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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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have you got enough info,NOW ?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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plenty
thanks for all the info
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: GreyGhost

Just ride it normally, don't rev it too high and don't lug it. Don't abuse it, don't baby it.
nailed it
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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500 MILES (OR SOMEWHERE CLOSE). 2200 - 4000 rpm - NO STEADY HIGHER SPEEDS (65MPH) -
Or you can always do like I always do... Slow Speeds for maybe 100 Miles - then go for it (I have never had a problem with this way??? and I have broke in dozens the same way)
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:00 AM
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Here's how...... http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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I agree with troutbum...worked perfectly for me!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Here's how...... http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Thats how I broke in my HQ build, had it done while on the Dyno. Once the break in procedures where completed the final tuning began. I have about 2k on the build and it doesn't burn a drop of oil and the compression is dead on where it should be and equal front to rear. Nice thing is I was able to just ride the damn bike without all the pu$$yfooting around.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Just ride it normally, don't rev it too high and don't lug it. Don't abuse it, don't baby it.
Bingo.
 
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