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outbackmytrack
6/21/2016 9:24pm
6/21/2016 9:24pm
Last time 2 factory engines failed same day?
What we know? Both bikes went smoking or steaming before they shut down.
Anyone have experience with a meltdown that looked similar?
Pulp show they mentioned water pump seal and also discussed the wrong map (lean fuel=heat).
From my couch it looked as though the water pump seal or shaft failed and they over heated.
An abnormal amount of those first 2014 pump shafts did fail, looks like maybe the team received a bad batch?
Let's never point our finger at an individual unless we have proof.
What do you all think? Any insiders have the goods?
What we know? Both bikes went smoking or steaming before they shut down.
Anyone have experience with a meltdown that looked similar?
Pulp show they mentioned water pump seal and also discussed the wrong map (lean fuel=heat).
From my couch it looked as though the water pump seal or shaft failed and they over heated.
An abnormal amount of those first 2014 pump shafts did fail, looks like maybe the team received a bad batch?
Let's never point our finger at an individual unless we have proof.
What do you all think? Any insiders have the goods?
- Water pumps seals
- Wrong EFI map that leaned the bikes out too much
Put your tin foil hat on...... he said there was also some industry rumblings that it was intentional because both Martin's are leaving for other 250 teams.
The Shop
Water pump seals...meh I feel like we have that figured out by now.
But you never know
On that model, the crankcase vent is a few inches below the water pump.
That smoke looked blue to me on the broadcast...
For those who don't know:
White smoke = coolant / steam
black smoke = unburned fuel
blue smoke = engine oil
Lean map makes sense.
Had to be some heated calls on monday from japan to star though!!!!!!! You idiot....you bring shame on yamaha....
Pit Row
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