Why is my motorcycle exhaust popping?

Why is my motorcycle exhaust popping?

That exhaust popping sound is caused by excess fuel being ignited in the exhaust pipes. The excess fuel is usually a result of an incorrect air fuel mixture in your engine. Next time you hear that noise, no need to worry your engine is not going to blow up.

Why does my motorcycle exhaust make a popping noise?

In either case, the result is an incomplete combustion where the fuel is ignited by the heat of the exhaust, causing the loud, popping noise. The stock muffler that comes on a motorcycle is designed specifically to ensure the complete and proper operation of the engine. When an exhaust pipe is changed,…

Why do I hear decel popping on my motorcycle?

Decel Popping Causes & Solutions. One thing a lot of motorcycle owners don’t realize is that there was probably decel popping with the OEM exhaust, but due to the restrictive baffling of stock exhaust systems you never heard it. By changing exhausts to get a little more “roar” there has also been an increase in the loudness of decel popping.

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.

Why does my bike not pop when reversing?

The reason you do not hear this on a bike with a stock exhaust is due to the baffling of the stock exhaust. It is not only much quieter but also does not allow the fresh air to enter the exhaust due to reversion.

In either case, the result is an incomplete combustion where the fuel is ignited by the heat of the exhaust, causing the loud, popping noise. The stock muffler that comes on a motorcycle is designed specifically to ensure the complete and proper operation of the engine. When an exhaust pipe is changed,…

Decel Popping Causes & Solutions. One thing a lot of motorcycle owners don’t realize is that there was probably decel popping with the OEM exhaust, but due to the restrictive baffling of stock exhaust systems you never heard it. By changing exhausts to get a little more “roar” there has also been an increase in the loudness of decel popping.

Why does my car make a loud noise when I start the engine?

The engine tone will be deeper and it’s common to hear periods of engine backfiring when you have an exhaust leak somewhere in the exhaust system. What’s the cause of this sound? When your vehicle sounds as if it turned up the volume on the exhaust by a factor of three to five, it’s usually caused by a leak somewhere in the exhaust system.

Why does my bike make a loud explosion when I start it?

It is normally due to an interruption in the engine’s operation or exhaust system. This mini-explosion can be quite scary for a rider and people around the bike. What makes it so scary is that the sound is typically unpredictable and can happen when the bike starts, accelerates, or decelerates.

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