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UNI Filters and Backfires
#290097 08/30/2008 11:23 PM
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Word of caution when using the UniFilter.

When starting our bikes up especially after making carb or exhaust modification, adding any throttle while starting the engine makes it prone to backfiring.

I have recently found out the UnifFilter foam component will melt when exposed to the backfire. Not all at once but over time slowly causing it to loose it's filtering characteristics.

Frequent inspection of the filter is a good practice and necessary to insure proper oil application and cleaning for optimal performance.

Just Nice to Know Information.



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Re: UNI Filters and Backfires
Fasteddy #290098 08/31/2008 6:51 AM
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Pull the choke all the way out ...then push it back in a mick hair.
The motor will not then backfire at all on start up.
Cheers.
Stevew

Re: UNI Filters and Backfires
stevew #290099 08/31/2008 10:05 AM
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There is an old Amriecan "tradition" of giving the throttle a twist just as she fires of and it's not necessary with our bikes, a little choke as Steve mentioned and no throttle shell fire right up and eliminate if not significantly reduce it. Point being mainly if your bike is backfiring, it can damage your UniFilter.

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Re: UNI Filters and Backfires
Fasteddy #290100 09/03/2008 4:52 PM
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I kind of like that nice backfire on startup. Lets you know you have ignition.


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