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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by n8dc
10 to 20 minutes at about 2k rpm for a car cam so ...
Apples and oranges.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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What's to break in? Ride it reasonably from the shop to the highway then let 'er rip.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Yep, the 'break in' period mostly concerns seating of the rings to the cylinders. No such problem with the cams. I'd take it easy for first couple hundred at least, just for peace of mind, but no worries IMHO.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Broke it in very well on the way home.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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Drive the **** right out of it! WOT
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by palatium
hey guys is there a break in period for a new cam install ? such as run it at certain rpm and change oil or anything like that ?
My cam break-in period was the time it took to ride the bike from the mechanic's rack around back of the shop to the dyno room. Bike runs awesome!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 04:22 AM
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No breakin time for a roller cam!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by palatium
hey guys is there a break in period for a new cam install ? such as run it at certain rpm and change oil or anything like that ?

There is nothing to break in with a cam install.................just as long as the tune matches the build, ride it like you stole it.

Steve
 
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I asked the same question and the stealer told me to just ride it. Have fun !!!!
 
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This is exciting.... I have 120 mild, not gone over 3,000rpm miles on new set up.
Tomorrow I am goin to "Send it"
 
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