103 Big Bore Break In
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Tourer
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From: Delray Beach, FL
103 Big Bore Break In
Just had the 103 kit with 255 cams installed over the weekend and wanted to get some advise on the break in. The bike has 10K on it so I need to just break in the top end. The Mechanic said that Harleys are broken in after 7 miles. I also have been told 50 and 500. I can already tell a huge increase in power and torque but haven't gotten on it past 3500 yet. Can't wait to ride it like a raped ape!
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From: Virginia
I just did the 95 kit in my bike last weekend - I put the bike in 3rd gear and ran it from 30mph - 60mph 10 times, letting the engine/tranny slow the bike down. Now I'm going to ride it not race it and change the oil at 500 and the oil and filter at 1000 after that I'm going to consider it complete.
You will probably see a wide range of answers to your question. Good luck.
You will probably see a wide range of answers to your question. Good luck.
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From: Po-Dunk Looziana
I just did the 95 kit in my bike last weekend - I put the bike in 3rd gear and ran it from 30mph - 60mph 10 times, letting the engine/tranny slow the bike down. Now I'm going to ride it not race it and change the oil at 500 and the oil and filter at 1000 after that I'm going to consider it complete.
You will probably see a wide range of answers to your question. Good luck.
You will probably see a wide range of answers to your question. Good luck.
Road Master
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From: nw alabama
like you said, you are just seating the rings,, 100 miles should be more than enough to get um seated ... ride it like you stole it....be safe and enjoy.. its a full grown bike, dont baby it too much or the rings will never seat
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I did the same build in November at the Dealer. The mechanic told me to keep it under 4000rpm and to not run it for long distances for the first 500 miles. I basically broke it in like a new engine and she runs great.
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For those like me that need a rationale for a claim
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Read this and then you'll understand. I'm telling you it works!
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Read this and then you'll understand. I'm telling you it works!
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For those like me that need a rationale for a claim
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Read this and then you'll understand. I'm telling you it works!
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Read this and then you'll understand. I'm telling you it works!
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