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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 05:43 AM
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I have a 2008 Fat Bob and have recetly had some Vance and Hines slip ons fitted. Since then, when I throttle down to change gear I get some back firing, not much but its annoying. Any one know why and how to stop it? Thanks
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 05:45 AM
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Either you have an air leak in the exhaust , or your fuel management needs to be adjusted (tweaked).
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:07 AM
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That sounds like decel poping, welcome to Hell!
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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"decel popping". It is from unburnt fuel getting into your pipes where it meets O2 and ignites. It can be tuned out. I had the pops on my 2007 successfully tuned out. It took a competent tuner (not available at the local dealer, I had to go elsewhere), a mastertune and dynojet time to do it and it was expensive. There are other tuning options.
 
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try some xied's and a free flowing air filter'
 
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Like SteveO said, you may have an exhaust leak, most likely at the slip joint. I've reused clamps a few times with no problems but sometimes you need new ones. I use a hi temp sealant just to make sure.
You're also probably running too lean, need to add some fuel. Getting the correct tune will cure your problem.
 
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