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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
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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