Back fire

gadget · 06-21-2008, 07:21 PM

I have a 2007 Kawasaki Nomad with 7200 miles on it. Every once in a while the bike almost sounds like it back fires when it starts. This usually happens the first start. It seems to be fine after that. Does anyone have any ideas on what might cause this? Why does the bike have a choke when it is fuel injected? The weather is warm out and would not think a choke would be needed. As always thanks for everyones help.

lomax · 06-21-2008, 07:54 PM

tmgadget ....sorry, can't help you with the backfire question. Someone will chime in with some info for you on that. As far as the choke question, its not a choke at all. Its purpose is to give you a fast idle on startup with it pulled.
Mike

dkdixie · 06-22-2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lomax

tmgadget ....sorry, can't help you with the backfire question. Someone will chime in with some info for you on that. As far as the choke question, its not a choke at all. Its purpose is to give you a fast idle on startup with it pulled.
Mike

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ruruson1 · 06-22-2008, 07:57 AM

I have a 06 and Mine does it sometimes. I do not use the choke which is actually a fast idle. Our bikes are Fuel injected. Mine dosn't do it when you pull the fast idle out to start the engine. I also start mine in the winter with snow on the ground without pulling the fast idle out. I think its the engine just trying to get enough fuel to start. I also dosn't seem to do it after the engine is warmed up.

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gadget Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 18	Back fire I have a 2007 Kawasaki Nomad with 7200 miles on it. Every once in a while the bike almost sounds like it back fires when it starts. This usually happens the first start. It seems to be fine after that. Does anyone have any ideas on what might cause this? Why does the bike have a choke when it is fuel injected? The weather is warm out and would not think a choke would be needed. As always thanks for everyones help. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	Back fire tmgadget ....sorry, can't help you with the backfire question. Someone will chime in with some info for you on that. As far as the choke question, its not a choke at all. Its purpose is to give you a fast idle on startup with it pulled. Mike __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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06-22-2008, 07:57 AM	#4
ruruson1 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 195	Back fire I have a 06 and Mine does it sometimes. I do not use the choke which is actually a fast idle. Our bikes are Fuel injected. Mine dosn't do it when you pull the fast idle out to start the engine. I also start mine in the winter with snow on the ground without pulling the fast idle out. I think its the engine just trying to get enough fuel to start. I also dosn't seem to do it after the engine is warmed up.
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