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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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my nt recently started backfiring between shifting gears? the only engine mods ive done is the VH exhaust and la choppers air cleaner kit. any ideas why? do i need to get the engine mapped? ideas? suggestions?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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I had the same problem with my '08 Train with V&H Big Radius and stock breather. The guy i got the bike from said he had the dealer reflash the ECU with the proper mapping but it still popped on decel when i got it. I put the Screaming Eagle heavy breather and a PC3 with a canned map and the popping went away. I just need to get it Dyno tuned now.

With your setup a reflash by HD, or more preferrably, PC3 (or some other brand remapping hardware/software) is a must.




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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Oh yea.........and check for exhaust leaks, they'll cause popping as well
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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My high flow A/C and pipes with the dealer flash popped as well. However, as mentioned above, the PCIII and a dyno tune took care of it.

txfiremedic, what part of DFW are you in?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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My high flow A/C and pipes with the dealer flash popped as well. However, as mentioned above, the PCIII and a dyno tune took care of it.

txfiremedic, what part of DFW are you in?
North Tarrant, South Denton
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:58 AM
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If your bike is backfiring, you need to get that fixed immediately.

If it's just some decel popping....enjoy it. Personally, I like that.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 04:04 AM
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Get a PC 3 or 5 and get it tuned by an expert. My experience of Harley dealers is that they don't invest in the experience to tune so go to a professional tuner. My 08 fatboy is unbelievably responsive and pulls like a train.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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I think I may need to have mine remapped as well. I had a stage one just completed on my 10 Fat Boy Lo (SE hvy Breather and V & H Big Radius) and I get that popping when decel too....kinda wondering why the HD doesn't use the best mapping possible at time of install....
 
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