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Offline neilc

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shooting out flames
« on: August 21, 2013, 01:46:19 PM »
i have a 4 into 2 exhaust system and the bike has been backfiring lately,have a carb ongoing problem,i have a flame shooting out  the 1&2 exhaust pipe,changed plugs,i think i am dumping to much gas in carb #1 because plug is fouled like crazy,sound like i am on the right trail?
all my problems started with carb rebuild kits since i have put eveything back to the oem,except where the needle on carb 1 goes into the guide i replaced that but can"t get it to seat all the way without destroying it,would that prevent the needles full range of vertical motion,also just checked timing and its dead on but jumps a little
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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2013, 05:36:11 PM »
Cool, got video?!

Yes, most likely too much gas and its not all burning, then escapes out the exhaust valve and pipe. 
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Offline Vinhead1957

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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2013, 05:57:09 PM »
+1on the fuel issue check the float level and valve
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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2013, 06:02:57 PM »
+1 on the video 8)
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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2013, 06:29:36 PM »
I say keep it that way. Flames out the back are badass.
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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2013, 07:39:45 PM »
Quote from: hc243102 on August 21, 2013, 06:29:36 PM
I say keep it that way. Flames out the back are badass.
Quote from: hc243102 on August 21, 2013, 06:29:36 PM
I say keep it that way. Flames out the back are badass.
Unless your riding behind or beside him.
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Offline neilc

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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2013, 06:54:30 AM »
didn't mention the other day a little smoke was coming out around the exhaust flange on #1 cyl. i owuld imagine i have a oil leak some where
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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2013, 08:35:21 AM »
Quote from: neilc on August 22, 2013, 06:54:30 AM
didn't mention the other day a little smoke was coming out around the exhaust flange on #1 cyl. i owuld imagine i have a oil leak some where
or you reused the old copper exhaust crush rings, or forgot to replace with new ones.
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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2013, 09:44:23 AM »
You may want to re-check the valve lash too.  The exhaust could be leaking by.
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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2013, 11:35:53 AM »
My 550 did this briefly when I first got it back on the road. The issue was actually ignition related, not fuel. The tiny nut that connects the 1-4 condenser to the points had vibrated loose and was making intermittent connection. The result was very low power, poor idle, and flame belching backfires.
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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2013, 11:53:00 AM »
Quote from: neilc on August 22, 2013, 06:54:30 AM
didn't mention the other day a little smoke was coming out around the exhaust flange on #1 cyl. i owuld imagine i have a oil leak some where

Just all that gas on fire.
The next thing is the bike will probably catch fire.
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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2013, 04:24:08 PM »
Where's the video?
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Offline neilc

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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2013, 04:58:24 PM »
If it burns their will be parts for sale
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Re: shooting out flames
« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2013, 05:01:24 PM »
Quote from: ekpent on August 21, 2013, 07:39:45 PM
Quote from: hc243102 on August 21, 2013, 06:29:36 PM
I say keep it that way. Flames out the back are badass.
Quote from: hc243102 on August 21, 2013, 06:29:36 PM
I say keep it that way. Flames out the back are badass.
Unless your riding behind or beside him.

yeah i was just jokin bout that
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