Hey Musky, I finally got around to the
MCF today. I ended up cutting 1/8 off the choke knob before I had a razor blades clearance.
My bike had been very cold natured & backfiring alot at times since I bought it. The dealer said it was because they had to lean it up to meet EPA guidelines, and it was normal.
I changed the exhaust, & the backfiring seemed to quit. I recently installed a MaxAir MaxFlo kit, and after jetting it's run better & not nearly as cold natured. Only problem is, It's been smelling a little rich when I'm warming it up, and couldn't seem to adjust for it. I know, I know, but even more than it should with the choke slightly out. I also smell it when I'm stopped at a traffic light.
Well, quess what? Today, after the initial start, I didn't smell it the rest of the day, little over a hundred miles. When I got home tonight I backed it up to the garage door & racked it off a couple times, half to full throttle. I was so happy I wanted the neighbors to appreciate it also, & still no gas smell.
Musky, my hats off to you! Who would have thought cutting 1/8" off the choke knob would matter that much?
BTW, mine is a 1700.
Not sure I stretched the cable, I was pretty careful.
May just be a manufacturing problem.
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And thanks for the report.
Glad to see another bike doing better like mine did.I was begining to wonder if I was imagining things. I know mine's alot better. Like we said earlier, this wont help all but, for everybody like me that couldnt figure out what was going on...idleing a little rough,...little puff of smoke,... and the fumes, this just might do the trick.
Thanks again guys.
2004 Midnite Silverado
