After idling my 2001 Savage bike in the garage for a while, I went to shut it down and it backfired a little and then it sounded like the starter teeth were briefly in contact with the flywheel? and spinning down for a couple of seconds.

From what I've read on this forum, I understand backfiring to be common on a stock bike, which mine is, but what would cause the starter to come in, some kind of electical surge in the ignition system. I use the ignition cutoff switch to shutdown the bike.

I appreciate any help or advice as I recently bought this bike and haven't had a chance to ride it yet. I still need to take my MSF class etc.

Thanks, David.

Thanks Verslagen, Does this mean all is well and this is normal? I just want to make sure nothing is getting damaged.

How does the torque limiter work? In my research, I haven't seen anything about it.

David,

Thanks Dave, This is an interesting discussion. I think the decompression switch idea is cool, but it looks like I'm covered with the 2001 model, so I probably won't do anything.

David..