Sudden exhaust popping

  • Mk2Rookie
  • Mk2Rookie's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 67
  • Thanks: 3

Sudden exhaust popping

27 Oct 2014 14:39 - 27 Oct 2014 14:54
#651894
Hi! My KZ1000J3 is running better and better! I'm becoming friends with the Mikunu RS carbs.
On my way home from the garage yesterday the bike started popping in the exhaust... It never done that. And i rode the bike a lot that day. It's all new exhaust gaskets, new carb rubbers and new internals and gaskets in the carbs.
I know exhaust popping is common with lean mixture but why would it act like it now? The weather is getting colder here in denmark... But that suddenly ? The plugs seem good and has a good color, am i wrong ?
Would false air do this without showing up on the plugs ? How to check for air leaks on the exhaust side of the engine ? Any thoughts is welcome!

Simon

Attachments:

Last edit: 27 Oct 2014 14:54 by Mk2Rookie.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • peter1958
  • peter1958's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Banned
  • Banned
    Registered
  • Posts: 1554
  • Thanks: 198

Re: Sudden exhaust popping

27 Oct 2014 14:56
#651898
Could also be that the valves need adjusted.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Mk2Rookie
  • Mk2Rookie's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 67
  • Thanks: 3

Re: Sudden exhaust popping

27 Oct 2014 15:08
#651902
Will take a look at the valves as soon as i get a chance. But i'm pretty sure they are within specs!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • bountyhunter
  • bountyhunter's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 7245
  • Thanks: 338

Re: Sudden exhaust popping

27 Oct 2014 22:05
#651958
check exhaust leak
1979 KZ-750 Twin

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • LineArtist
  • LineArtist's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 302
  • Thanks: 35

Re: Sudden exhaust popping

27 Oct 2014 23:01
#651961
points (if you have them) and timing
'79 KZ650B3 (stock)
'79 KZ650B3 (parts bike)
'06 HD 883R

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: Street Fighter LTD
Powered by Kunena Forum