how critical is proper break-in
#12
RE: how critical is proper break-in
i wonder why kaw says in the manual that you arent supposed to go over 4000 for the first 500 miles?? then 6000 from 500 to 1000? i just wanna feel some of the power that my ride has and at 4,000 - feels like im riding my 250
#13
RE: how critical is proper break-in
I got this link from dragone#19. as a profrssional auto tech i have found this quite interesting.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
you have to decide for yourself
Good luck
That is the way i decided to go with my new V2K
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
you have to decide for yourself
Good luck
That is the way i decided to go with my new V2K
#14
RE: how critical is proper break-in
Keep in mind, "manuals" are reviewed by lawyers who want to minimize claims. The recommendations will be on the idiot-proof conservative side. Frankly, (and in total agreement with Drag) I think you need to go through the entire rev range (I'm not talking banging the rev-limiter or stupid crap) to get a good mating of the parts. Just make sure the bike is warmed-up, everything's tight, and don't overdo it.
#15
RE: how critical is proper break-in
You actually want to rip on the thing during break in. You want a lot of cylinder pressure which causes the rings to spread outward, thus shoving them into the cylinder walls and properly seating.
#17
RE: how critical is proper break-in
ORIGINAL: Quick VR4
You actually want to rip on the thing during break in. You want a lot of cylinder pressure which causes the rings to spread outward, thus shoving them into the cylinder walls and properly seating.
You actually want to rip on the thing during break in. You want a lot of cylinder pressure which causes the rings to spread outward, thus shoving them into the cylinder walls and properly seating.
#18
RE: how critical is proper break-in
ORIGINAL: niklucas
Well I would debate that. This is bound to happen over time, even if you go easy on the throttle, on the other hand metal parts are never alligned perfectly on assembly and putting too much stress on them from the start doesn't pay off. All that said, I think it is just as bad to rev the engine all the way when its still cold.
ORIGINAL: Quick VR4
You actually want to rip on the thing during break in. You want a lot of cylinder pressure which causes the rings to spread outward, thus shoving them into the cylinder walls and properly seating.
You actually want to rip on the thing during break in. You want a lot of cylinder pressure which causes the rings to spread outward, thus shoving them into the cylinder walls and properly seating.
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