popping

[itchin]

I may be full of S*&T but it just occured to me that allthe popping is going on during decel. My own experience is when i'am down shifting. You shift to a lower gear, try and match the revs with the throttle( not easy to do ) and let the clutch out. The engine revs , as the revs start to slow the popping starts. So, my question is, would a slipper clutch help any or am i barking up the wrong tree? Does anybody even make one for S3. What ya think?

[xenarchi]

It can be the same with any bike. When you leave the throttle open during down shift you are naturally going to get a pop of sorts. My Warrior does it. It can be a number of things. I know I play with the throttle on decel because I enjoy a good pop. If I get of the gas quicker on decel she won't pop.

[roller]

From what I have read here it seems that the 1050 bikes with TORS and Tune do not pop, however the 955 bikes with TORS and Tune do pop on decel. I think that the secondary air injection system causes the popping. I think the only way to stop the popping would be to remove the air injection system. Some say the popping is from a lean condition, however Formula One cars pop on decel, and I believe those engines to be perfectly tuned.

[Geof3]

The S3 doesn't need a slipper clutch... it would be redundant.

For those having issues with popping... Make sure all of your joints are truly sealed... mine weren't. MAkes a difference...

[kuhlka]

I removed the SAI and installed a non-SAI tune. No more popping, banging, or other loud noises anymore.