Break-in

[pg_rider]

I thought I'd bring up the old break-in argument again. Only this time I come armed with info! In the past I've always preached about the benefits of a "hard" break in, typically lasting about 150 miles. My opinion was formed after reading various articles by Kevin Cameron and Nick Ienatsch (quoting Rob Muzzy), as well as personal experience. I felt compelled to pass this info on in hopes that people wouldn't blindly follow the owners manual, which I believe is a cover-your-ass cop-out on the manufacturers part. So here, finally, is someone that has written what I consider a concise yet definitive explanation (with pictures!) of proper break in
procedures. Let the arguments begin!

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Paul

[cRa1g]

Paul,

I guess we'll have a great time breaking in the new racebike...right.

Year round riding / racing, here we come!

[RandyO]

I don't totally agree with the break-in advice you referenced, while I dom't think there is much wrong with the advice, it is my understanding that the purpose of break-in is heating/cooling cycles and surface hardening of the metals and the complete cooling between sessions should be stressed

[Edited on 9/24/01 by RandyO]

[pg_rider]

Paul, you're moving too?

Well, the Air Froce stipulates that their officers move every three years, which for me is November. I should be hearing within the next week or two what my next assignment will be, but it's looking like Los Angeles with a move date of ~February.

That is, of course, if we're not at war in which case they may delay all moves! We'll see...

[Stoneman]

Paul,

Debbie will miss you.

Wink Wink....

Bwaaaaa haaaaaa haaaaaa!!!!!! :o

[pg_rider]

Paul,

Debbie will miss you.

Wink Wink....

Just when I'd started to forget about that night, you go and bring it up again!

That was truly a night to remember. I just wish I COULD remember it!

[GadgettR1]

Just found this in one of my bookmarks.. check it out....


http://members.tripod.com/~ultimategixxer/techtips.html