I will of course read the owners manual. What has been practical experience with these procedures?
I'm interested in "do's and dont's" from owners and others, that are not "beginners" such as I am.

Many thanks to all that have responded to my posts for information. It has been very helpful.
The machine is due in next week.

Oh yes, when can I get a good cover for this ATV?

 

I have always had good luck with the "Ride it the way you will ride it" method. After all, you are breaking it into your conditions....

 

Most ranchers are almost broke in by the time you get them..but to be on the safe side with your $5K machine here is how i break in all new engines:very common question...but also the most important Here is how i personly break in new engines that I rebuild:
1. Let idle for 5 min, then shut down and let cool for 30 min.(this lets heat bleed into the cooling fins)
2. start it up and put around gently for about 10-15 min then let it cool another 30 min
3. you now can have some fun but avoid lugging it or reving it up to high, and no full throttle.
4. after 2 tanks you can floor it but dont hold it there for long
5. after 5 tanks you are free..just change the oil and let er rip..
Joe

 

i was the third person to sit on my rancher. the person who assembled it out of the crate, the dealer that loaded it into my truck, then me..

2000 trx350fe....ORANGE!!!!!