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Message started by sarahkhas on 07/27/14 at 10:03:51

Title: running rough on road trip
Post by sarahkhas on 07/27/14 at 10:03:51

hi everyone,

I'm in the middle of a month long road trip and two days ago my 2003 savage starts sounding more BRAAP than usual, a bit more Harley sounding than usual when I accelerate. I've been using 91 octane the entire time. the oil was changed before I left and I've added about 1/4 cup twice and kept an eye the levels. I have been mostly in the mountains with about 50-75 lbs of gear added, so the riding has been harder than when I putz around town. I'm about the same altitude as home so far. he power of the bike is fine, it just sounds different. what do you all think? should I worry? thanks in advance :)

Title: Re: running rough on road trip
Post by sarahkhas on 07/27/14 at 10:08:37

oh, and she's backfiring a lot more when I slow down.

Title: Re: running rough on road trip
Post by Yoshi on 07/27/14 at 10:14:24

Sounds like your muffler came loose, what kinda pipe you got on there?

Title: Re: running rough on road trip
Post by verslagen1 on 07/27/14 at 10:40:19

could be your muff is rusted out. not much you can do about it.
but check your header and muff clamp.

Title: Re: running rough on road trip
Post by sarahkhas on 07/27/14 at 10:55:25

it's the original muffler. the clamp is tight, but there is rust at the exhaust end of the muffler.

Title: Re: running rough on road trip
Post by verslagen1 on 07/27/14 at 11:24:16

might be backfiring more because of the reduced backpressure.
i wouldn't worry about it unless they are the weaponizied kerpows.

Title: Re: running rough on road trip
Post by sarahkhas on 07/27/14 at 11:28:43

the backfires aren't unusual, just more frequent. thanks! I feel a lot better now :)

Title: Re: running rough on road trip
Post by Serowbot on 07/27/14 at 12:53:26

Mountain riding?... or higher than usual humidity?... That'll give you extra pops and blats...

I wouldn't worry... enjoy your trip...
Post us some pics... ;)...

Title: Re: running rough on road trip
Post by sarahkhas on 07/27/14 at 17:29:16

I will when I get back, my smartphone is apparently smarter than me, I can't figure out how to post pics. I did visit butte and saw evel knevil's grave!

Title: Re: running rough on road trip
Post by Dave on 07/28/14 at 10:56:13

5F4D5E4D4447444D5F2C0 wrote:

I I did visit butte and saw evel knevil's grave!

Ooooh....Did you jump over it? ;D

Title: Re: running rough on road trip
Post by Arnold on 07/28/14 at 11:22:26

Could the baffle have come lose or worn out?