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Old 08-07-2008, 05:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Bike: 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner
Location: Illinois
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Default 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.