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[Evangelion335]

I was in first gear, there was no downshifting. The rev limiter failed.

[Uber_Otter]

Originally Posted by Evangelion335

I was in first gear, there was no downshifting. The rev limiter failed.

Since you were going from 1st to second, the acceleration momentum could have kept it revving up. Did you notice a drop in acceleration right before you shifted? Im not sure if the limiter cuts fuel, spark or both, but it may have just kicked in. Or was it down hill at all? These little motors can take quite a beating and be fine.