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    Default How to break in your spyder

    Well, I was told to not hold the RPM's at a steady pace too long, and to not get on the brakes too hard.
    So, on day one, I took my new spyder out to run the Dragon, Moonshiner 28, and some great surrounding roads (270 miles)
    Day 2 it rained, so we only logged in 200 miles of mountain riding.
    And day 3, I did the Dragon again, and the Cherohola skyway (another 250 miles).
    Now with a little over 1,100 miles, I am ready to put this baby to the test and see what it will really do.
    2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white

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    Glad you took it easy!

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    time to test it out-safely. Dale

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    You're well on your way!
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    Default Nice!!

    Those should be the BRP approved break in roads!
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    Ultimate tall boy seat w/adjustable back rest, Corbin armrests, Spyderpops bumpskid & missing belt guard, BRP side air vents, Lamonster lidlox, cargo nets, Stebel air horn, Wrap my spyder accents......and more

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    Default Your Dragon ryde was excellent break-in. How to Break-in an Engine Properly; Motoman

    [QUOTE=blacklightning;1255874]Well, I was told to not hold the RPM's at a steady pace too long, and to not get on the brakes too hard.
    So, on day one, I took my new spyder out to run the Dragon, Moonshiner 28, and some great surrounding roads (270 miles)
    Day 2 it rained, so we only logged in 200 miles of mountain riding.
    And day 3, I did the Dragon again, and the Cherohola skyway (another 250 miles).
    Now with a little over 1,100 miles, I am ready to put this baby to the test and see what it will really do.









    Blacklightning,
    You did good breaking in your new 2016 F3T ryding the Dragon, etc.
    The best method is to alternate between short bursts of hard acceleration, & deceleration (hard engine braking), helps seal the rings.
    http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

    Enjoy your rydes!!
    Jim

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    Ryde it like ya stole it!
    If I can't fix it, I will fix it so no one can fix it. Sypder Loco!

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    Have a blast!
    Live, Love, and Ride! God Bless!

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    Dragon will sure give you some variance.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Default There you go....

    Your all caught up and ready to push your limits..be safe and enjoy..
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    Default Red Lightning?

    I have noticed you ain't ryding a black Spyder no mo? You must be Red Lightning? ?
    If I can't fix it, I will fix it so no one can fix it. Sypder Loco!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deer Slayer View Post
    I have noticed you ain't ryding a black Spyder no mo? You must be Red Lightning? ?
    Blacklightning actually refers to the only vehicle that I have kept for more than 12 years, and plan to keep for many years to come. Been through a total of 14 bikes, and 29 cars/trucks, but this one is a keeper.
    2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white

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