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Recently after riding for only 5-6 miles my bike starts to seriously backfire, sputter then shuts off.. If i can restart it, it cuts out as soon as i put it in gear.. Ive changed my plugs, checked my wires... Is it my carb? Maybe a vaccum problem? Any ideas?
 
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