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I have used Mototunes method of break-in on my last 3 bikes
01 roadstar 1600 W/ HP pistons
05 GSXR 750 track bike
05 R6 girl friends bike
"Mototune's break-in method did not match any of the manufactures break-in recommendations"
Changing oil after the first hundred using dino oil, (found small shavings on drain plug magnet - normal) and going to full synthetic after 1600 miles.
All bikes run verrrry strong, and the oil after the second oil change (600 mile) the oil was clean, no visible signs of blow-by contamination on either bike
On the 05 S3 - I finished the break-in using manufacture recommended for the first 100 after that I do a series short strong rolls on the throddle to the 7's & 8's up to 4 gears whenever I get the opportunity "do not slam the throddle" slow steady roll to force the rings to the cylinder walls and get a good seating of the rings and other internal
components.
Triumph uses a semi synthetic for the initial break-in and the service department recommends Mobil 1 racing 4T 15W-50 for the first oil change (which really slows down the break in time IMO) I am wondering if it would not be better to stick with the semi-synth untill the third oil change
(forget trying to buy Mobil 1 racing 4T at wally world or auto parts store) There is a Mobil 1 15W-50 extra protection for autos but may not be good for wet clutch on Motorcycles.
I found the recommended oil online for $48. best price, my dealer sells it for $66. in a 4 Qt. jug (it may be liters)
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