High Speed Engine Cut Out
I have a 1988 XT600Z Tenere which when ridden hard will cut out for a split second before reaching peak revs. I usually back off as a precaution as it feels like a seizure. The bike has always done it and I have assumed it is either rev limiter coming in too soon (do they have one?) or fuel starvation caused by my in-line filters. The other day I was in a BIG hurry due to a domestic emergency at home and held her open when the usual cut out occurred, but did not back off and the bike seemed to go for a full seizure. I whipped the clutch in and coasted to the hard shoulder expecting it to have locked up solid but it simply started up again on the electric starter. Everthing seems OK (no smoke) apart from a 'tinking' sound which I can't decide is new or me being paranoid. The engine had a complete rebuild about 6k miles ago prior to Morocco trip and has always been silent (i.e. no rattles etc.). I give the old girl a thorough service every 2-3k miles and generally pamper it. Before I strip it to see what mechanical damage may have occurred (if any...) has anyone else experienced these symptoms and if so was it a seizure? Any ideas?
Regards,
Craig Exley
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