Re: Break-in period.

• Author: jon (---.192.234.114.209.static.ldmi.com)
• jonr
• Date Posted: 05-10-08 00:24

Use good oil. By good, I mean a reputable racing synthetic. Motul 800 has never let me down. Mix 50:1 unless other is reccommended by manufacturer. Always. Mixing too rich (33:1) can actually lean out the mixture (less fuel to air ratio) and get you into a whole extra unneeded variable. Keep as many constants as you can. Just smart science in my opinion.

200 miles makes for a good break in period. Get your jetting right. Make sure it feels good all the way through and then do this..

Keep pressure on the rings. Try to always be accelerating or winding down for the most part. Don’t keep it at a constant throttle for more than 1/2 mile at a time. If you feel like you’re cruising for a little too long, just back off and bring it back up. See, the constant revs heat up the rings too much and can cause an early seziure despite good mixture. Pressure helps create a good seat. As the miles add up, get a little more gutsy about how many r’s you want to spin.

You’ll probably notice when you’ve “broken in.” Your engine will feel a little more predictable and steady. If you’ve ever been with the same woman for an extended period of time, you will find some likenesses.

I was told this same process from the one person I believe to be the most talented two stroke mechanic in north america. Maybe both americas. As a matter of fact, i don’t relly know any mechanics in south america at all, so i will go with both americas.. I have kitted many bikes and have never been let down by this.

Good luck.