intake leak
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intake leak
I took my 01' Road King in for a rear tire and service. It was running great but wanted to get it ready for this summer. i got it back and it cut out on the freeway on the way home. The next week was a run so I pulled it out and it was extremely hard to start and backfired. During the run it reeked of fuel, backfired on starts and ran like a toad. The dealer told me this was an intake leak. I responded that I was not surprised I had an intake leak after the backfiring but that this would not make it run rich. Am I wrong? They put new seals in and I am picking it up on Tue. I just would like to know if I should trust them or not. My bike ran great and within one mile of this service it turned to ****. I smell something dirty but would like to ask for another opinion. Thanks. Mike in CA.
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Intake leaks will cause backfiring for sure. I agree, how can getting more air into the fuel mixture make it run rich? Doesn't seem logical to me. Did you check the plugs before you took it to the dealer?
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No But the service included new plugs. They pulled them and they looked ok but the pipes were black inside. Really bad. I think they are trying to cover themselves for not test riding it afterwards. The writer also tried to sell me a stater job @ $600 when i took it in for the service. I declined and a leaky stater is not in their system. the Mgr saw this and i think he is trying to make it good. I just want it back right and think i will go elsewhere in the future. I like honesty NO BS, and am willing to spend. I told the writer "don't **** down my back and tell me it's raining" He looked like he was gonna cry! Thanks for the response!
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