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Sep 14, 2013 | 10:04 AM

#11

94ruck

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From: Texas

I gotta kick out of it! Funny stuff! I had 1300 miles on mine before i got back to do the first oil change in all 3 reservoirs...nothing serious and all fluids were clean. I rode tripped mine after 200 miles but took it easy enough. I got 2500 miles on it and wouldn't even know where red line was!

Sep 14, 2013 | 10:06 AM

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StrokedNBored

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From: Austin,Tx

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman24

Don't know where you got the new motor break-in tips, but definitely nothing I'd try. I use MototuneUSA's new engine break-in to seat the rings (http://mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm), but nothing near red-line, power-shifting & hill-climbing. Guess you'll see how things worked...over time.

I'm not sure people picked up on the sarcasm in the OP.

Sep 14, 2013 | 11:06 AM

#13

Herksuper

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From: Spring Lake

But did you do the burnout that's required to properly break in the seals and rear tire?

Sep 14, 2013 | 12:55 PM

#14

hdbob2006

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From: Illinois

How often do you change the air in your tires?

Sep 14, 2013 | 12:59 PM

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Herksuper

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I read on the interwebs that if you use nitrogen instead of regular air, you can go 10k between air changes.

Sep 14, 2013 | 01:10 PM

#16

heritageblue2013

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From: Running with the gators

I drained out the engine oil in mine, then rode it for fifteen minutes to get it red hot. Then let it cool to the touch then refill with Amsoil Lucius, redline mix. I also use Amsoil in my tires as it adds cushion to the ride, just make sure it's 90 weight if your over 200 lbs.

Sep 14, 2013 | 01:19 PM

#17

StrokedNBored

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From: Austin,Tx

Don't forget to re-pack the muffler bearings as Harley still hasn't switched to a sealed cartridge design... i hear that'll be coming on the 2015's but only on the CVO's

Sep 14, 2013 | 02:10 PM

#18

GriffinDenim13FLHX

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From: Meridian, Idaho

Real good tips on here. Good to know.
Change air in tires every ten thousand, drain oil ride for fifteen minutes, fill tires with Amsoil, Long uphill climbs slow speed in 5th gear. Man these are all GREAT tips!