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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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well, as im not to sure what a backfire sounds or acts like...
when im riding down the street, the bike acts as though i pulled the clutch in, (Disengages engine) then comes right back in while making a popping sound. also, after it does this, the idle rpm jumps to 1500-1600 til i stop completely.
also, though this may be unrelated, sometimes the engine just shuts completely off? usually in deceleration or braking. could the fuel additive i added be messing with my engine? thanks! please help
 
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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First, everyone here is going to want to know what the ride is. Sounds like the classic loose battery cable, or the crappy 40 amp circuit breaker failing.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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it was loose cables, thanks
 
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