i remember when i was a kid, and rev limiters were for sissies. all that translated to was i was lucky.

but these days, a rev limiter has saved my butt more than once. one time i didn't notice that a new throttle return spring had the end sticking out a little too far, and stuck the throttle 1/2 way open when i was working on it. it took a second or two to realize what was happening, and by the time i could respond, it was at the rev limit. might have done the same kind of damage without it.

i hope all turns out well for you.