My bike has been very very hard to start as some of you may have read. Also, I have noticed over the past couple rides that it backfires a LOT!!
I did a search on this site and someone mentioned that the header bolts might be loose. Mine where fine, but I checked the seal/collar for the header/silencer, and guess what? No bolt, the collar was totally loose.
So, I am 100% sure that is why it was backfiring, BUT, would that make it hard to start (cold or hot??). I know back pressure is a huge thing for 4 strokes, so maybe that is one of my main problems with my starting troubles, or is it NO big deal (re:starting)???
Thoughts?
I did a search on this site and someone mentioned that the header bolts might be loose. Mine where fine, but I checked the seal/collar for the header/silencer, and guess what? No bolt, the collar was totally loose.
So, I am 100% sure that is why it was backfiring, BUT, would that make it hard to start (cold or hot??). I know back pressure is a huge thing for 4 strokes, so maybe that is one of my main problems with my starting troubles, or is it NO big deal (re:starting)???
Thoughts?