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Author Message   Dago Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 08:57 am:        The owner of a local (road-racing oriented) bike shop suggested I bring my new bike in to him so he can break in the motor and gear-box according the SAE specifications. He claims to have personally seen 5-7% more rwhp along with longer engine life on motors that have been broken in the SAE way over on the street. ???   Cataract2 Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 09:43 am:        I smell bs from him.   Bomber Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 09:55 am:        I'd be interested in seeing what is claimed to be the SAE breakin procedure -- seems I've read more the 5 or 6 different procedures from different manufacturers -- this does leave a bit of an aroma, don't it?   Voltage_vector Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 07:38 pm:        I'd like to see the written 'SAE procedure' on this one...see if he'll get you a copy to post!   Interex2050 Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 09:58 pm:        I still believe that strictly following the manufacturer's break-in procedure is the best idea. After all (at least in most cases) they did design and build the engine...   Swampy Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 10:19 pm:        This way makes the most sense to me. I used to work at a racing shop and by the time the motor came off the dyno stand......it was broken in. http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm   Spiderman Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 10:36 pm:        SAE + Stupid And Entertaining. IE. Throw on a dyno, pop into 3rd gear and run it off the limiter till cherry   Cataract2 Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 11:40 pm:        As for Motoman, I think he's full of it also. I'll take the manufacture's guidelines for break in over his any day.   Bomber Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 09:12 am:        I'll use motoman's procedure the instant he starts covering the warranty ;-}

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