the Williamsburg bridge. I had about +100 miles on the kit before
taking it over the bridge. I hadn't tested it on any inclines though.
I wasn't even close to pushing the bike hard, I was off the throttle
for at least 10 sec when it happened and was only about 3/4 throttle
up till then. I'm certain it wasn't an airleak, possibIy a fuel supply issue.
I guess it's no joke that these kits are fragile at the start. Lesson learned.
Fingers crossed it was a soft seize. I won't be able to pull the engine
apart till at least Friday. I'll have pics and an analysis. Sigh.
off the throttle means no gas/oil mix is getting in the cylinder to keep it cool. when bombing hills, you gotta stay on the throttle, or at least blip it every couple seconds.
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Possibly... I definitely got nervous approaching the crest of the bridge and was intentionally easing off the throttle. I sensed it happening, I heard the cylinder starting to ring, that's when I let off. Then like 10-15 sec later, pop, zink! I'll post damage photos by this weekend.
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