New (2005) Sporty; backfiring, farting & crackling

  • Dermie
    Dermie
    15 years ago

    I have a very new Sportster 1200 C 2005, I bought it two weeks ago at 1,900kms now it has only 2,900kms. It has short  Screaming Eagle mufflers on what looks like the standard pipes. Everything else on the bike looks standard. I am going to get the rest of the service done asap (I have done the oil & trans), but of course everywhere is closed until next week, I do want to keep riding it. This weekend I am keen to ride the new Bogong Alpine road in Vic that opened at the end of last year

    It backfires, spits & crackles a lot when I close the throttle. I think this caused by a lean carburetter setting!!!

    Can I easily adjust this  & can someone explain it to me (easily).

  • walka
    walka
    15 years ago
    I know the guys gave you some tip on the Workshop page, But Check The Exhaust Flange Nuts, If they are loose the Bike will back fire as you get of the gas.