Re: [St] Insurance and Break In

[JES_VFR <jes_vfr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:45 PM 5/7/2008, you wrote:

> In a message dated 8/05/2008 10:34:31 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time,
> eoinkirwan@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> > Yes and rarely is it highlighted that this guy builds RACE 
> ENGINES that would
> > be rebuilt twice a season, minimum. If that level of maintenance 
> doesn't bother you and you want maximum BHP, then by all means 
> follow his advice :)
> >
>
> Yes interesting point. There are a bunch of people on other forums 
> that say they have used the fast run in method, but I cant find 
> anyone that has kept the bike for more than 30 or 40k to give an 
> indication of the effect on high
> mileage bike. So I'm still yet to be convinced that this method is 
> good for anything but racing.
>
> Brett.

I have used this method on several automobile engines (both factory 
new and various levels of rebuilds), with success. Now these are not 
motorcycle engines, so I cannot suggest that the methodology is 
exactly the same.

And since I'm currently working on ways to get the mileage up on my 
current bike, its not yet resolved.


JohnS
A Dragon Ascending
"Forging my body in the Fires of my Will"

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