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Bossman 605 · 08-07-2008, 05:24 PM

I recently purchased a 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, only have 350 miles on it so far. I have noticed that it backfires (pops)when shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear, is this normal for this bike? Also I just checked my MPG and the bike is barely at 33 MPG, I was expecting somewhere in the mid 40's, any info would be appreciated.

08-07-2008, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bossman 605 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner Location: Illinois Posts: 7	Exhaust backfires/MPG poor I recently purchased a 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, only have 350 miles on it so far. I have noticed that it backfires (pops)when shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear, is this normal for this bike? Also I just checked my MPG and the bike is barely at 33 MPG, I was expecting somewhere in the mid 40's, any info would be appreciated.