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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: seanster on March 31, 2012, 11:37:52 AM

Title: do i need to re-tune my exhausts?
Post by: seanster on March 31, 2012, 11:37:52 AM
Hi y'all,

Just put my D&D high mount back to low mount due to some clearance issues.

Now my bike runs fine but there are popping db at high rpm.  I don't have a tach so I can't tell at which range.  This happen when I put it in high rpm and up shift.  When down shift, if I don't match my rpm correctly, I will get that pop sounds too.

Do you know what the symptom called? That way I can do more research or if you know a good way to fix then please instruct me how to.  Bike is 2000 M750.

Thank you in advance!

Sean.
Title: Re: do i need to re-tune my exhausts?
Post by: Josh_357 on March 31, 2012, 12:57:12 PM
Exhaust leaks are a cause of popping sometimes, recheck for leaks.
Title: Re: do i need to re-tune my exhausts?
Post by: zooom on March 31, 2012, 05:47:43 PM
more of a lack of back pressure I am guessing...popping on deceleration?
Title: Re: do i need to re-tune my exhausts?
Post by: Smokescreen on March 31, 2012, 08:16:15 PM
Am I mistaken in thinking he's talking about backfiring? That would be a low backpressure situation.  All bikes backfire, just some have cats and mufflers to quiet the noise. It means unburnt fuel has made it to the exhaust and caught fire.  I can't imagine it's kind to the exhaust valves. Could use maybe leaning out or advanced timing? Those are guesses of course.
Title: Re: do i need to re-tune my exhausts?
Post by: Buckethead on March 31, 2012, 08:18:04 PM
You changed something and it started popping.

My guess is leaks.

Soapy water in a spray bottle will help you find them.
Title: Re: do i need to re-tune my exhausts?
Post by: seanster on March 31, 2012, 08:51:00 PM
My dad said extra fuel...

I thought it was a leak but I can confirm...however I have the exhaust wrapped at the header connecting to the mid-pipe.

Back pressure...I'm receiving the baffles soon, so let see how that will turn out...

All very good comments, thank y'all so much...I will update.
Title: Re: do i need to re-tune my exhausts?
Post by: Howie on March 31, 2012, 10:32:01 PM
It hardly matters what you do from the headers back on your 750, most of the back pressure is at the crossover.  Most likely is an exhaust leak. 
Title: Re: do i need to re-tune my exhausts?
Post by: seanster on April 05, 2012, 06:33:22 AM
There are leaks...  >:(

Wraped the header with heat wrap, that reduced the pops a little.

Then I installed a couples db killers/baffles and the bike run much smoother now...the noise level of my D&D reduced significantly (I love it now).

Thanks for all the comments.  8)