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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Default Better with age?

I got 4700 on the WG now and it seems to run better as each mile passes. Did services at 1000 and 3000. Dynoed at 2500. Still runs better/smoother/pulls harder&nbsp\\;today that it did at 3000 miles.
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Anyone have the same experience?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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It may have a lot to do with the full break in being complete. Less internal friction.
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My '08 WG has 13,000 miles on it and is running as smooth and strong as it ever did.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 04:49 AM
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Definately. I have always noticed with my scoots that they start to run their best around 5-8k miles. Enjoy....
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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&nbsp\\;I love mine to 4850 miles still the best thing sence peanut butter and jelly enjoy it
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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Noticed mine got in full stride at about 4500 could be I started riding it harder then as well
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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I agree the better with age. I find mine runs stronger than it did new. It sounds better also.
 
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