Break-In
#11
10-03-2007, 04:30 PM
#12
10-03-2007, 06:55 PM
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RE: Break-In
ORIGINAL: pwnzilla
All I'm saying is I think the factory recommendation of 1,000 miles is too conservative, and the bike should be broke-in to fit each persons riding style, e.g. if you want to run it hard then run it hard from the beginning instead of babying and then when you get it on it something flys apart. Like I said above this just my way and to each their own, time will tell if it matters.
All I'm saying is I think the factory recommendation of 1,000 miles is too conservative, and the bike should be broke-in to fit each persons riding style, e.g. if you want to run it hard then run it hard from the beginning instead of babying and then when you get it on it something flys apart. Like I said above this just my way and to each their own, time will tell if it matters.
By the way, I like your OrkBoyz avatar. Are you a Warhammer man?
#13
10-04-2007, 04:40 AM
RE: Break-In
You guys confuse me with references to a "factory recommendation of 1,000 miles". Where does this come from? Does the US owner's manual say something different from the European one?
My (European) owner's manual has engine break-in recommendations covering the first 500 miles. Nothing after that. So the recommended break-in period I am sticking to is 500 miles. I should pass the 500mark on the way home from work tomorrow, so that's it. Family commitments permitting, if I get a chance Iwill take the bike out for a more energetic ride at the weekend because, as far as I am concerned, the factory recommendations say it's now ready to roll.
My (European) owner's manual has engine break-in recommendations covering the first 500 miles. Nothing after that. So the recommended break-in period I am sticking to is 500 miles. I should pass the 500mark on the way home from work tomorrow, so that's it. Family commitments permitting, if I get a chance Iwill take the bike out for a more energetic ride at the weekend because, as far as I am concerned, the factory recommendations say it's now ready to roll.
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10-04-2007, 05:22 AM
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RE: Break-In
As long as your rings seat properly to give you good compression and prevent blowby, you are good to go. The other thing to keep in mind is the seating of the bearings. NOt sure about things internal to a Harley engine, but with a car, if ou beat on it too early in the breakin process, you can spin one and cause a lot of issues.
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10-04-2007, 09:20 AM
#17
10-04-2007, 09:27 AM
RE: Break-In
I think there should still be a break-in period, but it should be a more aggressive break in. For instance, the 1200R was ridden hard from the first day and it doesn't have any leaks or anything like that because everything sealed properly. The 883R was babied quite a bit more, and now it burns oil...
#19
10-04-2007, 11:36 AM
RE: Break-In
My manual says "first 500 miles". All it says is to keep the RPMs low (below 4000). Got the bike about 3 weeks ago and have been opening it up little by little just like the manufacturer specified. I can feel the engine loosening up with every mile. Not sure if running it hard from the get go would have made a difference or not. But with all the service horror stories I've heard, I'd prefer avoiding any issues and just comply. This way, when something does go wrong, I can look the service manager square in the eye and say, I followed HD's recommendations to the tee.
#20
10-04-2007, 03:51 PM
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