Just Finished Breaking In New Motor??

[lhgdale]

Hello, after doing alot of searching and reading on the subject. I took my new 2012 Street Glide out this afternoon and tried it out. Bike had 93 miles on it before I did this. On a empty road in 3rd gear at 30mph I accelerated quickly (not full throttle) to 55-60mph and then let off the throttle and let the motor slow the bike back down to 30mph. I did this about 9 or 10 times. I'm gonna take it easy and stay off the highway, out of 6th gear and between 2 and 3K rpm for the rest of the miles till I get to 500. I think I did this right?

Thanks

 

[Redfish-Joe]

You have made Glider most proud!!

 

[lhgdale]

LOL, yeah from all the searching I did his name came up alot. Actually everybody referred to it as the "Glider Break in Method".

 

[Jack Klarich]

You just made your motor HAPPY:s:rider

 

[lhgdale]

Yeah I hope so. I just want to make sure I break it in right.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Yeah I hope so. I just want to make sure I break it in right.

Harley Davidson Community have a look here for another good tip :s

 

[lhgdale]

Another great tip!!

 

[glider]

Yeah I hope so. I just want to make sure I break it in right.

You did it right. You should have a great running motor there now.

 

[dd1228]

I did the same to mine about 2K ago, after new cylinders and pistons, and it's running great; no leaks, no smoke. Glider, Bubbie, and a bunch of other guys sure know what they are talking about. Keep up the great work!

 

[Big D 2002 RK]

Is it alright to do this break-in method on big bore up-grade in cold weather?