Backfiring
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Backfiring
I just had to start another login name for some reason. Everytime I tried to post something it would give me an error page. Oh well.
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I have a 2001 XL1200C with SEII slip-ons, hypercharger. I am not sure if there has been any carb work done either.
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The bike is backfiring on every down shift as well as when i let up on the throtle. Someone suggested I try using a hotter plug. I have not tried that yet though. If that is a good option what plug should I get, I am currently using the standard plugs for the bike.
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Any other suggestions would be great.
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I have a 2001 XL1200C with SEII slip-ons, hypercharger. I am not sure if there has been any carb work done either.
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The bike is backfiring on every down shift as well as when i let up on the throtle. Someone suggested I try using a hotter plug. I have not tried that yet though. If that is a good option what plug should I get, I am currently using the standard plugs for the bike.
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Any other suggestions would be great.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: East Alton, IL
RE: Backfiring
did it just start this or has it always done \\;it? Usually a backfire, on gear shift or reducing the throttle and \\;NOT under accelleration, is caused by unburned gas in the exhaust system mixing with oxygen (plain air) and exploding.
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Check that the clamps on the mufflers are tight and look for tell tale signs of an exhaust leak both at the head and muffler connections.
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Are the baffles in there or did a previous owner remove them? Some times enough cold air can be sucked in the back of the muffler to let the unburned gases \\;ignite if the baffles are removed.
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Check that the clamps on the mufflers are tight and look for tell tale signs of an exhaust leak both at the head and muffler connections.
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Are the baffles in there or did a previous owner remove them? Some times enough cold air can be sucked in the back of the muffler to let the unburned gases \\;ignite if the baffles are removed.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Saint George, Utah
RE: Backfiring
ORIGINAL: dmb2002
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What is the easiest way to replace the seals? I do have the the service manual at home.
ORIGINAL: LoneRyder
Replace your intake seals. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Guaranteed.
Replace your intake seals. \\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Guaranteed.
What is the easiest way to replace the seals? I do have the the service manual at home.
Remove carb, and replace seals on the Y.
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