Two Up Riding Before Engine Break-in
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Two Up Riding Before Engine Break-in
Looking for feedback on doing two-up riding before engine is broken in. Odometer is +- 200 miles.
I don't see anything in the manual not to do it.
Many thanks!
I don't see anything in the manual not to do it.
Many thanks!
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It's actually better for it. Adds additional load to the engine, which blows the rings out.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
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Rings are usually seated in, in the 1st 50 miles... after that just ride it normally, I like to change the 1st oils between 500- 1000 miles to be rid of metal particles floating around.
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Ain't that the truth. Two up could be anything from 200 to 600lbs...lol
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Probably about 90%. I change at 200, 1,000 and switch to synthetic at the 5,000.
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Ok........can I send you the bill if I do have problems 
Yea forgot about them big one's.
Thanks on the congrats. What a difference between the '15 FXDL and my
'12 Sportster 1200C.
Thanks for the link. Yea controversial to say the least.
Brave soul but thinking like my new HD is like a new bride ya know.
Thanks on the congrats. What a difference between the '15 FXDL and my
'12 Sportster 1200C.
It's actually better for it. Adds additional load to the engine, which blows the rings out.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Brave soul but thinking like my new HD is like a new bride ya know.
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When I bought my bike, I was in the car, so I had delivered. That weekend, I rode it on the highway 50 miles back to the dearkership, at 50-70mph but varying my speeds and I've never had an issue. So with 2 riders, I don't know how it is hurt it.