Dalziel_A wrote on 06/11/12 at 06:44:25:Hello,
I was wondering what type of fix I should be looking at for the following issues, be it the white spacer mod, or just tuning up the carb without taking apart:
- Backfiring on decel. It's LOUD. To the point where I'm turning heads coming up to a stop sign/light, which isn't a huge deal to me but still..
Check header bolts & if that doesnt help a lot, check muffler/header joint, a candle will show up a leak,, of course, it works a Lot better if ya lite it..
If that doesnt get it calmed way down, then we can do more.
Also, header bolts only when its cold, first thing in the mornin like,& dont go gettin crazy with it, much better to need to tighten them again later than fix a twisted off or stripped out thread.,1/4" ratchet & extension & one hand. thumb at ratchet head, torque applied by closing fingers, not dropping the elbow,.No INcredible Hulk fingers, the secretary can do this. YOull feel it when it pulls together.
Quote:- I notice when I change gears and let the clutch out that it sort of lags on acceleration for least a second or two and then I notice it starts to pick up.
Look for slack in the throttle cable at the carb.
Quote:- Another issue which could be unrelated is that the small tube that runs from the carb and just sits in front of the battery box, open to the air seems to be draining a lot of fluid. It's not really noticeable other than when I go to take the key out it is a little greasy, as well as the rest of the battery box.
Thats supposed to be plugged & drained at oil changes,,If its spitting on the key, its spittin on the rear tire,,& that mite just bite ya,
Quote:I don't know too much about carburetor tuning or jetting, and I've read on here that even if you do, that it is best left to the experts. So I guess all I'm looking for is someone who can give me a few things to talk about with the mechanic before I take it in.
How many miles on it? What year model? How long have you been riding it? Are these issues new, since youve had it?
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