Breaking in a new limited

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Aug 10, 2014 | 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pepe3rd1

I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a 2014 Ultra Limited, Amber Whiskey and Vivid black. Looking to do what I did on my 2012 FLHTK and install T-man 555's with V&H Tru Duals, Monster ovals, SE Pro tuner, with a screaming eagle air agitator kit, then dyne-tuned.
The question is:
Should I wait and do it after I achieve 500 miles or have them do install at time of purchase.
I've heard that they can break-in on the dyne machine, but that sounds really scary.
Any thoughts?

It's not time and miles as much as it is heat cycles to seat and condition gaskets and O-rings and the mating surfaces and such. Tolerances these days are much closer than they used to be when the bearings were "tight" or the rings needed seated because the cylinders weren't perfectly round.

Mark

Aug 10, 2014 | 09:59 PM

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Lawleywood

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I have a new Limited myself. I have done a Stage 1 intake, slip ons, decatted the head pipe and tuner. I see no need for a cam. It runs like a champ. The new 103 HO has an upgraded cam over the previous 103 motors.