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Mikeyancer007

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Sudden Loss of power
« on: Aug 02, 2021, 11:07:55 am »
So today while doing some spirited riding to my doctor appointment. My Raider backfired through the intake then i lost a ton of power and now its really quiet too. At first i thought i lost a cylinder but when i got home i unplugged 1 coil at a time and all looks good.  What are yalls thoughts?

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    Mikeyancer007

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    Re: Sudden Loss of power
    « Reply #1 on: Aug 02, 2021, 11:15:40 am »
    I think i found it actually! Its nice out today tho. Will it hurt to ride it with this bypassed open for the day?

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    Re: Sudden Loss of power
    « Reply #2 on: Aug 02, 2021, 12:24:37 pm »
    No, you'll be fine as long as it's open and not closed. Might have a bit less torque on the low end? Here's some good reading on what it's supposed to do:

    https://www.roadstarraider.com/index.php?topic=78674.0

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      Re: Sudden Loss of power
      « Reply #3 on: Aug 02, 2021, 01:46:05 pm »
      Looks like the pipe is broken or has slipped off
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      Re: Sudden Loss of power
      « Reply #4 on: Aug 02, 2021, 07:44:45 pm »
      Or a broken cable

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      Re: Sudden Loss of power
      « Reply #5 on: Aug 02, 2021, 08:17:58 pm »
      Or a broken cable
      you are correct,  i see  the broken cable  now
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      Re: Sudden Loss of power
      « Reply #6 on: Aug 02, 2021, 11:55:52 pm »
      Thank you all! I was able to rig it for the time being. Seems to be opening and shutting normally and enjoyed a nice ride. Thank you all! Been wanting to change the exhaust anyways.