I hate the sound of decel pop. It's annoying and I think it makes a bike sound like it has a cheesy tune. Just my .02.

 

I got into the habit of..... I don't let completely off the throttle when I shift gears sometimes.

If you slam the throttle closed, the computer cuts fuel instantly and causes a lean condition which causes your engine to snap, crackle and pop.

If you shift smoothly, neither you nor your bike knows any difference.

I don't bother most of the time, though. Like I said, I kinda like it

I LOVE this sound

 

I agree with you. I'm looking into different tuners now. If it's not hurting the bike I'm going to take my time and really figure out what is best for my needs.

 

There are a lot of different tuners out there and with a basically stock bike all your looking for is to fatten up the AFR to compensate for the lean condition from intake and exhaust changes. I have always used the Power Commander with real good results. Or you can spend big bucks and get an auto tuner which constantly adjust the AFR while your riding. I have never used one but it is my understanding they work real well and you don't need to spend the money for dyno time.

 

Its a Harley. They have always, and will continue to have, decel popping. If its not broke don't fix it till it is.

 

There is no need for it, and None of my bikes have ever suffered from decel pop because I have always made sure they have the proper tune on them.

 

Live and learn.

Good luck

 

I bought my first bike last year...94 wide glide. I am not mechanically inclined whatsoever, but get a lot of help from this Forum, my Dad and other friends that ride. I had a backfire issue last year, and all it turned out to be were loose bolts that connected the air cleaner to the carburetor. There were many other sophisticated responses to the question, but I thought I'd post this simple answer in case it helps. Good luck!

 

You don't have to live with the decel popping. It is probably caused by a lean A/F ratio. With light mods, the Nightrider FL-Xied 10 cured my Heritage of backfiring and popping. It now has a lower tone and no decel popping. And it is more responsive than before. Well worth the $ spent.

 

Tau511,

How do you find the Screaming eagle exhaust?