Hi all,
I have a 2006 America, picked it up used (5,000 km on it) last June, Just completed 10,000 km service 2 weeks ago.
On the weekend I tried to start my bike and there was a loud bang from the carb. From reading on this forum, it looks like I may have overfilled the tank (filled just before parking the night before).
Additional info; In the last year I have had a couple of backfires (2 to 4 at most) but don't think related. I also have a fair bit of bluing on the headers. From reading on this site this seems a bit excessive and I am beginning to think the mixture might be set a bit rich (more a guess as I am not that knowledgeable in mechanics, however I am able to follow simple directions)
Questions/concerns:
1. How serious is the bang in the carb?
2. I have notice since the bang in the carb that the bike sounds "throatier" at high revs (ie above 80km/h in 3rd) and possibly diminished power at the same rpm (although this could be in my head). Imagination or problem?
3. I read on a thread on this site about disconnecting a hose on the carb corrected what sounded like the same problem for someone else. Unfortunately I can't find the thread again. If this is the case can some one post a pic of which hose. Comments?
Jim
