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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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Here u go..............read this.

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

Well, according to this article I did most things wrong, with the exception of changing the oil and filter.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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Just got my SGlide three weeks ago....dealer told me "70MPH and 3000RPM for the first 50 miles, then 80MPH and 3000RPM for the next 450". I was also told to vary the speed on a regular basis. Get out there and have some fun!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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Ok I took everyone's advice and just rode it anywhere between 55 and 70 and I put on over 300 miles, I have never exceeded 3k RPM yet but this thing is nice. Just got home off of RT 93 never seen so many bikes and fried my butt off at a tool both (EZ Pass next). Only seen one bike broken down a fairly new silver Ultra, the tow truck was right behind her. The only other complaint I have is the windshield either it's too short or too tall. I'm going to have the dealer check the transmission makes a weird sound after it gets hot and I shift, although the shifting is smooth sounds like kling.
 
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