1988 Honda VT 1100 C Shadow "backfire bike" Questions

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timing chain for 1994 honda 1100 set timing chain the bike backfires If the bike was working normal and do not have more then 50-60 Tmiles, then the chains are o.k., this bikes have a automatic chain ...

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...bike to backfire while being ridden in parades. I am concerned that continuing to ride it like this will damage the valves. Therefore, what are the specs to change the timing back where it should be? ...

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...bike, the carburetor should have been rejetted at the same time. It does sound like a lean issue, especially where your spark plugs are tan/white. It's not going to hurt anything to be a little ...

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Bike was sitting for a while Got it running but wont idle,and Back fires .Would this be a carb.problem or something else? Yes, it is a carb problem. The carbs need to be thoroughly cleaned. It won'

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...means that your timing chain is stretched and its time for a new chain. Best Regards Big Al would this affect the starting of the bike in a backfire or a thumping while is idle's w/o the choke

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...parked. it has all power going through it but whe i start riding it around 2000 rpms it sputters ( backfires ) through carbs then it picks up and runs fine. If i move the choke to half on position

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...backfire. Initially thought it might be fuel related, but issue came on to quickly. Check fuel volume per service manual and checks ok. Ran bike off of external fuel pump setup (automotive Motorvac ...

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...bike I heard a loud backfire which came out of the carb. and bike would not start. Now I got bike to start but is still backfiring through carb. What cause this to start so suddenly, and is still ...

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2002 VTX 1800 backfires recelerating Hello,I am thinking about buying a 2002 VTX 1800,10,000 miles, and it backfires during deceleration. Calif. bike. I am told it is lean, and a Cobra Hi2000 module ...

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...backfire when starting..and sluggish turning over Backfiring is caused by a lean air/fuel (A/F) ratio. A leaner A/F ratio takes longer to burn and will continue to burn in the exhaust, hence the ...

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