Breaking her in.....

[Doc007]

What are your opinions on the run-in period for a new bike? Do you bother? What happens if you don't? It's as hard as hell to keep the revs down....and for 1000miles! Christ, that's just cruel.

[Devious2XS]

Aggressive break-in (load) as early as possible - TO SEAT RINGS!.
Mineral oil.
Frequent oil changes and heat cycles.
Magnet on filter and/or sump.
The first 200 miles are critical.

You can use a leak-down gauge or even compression gauge to help watch the rings seat.

Peak torque (max cylinder filling and pressure) occurs at around 7500 rpm. You need to run to a bit beyond this rpm as a minimum.

If the rings don't seal up early, they definately won't do so later.



[ This message was edited by: Devious2XS on 2007-01-15 07:55 ]

[martinyoung]

Nope - bollox - do it by the book.

Just do whatever you want and stop starting arguments.

[itchin]

I figure Triumph engineers know what they are talkin about so i did it by the book. Yeah it was torture but whats the alternative. Maybe nothin would happen, maybe it would. Why take the chance. Just take a couple days and get it done. Prolly should take a thousand, gradual build up of miles to get used to anew ride and become thoroughly familiar with it anyway.

[HarriS]

Not again... :brk:

Basically I second Devious. Nicasil bores do not need break in, transmission does not need nor does plain bearings or roller bearings. The rings are relly the only ones that do and rubbing them very lightly is not a good thing and will only polish them for poor seal in the long run.

Load the engine to rub the rings and then cool them down and rinse with oil by coasting down. Then repeate.

The good thing is they hammer the bike on the dyno at the factory as part of the quality check so the engine or chain or whatever does not blow the first time the owner opens the throttle.

[ This message was edited by: HarriS on 2007-01-15 08:53 ]

[cheapbastard]

On 2007-01-15 08:44, HarriS wrote:
Not again... :brk:

Harris, what kinda tires do you like? :razz:

[HarriS]

On 2007-01-15 08:47, cheapbastard wrote:

Harris, what kinda tires do you like? :razz:

So far I have only tried Pilot Power and Diablo. Both good but different :razz:

[martinyoung]

What pressures?

[HarriS]

What is the best oil for my 1050? Should I use the Triumph/Mobil or will the engine blow if I pour in something else?

[Devious2XS]

Harris - Which oil filter should I run.
What break pads should I use?
Which color is fastest?
What air filter?

If I wash the bike, will it void my warranty?