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Old May 23, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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Ride it like you intend to ride it and change the first oil sooner.
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Thanks Primo and all the others that responded. I feel comfortable with this forum already.



 
Old May 23, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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[sm=biker2.gif] Welcome to the Forums from Louisiana!!!!!!![sm=massbounce.gif]
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Hello from Columbia, MO
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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500 miles/91 Octane


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Old May 23, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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500 miles under 3000rpm any gear. Welcome from Canada.
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Welcome from Tuscaloosa, AL. [sm=biker.gif]
500 mi is all I have ever heard...Highest octane possible.
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Welcome From Sunny Southern California
 
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Hi and Welcome, I was told first 50 not over 50, next 450 not over 70 and premium 93 down in Texas. But then I finished off the Big Bore kit stage II with the cam, told me ride it like I stole it...it had over 2k though.

 
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High octane stuff!!!
 
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