I have special ignition system made in Thailand.Called a BRT-Tis .It has a programmable rev limit to 16000 rpm and fully adjustable timing across 30 programmable steps. I change about 1/2 a deg every 500 rpm but that is totally variable. It also has a two map memory to so I can change maps from a push button switch on the bar or through a relay controlled by a nitrous controller like a mini NOS.
The problem is And I spend months on the phone with MSD and Dave Daugren at EMS.The 250 ninja pickups don't talk to any regular ignition units . Something about the pulse width. The only solution was to make something $$$$$ or run universal pick ups and no charging system .Or mount a pick up through the cam cover. None of those solution cost 300 dollars and works perfectly like the BRT-Tis.So I was very happy when I found it.I also adapted an 88-94 ignition system that raised my limit and advanced the ignition but was not adjustable.
As for testing. I use a duyo for all my testing. Then the 1/4 mile track.And once everything is ready I go for the mile.
The plan is to build the system off the bike and (like you said) Fire the system and measure two things.How much dose the weight of the bottle change with 10sec of activation.
And how much pressure will the bottle have after 10 sec of activation.
Once I get it on the bike I will go to the dyno.
There I will be looking for Power increase and A/F ratio.
Going with a dry shot is NOT what I want to do.But it is not out of the question . The engine runs with very good power at 12to1 then as I add timing it makes great power and goes to close 15 to 1 .If I take away the timing and given enough octane it may work.
Blowing a hole in a piston is one reason I got away from the thin crown cast pistons the bike came with .(Edited)
Now that the war in Bangkok is over They will ship my belly pan . So I will have a oil catch and oil absorbent mats in the pan.
I also have the rods from carrillo