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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:57 AM
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Ok, my bike had stage one on it when I bought it. (big air cleaner and V&H pipes), but other than that, I don't know anything about the setup. It runs good but does seem to pop quite a bit when I decel though.

I will be taking it in to get the front tire replaced this summer, so what would be your advice to get the 'tune' checked out?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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It could be any number of things that makes the popping on decel.I would start by checking to see if clamps that hold the slip-on's are tight,no air leaks around the breather & pull the seat & look to see if there is a after market type tuner. Plus there is a lot of info on this site & others pertaining to popping on decel.Trust me I have read every one of them. I have installed a Dobeck EJK Gen 111 tuner yesterday,replacing a Rev-tech DFO that was installed by me through a local shop but did not solve the popping issues so the Dobeck company volunteered to send a upgraded version @ no charge. I did not have to ask them they just responded by replacing the DFO. They also have a great help info panel of tech's to assist if needed.No I'm not affiliated with Dobeck just happy with the great service.
 

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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:05 AM
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AC and exhaust are 2/3 of the Stage 1. You need to check what tuner / ECM mods have been made. The Dealer can tell if the ECM has received a download or not.
 
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