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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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So I just got my first Harley, 2010 fatboy lo. She's so beautiful! The sales men was quick to tell me how to break her in to which I was very greatful, what he didnt tell me was how will I or will I know if I have done anything wrong? Is it somthing I should really worrie about. I've just been taking it easy shifting when the "m.o.m" says I should. Is there anything else I could be doing?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Welcome to the forums and congrats on a nice new HD.
Vary the RPMs which means stay away from the freeways for awhile.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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+1 .... and welcome
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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Welcome aboard...ride her like you stole it
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Just follow the instructions in the owners manual. Keep the rpms up by using the shift points indicated.so you don't lug the engine. Welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by cacardon
So I just got my first Harley, 2010 fatboy lo. She's so beautiful! The sales men was quick to tell me how to break her in to which I was very greatful, what he didnt tell me was how will I or will I know if I have done anything wrong? Is it somthing I should really worrie about. I've just been taking it easy shifting when the "m.o.m" says I should. Is there anything else I could be doing?
Enjoy your new Fatboy...just ride ..all will be fine
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Congrats ull love the bike. Just broke two new ones in and i did it by the book, kept the rpms up and varied them for 500 miles and had them serviced at 1000.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Good choice and welcome aboard.Easy does it for awile. Perhaps change the oil before the dealer 1000 mile mark.
 
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