Bike has started popping on decel out of nowhere

  • noctm
    noctm
    10 years ago

    G'day all,

    As of yesterday afternoon on the way home from work (didn't do it on the way in) my bike has started popping on decel. It's gone from non-existant to very noticeable in almost every downshift. 
    My shifting hasn't changed, it even happens in lower RPMs.

    I know it's usually related to tuning, so I'll be running a couple PowerVision basic auto-tunes to see if it helps. Annoying though, I am currently running an untouched tune I got from Fuel Moto USA which has been perfect for a while now.

    Anyway the reason I made this post is I have no idea why this would just start happening. I haven't changed any components recently (besides the bars) so having no explanation for it is bothering me. 
    Can anybody tell me?

    Any info is appreciated! Google hasn't turned up fuck all, or maybe I just suck at Googling...

  • Ranger
    Ranger
    10 years ago
    My advice also...check for exhaust leaks before investigating further!
  • Bonkerz
    Bonkerz
    10 years ago
    Blow smoke near the where the pipe connects (near the nuts). You'll soon see if there's a leak if it blows or sucks.
  • noctm
    noctm
    10 years ago
    Ah, didn't even think about a leak. Thanks for the advice guys I will definitely be checking that side of things out.

    Bonkerz, what do you mean by "Blow smoke near the where the pipe connects (near the nuts). You'll soon see if there's a leak if it blows or sucks." exactly? Like with a smoke or something?
  • Bonkerz
    Bonkerz
    10 years ago
    Yup, cigarette is fine. Incense or some such shit if you're not a smoker.
  • noctm
    noctm
    10 years ago

    I thought that's what you meant but wasn't sure. Cool as mate that should be easy done.

  • noctm
    noctm
    10 years ago
    UPDATE: Turns out the rear cylinder's header nuts had completely come loose and fallen off. The front cylinder's nuts were also finger loose... Those cunts were definitely tight as after I fit the V&H :/
  • FLHuTChU
    FLHuTChU
    10 years ago
    Hey Rod, are you on the crack again?