Could be time for a tune up.
Usually a sputtering muffler means that a new catalytic converter is needed. The sputtering sound is the car misfiring.
generally too rich somewhere. if sputtering 1/2-3/4 needle is too rich. if sputtering at wot, main jet is too rich.in generalsputter=rich, BOOWAHH sound=lean
check timing. timing advance. or slack in timing chain/belt
That is the air compressor for the ride leveling feature. It adjusts the rear air shocks when the back seat is occupied, or when passengers get out.
Old-style army jeeps were known for their rough engine operation, often described as "coughing" or "sputtering" and "clattering."
Your switch on the end of the turn signal arm has gone bad ( this is common on these models). It can be costly or difficult to replace
Sputtering is almost like a person spitting. The car runs but it doesn't have full power, could actually sound like someone spitting. Missing is when there is a consistent and constant slight jerking or vibration. Unless it is really bad it is hard to feel.
MINE SOUND LIKE A TEN
Turn signal switch.
may sound like a joke, but isn't. the firing order is 123456
Pretty much... All Ducati twins seem to have a rough sounding idle. You can hear the clutch rattle and the cylinders make a sputtering sound sometimes... but they sound beautiful revved up. Cheers from citybiker!
CHECK YOUR OIL LEVEL