Fire in Carb air intake chamber

[dmf1]

was trying to start my 67 shovel and gas in the carb air intake caught fire. It burned for a little while and I had a couple of more flare ups before the bike started and ran fine. anyone know why I would have had this fire? Its not something I have had happen before.

[51Hog]

It was probably just flooded and backfired.
It does not necessarily mean that anything is wrong if the bike runs right.

[Cotten]

Improper timing or valve adjustment can cause a "frontfire" but by far the most common cause is a vacuum leak.

If the problem re-occurs,
Please pressuretest your manifold assembly as per http://virtualindian.org/11techleaktest.html to absolutely eliminate this possiblility, and avoid torching your machine to the ground.

....Cotten

[51Hog]

Also, if the cylinder does not make it past tdc when cranking the machine while it is flooded can cause a front fire. Commonly called back fire through the carb.