| Author | Message | ||
     Kdraw1 |
I was attempting to start my '98 M2 after about a one hour ride and when I hit the starter it cranked hard (which happens sometimes- I think it's where the pistons are on the stroke(??)). Anyways, I hit the starter again and the bike does kind of a muffled backfire and this big smoke cloud floats out from the front of the bike (header area). I checked for cracks, leaks, holes (all the while praying) and didn't find a thing. I rode the bike home and it ran fine. Does anyone know "What the hell was THAT!!!" or "What the hell that was!!!" errrr... you get the point. Thanks, Kevin | ||
| Jssport |
It sounds like some oil leaked past your check valve and you blew it out starting up the motor. | ||
| Blake |
Kdraw1, That exact scenario happened to me once. It was a backfire. Check your air filter. Mine had holes burned into it. A 45 pilot jet should cure that lean running symptom. | ||
| Kdraw1 |
Thanks Jssport and Blake. I plan on doing some carb work and changing the air filter to aftermarket in the very near future (read: when I get some money). I was thinking this could be the new game for the board. Sort of like Name That Tune. "For a stock air-box coffee mug holder...What the hell was THAT!!!" Don't think it would work? You're probably right. Have a great weekend. Kevin (Holy smokescreen Batman where'd that Cyclone go) | ||
| Buellistic |
ATT: Kdrawl Per your post Fri 23Aug 7:33PM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No one has told you to turn off the GAS when you STOP or TRAILER your BUELL. In buelling BUELLISTIC and/or Hardley-Harley | ||
| Kdraw1 |
Buellistic, I know about turning off the gas. More out of habit than necessity- used to ride dirt bikes. Thanks, Kevin |
