Feb 22, 2011 #1 Smithys Active VIP Member Joined Dec 7, 2008 Messages 248 Reaction score 37 Location Airdrie, Alberta Noticed this weekend my sled backfired many times this weekend when I started this? What causes this and could cause issues with the engine/pistons?
Noticed this weekend my sled backfired many times this weekend when I started this? What causes this and could cause issues with the engine/pistons?
Feb 22, 2011 #2 OnlyPolaris Active VIP Member Joined Apr 28, 2008 Messages 1,964 Reaction score 524 Location Lloydminster, AB try changing the spark plugs. make sure the spark plug caps are tight on the wires and on the plug.
Feb 23, 2011 #3 capt. crunch Active VIP Member Joined Nov 22, 2010 Messages 418 Reaction score 472 Location revelstoke Mine backfires alot too, almost every time I start it when its warm. I'll go check my plugs.
Feb 23, 2011 #4 2010rmk800144 Active VIP Member Joined Jan 2, 2011 Messages 294 Reaction score 20 Location Saskatchewan wat are u looking for on ur plugs?
Feb 24, 2011 #5 capt. crunch Active VIP Member Joined Nov 22, 2010 Messages 418 Reaction score 472 Location revelstoke 2010rmk800144 said: wat are u looking for on ur plugs? Click to expand... Changed them, they were pretty dark and dirty and the one had a whitish/greenish crystal like substance on it. Frozen Water? Wierd! Going for a big ride tomorrow, see how she does.
2010rmk800144 said: wat are u looking for on ur plugs? Click to expand... Changed them, they were pretty dark and dirty and the one had a whitish/greenish crystal like substance on it. Frozen Water? Wierd! Going for a big ride tomorrow, see how she does.
Feb 24, 2011 #6 2010rmk800144 Active VIP Member Joined Jan 2, 2011 Messages 294 Reaction score 20 Location Saskatchewan thats funny cuz i pulled mine and my clutch side was all crystally like that and my can side was just dirty looking
thats funny cuz i pulled mine and my clutch side was all crystally like that and my can side was just dirty looking
Feb 26, 2011 #7 capt. crunch Active VIP Member Joined Nov 22, 2010 Messages 418 Reaction score 472 Location revelstoke It seemed to do better but still backfiring on start up. Man was it ever freakin cold up Eagle pass yesterday.
It seemed to do better but still backfiring on start up. Man was it ever freakin cold up Eagle pass yesterday.