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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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i purchase my new fatbob at the weekend ,anyone out there with running in info ,i hope its not going to rain ,
 
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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i purchase my new fatbob at the weekend ,anyone out there with running in info ,i hope its not going to rain ,
Is this a question? If so, my answer is: False!
 
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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Running in info - ride it gently until your used to the controls and handling then ride it like you stole it!
 
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Is this a question? If so, my answer is: False!
I thought the answer was "D" all the above?
 
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Is it 42?
 
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I think there's something lost in translation. I believe you're talking about "breaking it in"....which means the same as "running in"... Just don't hold the rpms at a steady level for any length of time. Vary your speed, and rpms for the first little while, say 500-1000 miles. Change the oil early and often for a good long running motor, and then ride it hard and keep it clean. You should easily get 100,000 miles out of it. Great choice! That's a super bike, especially for the Brit weather. You're going to love it. Last time I was in London I went to King's Row Harley. Is it still there?
 
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Aww come on...this scoop is all in the owner's manual. There's no secret handshakes here...
 

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Aww come on...this scoop is all in the owner's manual. There's no secret handshakes here...
 
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some do it by the book and others like the link below..

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

did mine in between the two..

son does his the mototune way

never had a issue with either,, but his is always faster..
 
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thanks sounds good to me ,the bikes from leeds harley,i manage to negotiate a sissybar thrown in ,i think i did ok thanks again , cant wait ,living the dream cheers
 



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