Quick Question on "decel popping"
#1
05-15-2008, 10:15 AM
Quick Question on "decel popping"
I see numerous posts refering too or asking about "popping". What is everyone referring too?
My Set-up.
2006 FLHXI
PCIII
V&H Classic Slip-ons
SE A/C
This is my first Fuel Injected bike, so I do not know if folks are talking about the old popping out the air cleaner, or back fire through exhaust.
When I engine brake or down shift, it sounds like the "cherry bomb" enhaust of yester-year, but I do not ever recall hearing popping out the Air cleaner. Do Fuel Injection bikes still pop out the AC or is this just a carb thing?When you are describing popping, is this exhaust backfire?
Just curious
My Set-up.
2006 FLHXI
PCIII
V&H Classic Slip-ons
SE A/C
This is my first Fuel Injected bike, so I do not know if folks are talking about the old popping out the air cleaner, or back fire through exhaust.
When I engine brake or down shift, it sounds like the "cherry bomb" enhaust of yester-year, but I do not ever recall hearing popping out the Air cleaner. Do Fuel Injection bikes still pop out the AC or is this just a carb thing?When you are describing popping, is this exhaust backfire?
Just curious
#2
05-15-2008, 10:37 AM
RE: Quick Question on "decel popping"
Decel popping is exactly what it says. When you let off the gas, or decellerate, you get a "pop, pop, pop, etc" from the exhaust. Not as loud as a "backfire", but it is a backfire. It's really the first sign that something is wrong. Louder backfires, or worse yet, explosions in your air cleaner and other places, indicate serious problems with your bike and needs attention.
#3
05-15-2008, 10:37 AM
RE: Quick Question on "decel popping"
I think you're right on track. It is more of an exhaust backfire instead of anything through the air cleaner.
I like the referrence to "cherry bombs" on straight pipes. You are showing your age.
I like the referrence to "cherry bombs" on straight pipes. You are showing your age.
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05-15-2008, 12:27 PM
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RE: Quick Question on "decel popping"
"its normal" is what I got from the dealer after my PCIII install with dyno. I didnt get it from Jamie so I assume Iam f%$#&d.
#5
05-15-2008, 12:36 PM
RE: Quick Question on "decel popping"
ORIGINAL: irishviking
"its normal" is what I got from the dealer after my PCIII install with dyno. I didnt get it from Jamie so I assume Iam f%$#&d.
"its normal" is what I got from the dealer after my PCIII install with dyno. I didnt get it from Jamie so I assume Iam f%$#&d.
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05-15-2008, 12:57 PM
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RE: Quick Question on "decel popping"
ORIGINAL: DannyZ71
Decel popping is exactly what it says. When you let off the gas, or decellerate, you get a "pop, pop, pop, etc" from the exhaust. Not as loud as a "backfire", but it is a backfire. It's really the first sign that something is wrong. Louder backfires, or worse yet, explosions in your air cleaner and other places, indicate serious problems with your bike and needs attention.
Decel popping is exactly what it says. When you let off the gas, or decellerate, you get a "pop, pop, pop, etc" from the exhaust. Not as loud as a "backfire", but it is a backfire. It's really the first sign that something is wrong. Louder backfires, or worse yet, explosions in your air cleaner and other places, indicate serious problems with your bike and needs attention.
#7
05-15-2008, 01:07 PM
RE: Quick Question on "decel popping"
ORIGINAL: golfblues
It doesn't necessarily mean there is anything wrong. Short pipes, no baffles, etc. will always expose decell pops whilemuffled pipes will hide them. Just the way it is.
ORIGINAL: DannyZ71
Decel popping is exactly what it says. When you let off the gas, or decellerate, you get a "pop, pop, pop, etc" from the exhaust. Not as loud as a "backfire", but it is a backfire. It's really the first sign that something is wrong. Louder backfires, or worse yet, explosions in your air cleaner and other places, indicate serious problems with your bike and needs attention.
Decel popping is exactly what it says. When you let off the gas, or decellerate, you get a "pop, pop, pop, etc" from the exhaust. Not as loud as a "backfire", but it is a backfire. It's really the first sign that something is wrong. Louder backfires, or worse yet, explosions in your air cleaner and other places, indicate serious problems with your bike and needs attention.
I've always beentoldit was the first sign that a engine was running too lean. ???
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05-15-2008, 01:29 PM
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05-15-2008, 01:31 PM
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RE: Quick Question on "decel popping"
ORIGINAL: DannyZ71
I've always beentoldit was the first sign that a engine was running too lean. ???
ORIGINAL: golfblues
It doesn't necessarily mean there is anything wrong. Short pipes, no baffles, etc. will always expose decell pops whilemuffled pipes will hide them. Just the way it is.
ORIGINAL: DannyZ71
Decel popping is exactly what it says. When you let off the gas, or decellerate, you get a "pop, pop, pop, etc" from the exhaust. Not as loud as a "backfire", but it is a backfire. It's really the first sign that something is wrong. Louder backfires, or worse yet, explosions in your air cleaner and other places, indicate serious problems with your bike and needs attention.
Decel popping is exactly what it says. When you let off the gas, or decellerate, you get a "pop, pop, pop, etc" from the exhaust. Not as loud as a "backfire", but it is a backfire. It's really the first sign that something is wrong. Louder backfires, or worse yet, explosions in your air cleaner and other places, indicate serious problems with your bike and needs attention.
I've always beentoldit was the first sign that a engine was running too lean. ???
#10
05-15-2008, 01:33 PM
RE: Quick Question on "decel popping"
ORIGINAL: golfblues
But aren't they all running lean from the factory to pass emmissions? Will it hurt? I don't think so at the factory settings. The'll just run hotter, pop & spita bit.
ORIGINAL: DannyZ71
I've always beentoldit was the first sign that a engine was running too lean. ???
ORIGINAL: golfblues
It doesn't necessarily mean there is anything wrong. Short pipes, no baffles, etc. will always expose decell pops whilemuffled pipes will hide them. Just the way it is.
ORIGINAL: DannyZ71
Decel popping is exactly what it says. When you let off the gas, or decellerate, you get a "pop, pop, pop, etc" from the exhaust. Not as loud as a "backfire", but it is a backfire. It's really the first sign that something is wrong. Louder backfires, or worse yet, explosions in your air cleaner and other places, indicate serious problems with your bike and needs attention.
Decel popping is exactly what it says. When you let off the gas, or decellerate, you get a "pop, pop, pop, etc" from the exhaust. Not as loud as a "backfire", but it is a backfire. It's really the first sign that something is wrong. Louder backfires, or worse yet, explosions in your air cleaner and other places, indicate serious problems with your bike and needs attention.
I've always beentoldit was the first sign that a engine was running too lean. ???