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How many hours does it take to break in a 4-wheeler?

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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 05:01 PM
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Default How many hours does it take to break in a 4-wheeler?

any replies would be appreciated
 
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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Default How many hours does it take to break in a 4-wheeler?

Polaris manual says one tank of fuel.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 07:07 PM
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Default How many hours does it take to break in a 4-wheeler?

I tend to go 10 hours of use before I really ride it hard and a total of 20 hours before riding it "normally." I also change the oil after the first 20 hours, unless the manual says to do it sooner.

I also like to check the valves after the first ten hours, and again at 20.

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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 11:00 PM
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Default How many hours does it take to break in a 4-wheeler?

In my ex I change the oil every 6 hours maybe the predator also if I can get enough oil filters. lol
 
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 05:31 PM
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Default How many hours does it take to break in a 4-wheeler?

Break-in depends on whether the motor is a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke. There are a lot of opinions of break-in on a 2-stroke. Most 4-stroke break-ins say to stay below 1/2 throttle for the first 5 - 10 hours and vary the RPMs. I can't remember where to find recommended break-ins on 2-strokes. But I bet some of the good engine builders on here can help you out.

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Old Dec 14, 2002 | 10:09 AM
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Default How many hours does it take to break in a 4-wheeler?

my 03 was 6 hours old and put it on the line at mt. morris for the gncc race. imo that you break them in the way your going to ride...
 
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