Engine Break-in (was Re: Gearbox Stiffness)

["Neil Lindsey" <neil@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: "Gerrit Herbst" <Gerrit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: December 13, 2000 3:35 AM
Subject: RE: Gearbox Stiffness


> The reason for this is that (according to the local expert) the rings
don't
> seat properly under the recommended break in procedure, he filled the bike
> with cheap mineral oil and advised me to drive it as hard I can for 600
> miles and then only start using the recommended synthetic oil.

There is no doubt that Triumph recommends non-synthetic break-in oil until
the first service is performed.  The only issue seems to be whether they
ship it from the factory that way or whether they rely on the dealer to do
it.  I tend to believe the latter, especially in light of the above
confusion.  If you want to do an extra (early) oil change, just make sure
you re-fill it with break-in oil.

As for how 'hard' you ride it during the break-in period . . . that's a
different matter.  In my opinion it is foolish to exceed rpm limit that
Triumph specifies for the duration of the break-in.  If you believe that in
reality takes longer than Triumph suggests, then I go ahead and baby it for
awhile longer.  The only problem with that is that it's hard to restrain
yourself.

Neil



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