Vinson maintenance question
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I just bought a new Vinson and have a few questions. The guy at dealership said I "should not baby' the engine, just run it normal. The manual says to not exceed half throttle for the first 10 hours. Which is correct? The dealer said I should get the first servicing (oil change) after 40 hour of use. The manual says after 100 miles (about 10 hours). Should I go with what the dealer is saying or insist on an earlier service? Any advice appreciated!!!
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I just finished up my 10 hours on the Vinson. I started opening it up around 9.5 hours but before that i babyed it. I have about 80 miles on it and it is awesome to be able to open it up and lift that front end up now!!! Listen to the manual, and do a 10 hour break in period, that would be my suggestion.
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i let mine have it the first time i rode it. i've got 160 miles on it now and it still runs like it did when it was new. i'm going to change the oil this weekend. i haven't decided how often to change the oil, but a car is 3000 miles. i'm fixing to put a jet kit and a hmf pipe on it and see what it can do.
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Originally posted by: dbuz
i let mine have it the first time i rode it. i've got 160 miles on it now and it still runs like it did when it was new. i'm going to change the oil this weekend. i haven't decided how often to change the oil, but a car is 3000 miles. i'm fixing to put a jet kit and a hmf pipe on it and see what it can do.
i let mine have it the first time i rode it. i've got 160 miles on it now and it still runs like it did when it was new. i'm going to change the oil this weekend. i haven't decided how often to change the oil, but a car is 3000 miles. i'm fixing to put a jet kit and a hmf pipe on it and see what it can do.
Yea, but a car does not spin at half the RPMs a quad does.....
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well first off ...you should change the oil after the 10hour mark....This is a must do thing. And as far as babying the machine ...that is a farce. If you want the rings to seat properly you must gewt on it every now and then. I wouldnt go all out for the first ten hours but i wouldnt baby it either.. Here is a link i do believe everyone should read.
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I'd follow the manual. I have two Vinsons. I followed the manual and took it easy with the first one. On the second, I rode it hard the very first time out. Now I have over 1300 mi on each and I can tell you they are two different machines. The engine of the first is smoother, and not as noisy. If I had to do it again, I'd follow the manual just for the peace of mind.
Also, change the oil twice a year regardless of mileage. Oil degrades the older it gets. I change mine once in Nov (10-40w) for winter riding and once in June (20-50w). It's cheap insurance.
Hope this helps.
Mark
Also, change the oil twice a year regardless of mileage. Oil degrades the older it gets. I change mine once in Nov (10-40w) for winter riding and once in June (20-50w). It's cheap insurance.
Hope this helps.
Mark
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