After Hard Breakin ?

[philr54]

Got my new Carino 150 on the road today. Heavy acceleration and engine braking at 25, 35 and 45 multiple times for a total of 22.5 miles. Tomorrow I'll change the oil (and at 100, 300 ,600 and 1000 miles). Now what? Do I just ride it like it's broken in or there something else I need to do. I'll be running regular 15w40 for the first 1000 or so. This will be my primary transportation and I don't want to rush it and mess things up.

I've already done "Big Guy's" PDI except for the fuel/vacuum lines and filter (next paycheck ).

Read Motoman's article but it's rather vague on what happens after the first 20 miles.

Phil

[Rebel]

Great first question.

Also one that can cause a lot of controversy.

One school of thought about the break in, is ride it like you stole it from the first mile. Theory here is that the rapid raising and lowering of RPMS will seat the rings very fast and very well. I've heard many people say they did this and had very good luck with it.

Then there is the don't go over X mph for the first X number of miles then you can go a little faster until you reach so many more miles stepping up until you have it broke in and you gare good to go.

Another way to do it is to be a bit more gentle, do a warm up of the motor, go about 20 miles then change the oil to get any loose metal bits out, ride it for another hundred miles and change it one more time, then start riding it like you stole it.

There are all kinds of numbers of miles you can plug into that, I kind of think the third option is what fits me the best, I could never baby it for a traditional break in technique.

[philr54]

Rebel,
Thanks for the response, the third option seems more my style also. I'm kind a past the hotrodder stage these days. I just like to cruise along and enjoy the ride.

Phil

[Rebel]

You are welcome,

Don't be shy and come back often.