I was riding today, and came to a stop and it idled a little and then backfired and quit. Let it sit for a couple seconds. Started it up and it ran fine all the way home. Which was like half a mile.

Anyways, what could cause this? Its brand new with maybe 2 hours on it.

 

could it be running too lean?

 

it could be the opposite as its building extra gas then igniting it at once you. it would do it when your stopping. check the plug to see if its burning dark or very light. maybe sure the air intake isnt blocked in anyway as well. just a idear.

 

it would also die sometimes at stops.

 

Check the throttle cable adjustment, if it's loose the ETC will cause the stalling/backfire....

 

well its under warrenty, so ill just call the dealership and see what they say.

 

i have be reading a lot about a PILOT JET? could this be clogged?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: powerslider

Check the throttle cable adjustment, if it's loose the ETC will cause the stalling/backfire....</end quote></div>

Seriously check this first. If it's out of adjustment it can do what you are stating. Make sure it only has 1/16 in play at the end of the throttle lever. If not, adjust it and I bet your problem will be cured.

 

well i got a call from the dealership today. and it WAS the throttle adjustment. he then explained about the ETC and backfiring. Thanks guys!

 

glad it was a easy fix. the etc can be tricky and a pain.