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engine break in
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1. Make sure there is oil in the engine. Unfortunately, the official procedure says to run the engine for 15-20 minutes to warm it up before checking it.
2. Use modest acceleration, followed by closed-throttle deceleration, repeat.
3. Use brisk acceleration, followed by closed-throttle deceleration, repeat.
This procedure will load the rings in both directions to seat the rings a bit quicker. The older method of babying it for 1000 miles might not load the rings sufficiently for a proper break-in.
It has been a while since I have had a completely new vehicle to use this procedure, but I HAVE rebuilt a few motorcycle engines in the last few years. Using this procedure, they have been doing just fine for power, as well as fuel and oil consumption.
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2. Use modest acceleration, followed by closed-throttle deceleration, repeat.
3. Use brisk acceleration, followed by closed-throttle deceleration, repeat.
This procedure will load the rings in both directions to seat the rings a bit quicker. The older method of babying it for 1000 miles might not load the rings sufficiently for a proper break-in.
It has been a while since I have had a completely new vehicle to use this procedure, but I HAVE rebuilt a few motorcycle engines in the last few years. Using this procedure, they have been doing just fine for power, as well as fuel and oil consumption.
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
New brakes and tires need a couple hundred miles to "break in." The rest is simple...vary the speeds for the first five hundred miles or so. I am not one to "drive it like I stole it." I have no problem with those who do....but I would take that advice if given freely by someone here with a grain of salt. It's your new Spyder. :yes:
I have not had any of my Spyders over 80 mph EVER. :bowdown:
I have not had any of my Spyders over 80 mph EVER. :bowdown:
acdcking12
Member
Listen to Steve W. His advice is correct. Once home, then I would go over all the documentation. It could, very well, answer other questions too. But always feel free to jump on here and ask any. We all want to help.
Oh will I get flamed in here. I’ve had a lot of new motorcycles since 1956 and a lot of cars with a big engines. The advice I got from my engine builder for over 30 Years was drive it like you were going to drive it normally. Drive slow and careful that’s the way you will drive it normally. If you’re going to drive it like you stole it break it in that way. That way the engine is used to your habits from the beginning. I’ve always use this philosophy for my Harley‘s, for my racers and my latest Can-Am. I’ve never had a problem with any engine due to my brake in habits. The one thing I do agree with is not going directly out on the highway and running at a constant speed for several miles. But in town, do what you wanna do. Enjoy your new ride.
pegasus1300
Well-known member
Your owner's manual will tell you what you need to know about breaking in your new Spyder. Go by what it says.
200 miles on mine new F3-limited, had it up to 70 mph twice for a brief period, also very stable, but i noticed a big difference ,with the new Bajaron swaybar, compared with the OEM bar........ gonna be in the 70's this weekend and and maybe 80 by the end of the week , so i plan on getting some miles on this thing, these are so fun to ride...
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