R1100RS mystery

[rob <obray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

All,

A few months back, my fuel pump failed on one of my favorite
California roads, Hwy 25. Pushed it a mile back to Hollister
then trailered it home eventually. Wanting to try again, I went
down a few weeks back to try again.'Twas not to be...

There is a straight section, maybe 4-5 miles straight and clear,
with enough clear visibility to safely (as for JohnQLaw) ratchet
speeds up. I got up to an indicated 110 mph and the bike suddenly
started to "backpedal". It would choke up with throttle applied,
and when I pulled over, it would not idle. No bad noises, no smoke,
no obvious signs of doom. It seemed that it was running on one cylinder.

Rode to Hollister and pulled the plugs; both caps firmly on and
correct in their threads. I rode the 100 miles home, as I had no other
options. Kept the revs up hoping to lessen any load on the motor.

The exhaust seems to have taken on a "golden" hue, which concerns me.
Perhaps gas continued on the non-operative cylinder?

Any and all suggestions as to where to investigate are appreciated,
before I take it to the dealer who'll charge me $85 just to look at it!

Thanks!


Rob

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