Re: [St] Insurance and Break In

["Dan Wallander" <dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Lisa,

I believe the Triumphs are still using run in oil for the first 600 miles. 
That's how it was with the '99s anyhow.  Then they recommend going to the 
Mobil 4T synthetic.

On the break in, I believe the best thing to do is vary your speed a bit 
during the break in.  Run at 70 for awhile, then 80, then 65 if you can get 
on a two lane.  I also think having three good heat cycles during the first 
600 or so miles helps tremendously on the break in.   If you can stop three 
hours down the road for at least an hour, if not two to let the bikes cool 
down, you will have one heat cycle.   From PJ's back to your Sister's is 
about 20 miles, then you get to go back that 20 miles before you get out of 
town, so I wouldn't worry about the first 50 miles (that's another heat 
cycle).

I really wouldn't worry about it more than that.  Change the oil as soon as 
you can once home.

Dan Wallander
Rio Rancho, NM  87124


> As for my break in question, I am assuming that they still want you to
> run though the same breaking schedule we did for the Tigers and prior
> STs.  If I remember correctly, that basically limits you to 50 mph for
> the first 100 miles.  I am hoping someone will tell me something
> different ;-).  Also, since we're doing a fly and ride with these STs,
> it will be approximately 900 miles before our first oil change.  If I
> remember correctly, Triumph advises it at 500 miles.  I am not
> interested assisting Richard with changing the oil for 2 bikes in a
> hotel or autoparts store parking lot. . . . . .  I bet this extra 400
> miles is not really a problem.  Thoughts?
> 
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