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lets hear some opinions on how ppl should break their engines in (take it easy or rode like you stole it) and how ppl did break in their engines....
Off the top of my head, I'd suggest reading the manual and following what it says... *shrug*
I mean... the engineers that designed it might have an idea of how to make it last a while... but I could be wrong.... nevermind... just drain the oil out, crank it up in the driveway and run the engine up to redline and hold it there a few minutes....
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nevermind... just drain the oil out, crank it up in the driveway and run the engine up to redline and hold it there a few minutes....
Fill the crank case with Marvel Mystery Oil to scrub all the metal inside the engine REAL clean!!!!
