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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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I have an 07 Softail Custom with SE AC, V&H staggards, and V&H Fuel Pak. I had all this done before I picked up the bike at the dealer. Lately, after I park the bike in the garage after a ride I smell fuel if I have to return to the garage for any reason. The bike also backfires (pops) once in a while after shifting to an upper gear.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Sounds like you're bike's running rich. The popping seems to be pretty common with the FuelPak.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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close the fuel cap? lol Lots of times you'll have some unspent fuel in the system...No biggie.
 
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