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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 09:25 PM
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hey guys how should i go about breakin it in the dealer said 6 tanks of gas or 20 hours please give me some advice
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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go to the site below. I don't know if it's true or not, but it makes for some interesting reading.



www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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Interesting! Because i have to break in my mojave!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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ha that is very interesting i just dont kno what to do i want the motor to run good and i dont wanna chance it by doin somethin wrong
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 03:43 AM
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i would run it good to seal the rings.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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But why woul the bike shops tell us to run them easy!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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It should explain how to break it in within the owners manual.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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I've read that entire website. For racing and strickly a rebuilt top engine, it makes some sense. I wonder about the longevity of the engine from a bearing and gear standpoint though.

/Jon
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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I broke mine in slow for about 2 hours, and then rode it like I would normally ride it. I've had no problems. Everything I have ever owned i break in slow and easy for a few hours and then ride it like I normally would. I've never had any problems.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 03:16 PM
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Never take the advice of a dealer or anyone else.

Like Coyotechaser said: Use your owners manual, it should tell you how to break-in.
 
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