hey folks , my 03 1800c has v/h big shots ,custom air cleaner with a k&n air filter . its also has a power commander that my dealer programed . i get some popping upon getting off the throttle . performance is great noise doesnt bother me , but i get the comments from my $30,000 big dog types . ive read about removing reeds ? i used to race 2 strokes and didnt know that a 4 stroke had these ? is this a possible cure for exhaust popping ? should i be concerned or are my buddies just knit picking cause i'm faster:hmm2:
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There are two common things that can cause this. First, check the torque/tightness on your pipes at the head (acorn nuts). Make sure they are properly torqued, sometimes that can cause an air leak and popping on decel. Also, did you replace the crush gaskets when the pipes were changed out? If not, that could also be a potential problem.
If that all checks out, I would check to see if the PAIR valve has been disabled or removed. I don't have an 1800 and could be wrong, but I believe that they come with one from the factory. If it isn't disabled or removed, get rid of it. It's just smog/emissions junk they put on at the factory to meet EPA/emissions standards. If you remove it, you'll need to order some reed valve block off plates (usually around $13 from Baron's Customs or some of the other aftermarket suppliers). This is another common cause with decel popping in the exhaust when you are running aftermarket pipes and an aftermarket air kit/intake.
Hope this helps! BTW, they have to find something to knit pick since you spent 1/3 of the money on a bike that's faster than theirs!
If that all checks out, I would check to see if the PAIR valve has been disabled or removed. I don't have an 1800 and could be wrong, but I believe that they come with one from the factory. If it isn't disabled or removed, get rid of it. It's just smog/emissions junk they put on at the factory to meet EPA/emissions standards. If you remove it, you'll need to order some reed valve block off plates (usually around $13 from Baron's Customs or some of the other aftermarket suppliers). This is another common cause with decel popping in the exhaust when you are running aftermarket pipes and an aftermarket air kit/intake.
Hope this helps! BTW, they have to find something to knit pick since you spent 1/3 of the money on a bike that's faster than theirs!
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My 1800 pops worse than my 1300 untill I removed the par valve
Hey if it doesn't bother you and the picking is all in fun any how, don't do nothing. I removed mine on my 1300 but have decided to leave my 1800 alone for now, doesn't bother me.
Hey if it doesn't bother you and the picking is all in fun any how, don't do nothing. I removed mine on my 1300 but have decided to leave my 1800 alone for now, doesn't bother me.
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