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Jan 9, 2012 | 02:00 PM

#61

Fat Cat

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Joined: Jan 2011

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From: New Orleans area

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Originally Posted by SG_Dave

I don't think I was calling anyone a poser. That's not something I would do. I was stating my experience relative to breaking in a motorcycle. Not to project that I know more than you or anyone else but that it has worked well for me with a lot of bikes over a lot of time. Posts 33, 34, and 50 specifically referenced my comment. I have no problem with anyone disagreeing with me. Do what you want. I'll do the same.

I'm agreeing and I'm good with that.

Jan 9, 2012 | 03:10 PM

#62

iclick

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Joined: Sep 2005

Posts: 11,615

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

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Originally Posted by beary

No expert agrees that synthetic oil is a good oil during break in, so I don't know why manufacturers put it in new vehicles.

I suspect those that install synthetic oil at the factory perform some form of engine break-in procedure after assembly. I always use a good fossil oil in my new engines for about 2000 miles (Castrol GTX 20w50 for Harleys), changed at 500 and again at 1000, then after 2000 miles I change to synthetic. The next oil change is at 5000 and every 5000 thereafter.

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I will change the oil of my CVO before I break it in. (if I ever get one)

Hadn't thought about it, as a new CVO is clearly not in my future plans for various reasons, but if it were I would probably do as you suggest.

Jan 9, 2012 | 05:16 PM

#63

J-Rod75

Cruiser

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 121

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From: Peru, NY

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Originally Posted by HTNHARD

Ride it like you normally would. True story, I bought a bike and a week later my buddy bought the exact same bike. He beat the crap out it right away while I somewhat babied mine. His was always faster..

I can second that story....I've always broke my bikes in like I"m gonna drive em....never had a problem at all---U don't have to smash the rev limiter every time you take off....but drive it like you're going to!