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sarahkhas

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running rough on road trip
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

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sarahkhas YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 26 colorado Gender:	Re: running rough on road trip Reply #1 - 07/27/14 at 10:08:37 oh, and she's backfiring a lot more when I slow down.
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Yoshi Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 879 LongIsland, N.Y. Gender:	Re: running rough on road trip Reply #2 - 07/27/14 at 10:14:24 Sounds like your muffler came loose, what kinda pipe you got on there?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28941 L.A. California Gender:	Re: running rough on road trip Reply #3 - 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.
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sarahkhas YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 26 colorado Gender:	Re: running rough on road trip Reply #4 - 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.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28941 L.A. California Gender:	Re: running rough on road trip Reply #5 - 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.
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sarahkhas YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 26 colorado Gender:	Re: running rough on road trip Reply #6 - 07/27/14 at 11:28:43 the backfires aren't unusual, just more frequent. thanks! I feel a lot better now
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28983 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: running rough on road trip Reply #7 - 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... ...
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sarahkhas YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 26 colorado Gender:	Re: running rough on road trip Reply #8 - 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!
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18191 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: running rough on road trip Reply #9 - 07/28/14 at 10:56:13 sarahkhas wrote on 07/27/14 at 17:29:16: I I did visit butte and saw evel knevil's grave! Ooooh....Did you jump over it?
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Arnold Serious Thumper Offline The dude abides... Posts: 896 Westchester, NY Gender:	Re: running rough on road trip Reply #10 - 07/28/14 at 11:22:26 Could the baffle have come lose or worn out?
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