Hello all,
I am new to the forum as I recently purchased a 2012 Classic 500 with 7000 miles. After putting 1000 miles on it I noticed that the performance was suffering as it began hesitating / sputtering and finally it would start but not run. I went about routine maintenance. Along with a rear tire change, I took off the tank and replaced the fuel filter (it was cogged with rust colored material) and finally changed the oil and filter. I made sure that the oil is between the fill lines and it starts right away and idles well after it warms up. Here is where the problem starts, put into first gear and the throttle is unresponsive and only seems to get going with a little help from the clutch. Then it will go for a couple of seconds and start sputtering and the the metal cover that goes over the air filter will blast open as there is a backblast through the air filter. Any and all thought / comments are 100% appreciated.