Break In period
Break In period
So, I know there is a break in period for new engine work, cams, factory, etc, however I DON'T know if there is a period that's the same for new pipes, and an air cleaner? Want to make sure I don't ruin any new parts before I buy them. I have a couple long trips coming up, and if I need to do a break in period, it means waiting to buy the parts.
Thanks,
Jess
Thanks,
Jess
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I will add that you should ride as usual with your new toys twist it or milk it that's up to you and your riding style, but check your flange bolts after 50 miles if they are still nice and snug the way you put them on your golden forget about it and show those babies off! If they came a little loose tighten them and it should not re-occur. Do not over tighten them or use any sort of locktite, check all your bolts while your at it one time and then forget about just ride!
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I have heard many people say that a cars performance exhaust will sound a bit better once its got a few miles on it and "broken in". I remember mustang guys raving about the prochamber and x pipe midpipes. I always thought my h pipe sounded the best from day one.
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What break-in period? It has actually been proven that babying a motor for a period of time will not have any positive benefit to the lift of the motor. Getting on the bike, starting it, letting it warm up, and then riding it like you stole it is the best way to break your motor in. I reference the below article for reading, pretty interesting stuff... I've followed this method for numerous types of motors now, from race ATVs, utlity ATVs, sport bikes , all without issues, actually running stronger because of the method chosen for break-in.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
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What break-in period? It has actually been proven that babying a motor for a period of time will not have any positive benefit to the lift of the motor. Getting on the bike, starting it, letting it warm up, and then riding it like you stole it is the best way to break your motor in. I reference the below article for reading, pretty interesting stuff... I've followed this method for numerous types of motors now, from race ATVs, utlity ATVs, sport bikes , all without issues, actually running stronger because of the method chosen for break-in.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
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