Breaking in a Harley
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Hartford, AL
I see people advise to "ride it like you stole it" and think that is poor advice. I doubt the average thief really cares about your bike or car and is likely to abuse it. Just watch the daily "car chase news clips" to know that. Anyway, treat it like you want it to last a few years and you will do fine. As many said, the OM gives good advice.
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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Forget about "ride it like you stole it," which in most people's cases really is, "ride it like you bought it and it has a warranty," lol.
Ride it like you built it!
After all the work that goes into a frame up build you just won't be able to bring yourself to do anything but break it in right.
Ride it like you built it!
After all the work that goes into a frame up build you just won't be able to bring yourself to do anything but break it in right.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Martinsburg, WV
Miles 1-250 - The bike can only be ran 15 minutes at a time. To ensure proper heat cycles, the first 500 miles should be done between approximately 16 bars while riding 15 minutes then stopping at a bar for a drink so the bike can cool.
Miles 250-500 - The rpms need to vary. After the 16 (or so) drinks at the 16 different bars, typical impared motor vehicle operation should allow constant revving of the engine and spontaneous deceleration. Blipping the throttle at every stop will help insure that the motorcycle does not shut itself off at idle.
Miles 500-1000 ???
Miles 1000+ profit.
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