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Jagtint 01-20-2018 06:49 AM

Over revved and it died! Help!
 
i was being an idiot last night and showing off. My engine wasn’t warmed up yet and I over revved it a few times showing off how loud my pipes were. (Stupid I know!!) then it just died and won’t start. That ended my showing off and I was just embarrassed. I’ve never had any problems with it. What do you think I might have done?? How serious is it?

Mr-Mike 01-20-2018 06:55 AM

Just died? Nothing catastrophic, no oil everywhere? Can you get to the engine codes? Maybe clear them or disconnect the battery for a moment and try again?

Lambda 01-20-2018 06:56 AM

Define it wont start, i.e what symptoms does it have? It just spins and doesn't fire? does it sputter?

It's weird for an engine to break for going to the rev limiter, even if its cold, unless you do that every day, it isn't good to rev a cold engine but it shouldn't break because of that

prodrag1320 01-20-2018 07:04 AM

first real easy test,take the plugs out & put your thumb over each hole,crank the motor & see if you've got compression.over reving can cause valve float,resulting in bent valves.

Iceman24 01-20-2018 07:09 AM

Would be nice to know WTF you ride...moped, metric, Harley...???

Jagtint 01-20-2018 07:29 AM

Great advice so far, thanks guys! I’m on my way to get my bike trailer now. It is an 08 street glide with 30,000 miles

Mr-Mike 01-20-2018 07:55 AM


Originally Posted by prodrag1320 (Post 17013691)
first real easy test,take the plugs out & put your thumb over each hole,crank the motor & see if you've got compression.over reving can cause valve float,resulting in bent valves.

Right. Providing you can crank it. Dead vs won't start...

hrdtail78 01-20-2018 08:21 AM

Stock tune or do you have a tuner?

marcodarq 01-20-2018 08:47 AM

like others have said, we need a bit more data,,,,when you turn on the ignition switch does the bike have power? lights light up,,,,does it not have power? will it power up and crank,,,,,or no crank? If you get no electrical power, check your battery terminal connections,,,,maybe just vibed a battery connection loose....put up more data so we can try to help.
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EL in NH 01-20-2018 09:08 AM

Got fuel?


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