What does popping on deceleration mean?
unburnt fuel
Popping on deceleration is due to unburnt fuel being ignited in the exhaust. It is not only much quieter but also does not allow the fresh air to enter the exhaust due to reversion. This fresh air makes the exhaust hotter (think of letting a fire have more oxygen) which aids in the combustion of the unburnt fuel.
Why does my light pop on my Harley Davidson?
This typically happens during deceleration. While the popping itself may not be harmful, it does indicate that your bike may not be tuned properly, which CAN lead to harmful problems. Popping on a Harley is not uncommon, and many riders rather enjoy the light popping.
Why does my muffler pop on my Harley?
Often people think their bike is not tuned properly after the addition of “aftermarket” mufflers because of the additional popping they hear. Stock mufflers provide a lot of volume for the rumbles and popping in the exhaust to be toned down by resonating in the larger muffler canister.
What makes a Harley Davidson engine sputter and cut out?
Sounds like water in float bowl or bad gas. Drain your float bowl. Try different gas. Change fuel filter. Check air filter.You might have a nest in there.
Why does my twin cam motorcycle pop on deceleration?
I have this problem myself. What are the most common causes and cures for this problem on a fuel injected twin cam motorcycle? Popping on deceleration is due to unburnt fuel being ignited in the exhaust. The reason you do not hear this on a bike with a stock exhaust is due to the baffling of the stock exhaust.
What does the popping sound on a Harley Davidson mean?
The popping sound you hear from a bike is called backfiring, and a lot of Harley Davidsons exhibit this behavior. Backfiring can seemingly begin out of nowhere on a Harley and make the owner think twice about taking the bike for a ride. In this article, we’ll be delving deeper into the backfiring of a Harley Davidson. Let’s get into it!
Often people think their bike is not tuned properly after the addition of “aftermarket” mufflers because of the additional popping they hear. Stock mufflers provide a lot of volume for the rumbles and popping in the exhaust to be toned down by resonating in the larger muffler canister.
What makes the carburetor pop on a Harley Davidson?
One of the most common problems that customers complain about is the spit-cough-pop from the carburetor as a Harley goes from idle to ¼ throttle. This can occur on any model, any carburetor, but seems to happen most often with the stock CV Keihin carburetors used on the newer (90 up) Big Twins and Sportster models.
What causes a coughing sound on a Harley Davidson?
I thought I’d pass along my findings: One of the most common problems that customers complain about is the spit-cough-pop from the carburetor as a Harley goes from idle to ¼ throttle.