i've read in some messages about if you don't brake a four wheeler in good it will mess up the performance of it up. because they won't run rite ideling or in some cases running wide opean.

Why is this?

And how are you saposed to properly break in a four wheeler, because i'm getting a new ozark in a mounth or so and i don't want to break it in wrong.

Thanks,
MuddSlinger

 

I rode my Z once before I took it to a motocross track and I caint say I was easy on it. But I have not noticed any problems at all. It runs great.

 

I was easy on mine for about a day then got on it hard. Haven't had any problems at all.I got mine the day it came out, and it runs great.

 

When you get the quad the manual will have break in instructions. Usually there is a 10 hr break in period where you shouldn't rev it too high or idle it too long. The theory is that the moving parts in your engine need to shape and form together, some metal will actually shave off inside your engine. Then after the first 10 hours you do a service on it. Valves, oil, etc......

 

I'd listen to bsb64. I have two Vinsons. One I broke in properly, the second I rode hard from day one. I can tell you the second one is now a different animal than the first. It's noisier but performs similarly to the first. If I had to do it again, I'd follow the manual.

Hope this helps.
Mark

 

As a Mechanic I can say the break in period is critical, Piston rings need to wear to the cylinder bore, bearings wear in to the crankshaft, Cams have to wear to the valve train, etc. This is NOT to say you have to baby it, but take it easy for a day or two and in the long run it will pay off.
Dump the oil and filter after 8 to 10 hours, check for loose bolts etc, check for leaks etc, then run it's guts out. Small price to pay and the motor will last longer. I have an '85 Honda ATC 200X that is still running very good and has had only new rings and valve seals, I also had a XR200 bike that still runs and now needs the top end re-done, believe me these bikes have been run hard!!

KFXBob

 

do i need to get the valves re adjusted after i brake it in or do i just need to change the oil?

 

According to the book, just the oil needs serviced, valves need checked after 1 month of rideing and again after 6 months of rideing. I change the oil more often when in water or mud etc. I usually change my oil after 2 rides at the dunes, since that is where it gets run the hardest, 6 or 8 bucks for good 4 cycle motorcycle oil is cheap insurance to make sure no sand or water gets left in the motor.

Good luck

KFXBob

 

Darn, I hope I didn't hurt my new Beartracker. The first thing we did was blast around in the backyard and then rode miles and miles of dirt roads near my house. I've only had it a couple of weeks and went through about 3 1/2 to 4 tanks of gas.