G'day sparker,
That doesn't sound like over-revving to me. Governed speed no load would be around 3100-3200rpm.
The specs for a couple of real OHV Hondas;
GXV140: Idle 2100 +/- 150 Governed No Load 3100 +/- 100rpm
GXV160: Idle 1700 +/- 150 Governed No Load 3200 +/- 100rpm
Cheers,
Gadge
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