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Old 09-18-2008, 04:43 PM   #2
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Re: help!

That popping sound when the bike turns off either carbon build-up "pinging" as it cools, or you're carb is just a little bit out of adjustment and some unburned gas vapors are saying their last "fair-well" before heading off into oblivion. All bikes are not equal and it's possible that the factory setting on the carb is just not ideal for your location. As long as the bike runs fine through the gears and doesn't hesitate or stutter or anything, it should be fine. Carb adjustments aren't something for the novice to undertake. Run some carb cleaner through the gas tank every couple of months and ride a little more often. It should clean things up.

To get the seat off, put in the and turn. While the key is turned, lift up on the seat. It doesn't jump out or anything. You have to actually give it a lift. Once it's off, lube the lock mechanism with some graphite or penetrating oil.
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