaft. Makes sense to me. And there is 'a lot of shock to absorbe'
When I push the start-button as short as possible, just to get the engine running, the noise is not there, or at least very weak.
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The 'Bang' i mentioned is really like you fired a round from a pistol, its like too much fuel going in and ignite suddenly causing an 'explosion' which sends the cats running.
 
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Old 06-27-2008, 09:15 AM
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Mine starts with a loud exhaust ( bang ) quite a few times. It is instantaneous with hitting the starter button. It doesn't seem like the starter even has time to turn the engine over.
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