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Old 12-31-2004, 10:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Yamaha Road Star 1600

My friend has a Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1600. He claims it is making a popping noise when he lets off the gas. Says it feels like it is coming apart. It has cobra(?) pipes. What will he need to get it running right? A jet kit?