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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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I have noticed here lately that my 2010 limited has been backfiring a lot lately.Not sure why. Don't know if it something i'm doing or something with the bike. I only have 7000 miles on it so i don't think it's the plug's. Any ideas?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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when, accelerating, slowing down, when shifting gears?

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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Same here on decel. I just swapped out my Fuel Pak for a PCIII and getting backfire (not popping) once in a while from about 2800 down to about 2000 RPM. V&H Slip-on Ovals, Ness Big sucker. Stock map for my setup (807-213) Fuel is at 0 for low, +5 for Mid, and +5 for High. Any clue?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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I noticed mine doing it more this summer.
I think it has allot to do with the hot weather and very high humidity.

I rode yesterday in cooler temps and low humidity and it never backfired once.
 
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Exhaust leak and/or bad tune!
 
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I had it dyno tuned in Feb. and it didn't pop until it got warm out.It does it when i shift gears. I wondered if it could be the dyno. Nothing on the bike has been changed or altered since the tune. I have a Stage 1 kit, PC V w/ a screaming eagle air cleaner,V&H true duels with Bubba mufflers.
 
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Exhaust leak and/or bad tune!
+1. If you haven't made any other changes to your bike, check for exhaust leaks.
 
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Thanks old hippie. I'll check it out.
 
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