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Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:56 pm**

What does it mean when the exhaust pops on a bike? The bike has under 5k miles but hasn't been started up in about 3 weeks. Thanks.

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:00 pm**

If it does one big bang it means you opened the throttle too much before hitting the start button.

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:50 am**

Just excess gas/fumes...nothing to worry about.

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2006 3:44 pm**

When does it "pop"?
If it backfires after decel, it usually means a lean condition.
If it backfires trying to start, means fouled plugs.