Thanks but I do not have the time right now unfortunately as we are heading to Moab in 4 days. I think I am going to roll the dice..and not
thinking about a "new" leftover 2014 FE 350
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Thanks but I do not have the time right now unfortunately as we are heading to Moab in 4 days. I think I am going to roll the dice..and not
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They do not really break them in, They assemble and start, run up to rpm and do a quick dyno test and that's it. The dealer should check everything during the PDI, but most are lazy and just tighten up **** and send it out. My sisters new 16 ktm came from the dealer 1/2 ltr low on oil with loose items and not really serviced at all. Guess the PDI charge is like Document fee when you purchase a car haha. Anyways, Check everything yourself to ensure safety. The valves are up to you and I wont advise anything but following the guidelines. Just saying mine is two years old with tons of hours and I have not touched the valves yet without issue. I will check soon and forward the correct hours of use and spec they sit at just for future info. Have a great time riding and you will be a very happy camper on that machine. It by far is one of the nicest I have had without doubt (Husaberg) name means allot as well 
I guess the reason to check the valves after the first hour is by then they are properly set in place and you should check to make sure everything is at it should be and to get a reference for future checks.
I'm sure you will do just fine without checking, but when you check the next time you will not know if anything changed from when it was new. Then again one can argue why would you need to know that? If they are within spec ok, if not change shims.
I say; if you like to learn your engine don't be afraid to check it yourself. You will get enough support from youtube, internet and this forum. If you don't want to do it, nor do you want to spend the money on a workshop then don't do anything and just drive. The engine will not break and if it works fine now it will continue to do it.
Ofcourse this goes under the normal internet disclaimer Murphys law and all that. And probably for the same reason KTM put that check in the manual. Easy to do, correct thing to do and most importantly move some responsibility to you.
I'm sure you will do just fine without checking, but when you check the next time you will not know if anything changed from when it was new. Then again one can argue why would you need to know that? If they are within spec ok, if not change shims.
I say; if you like to learn your engine don't be afraid to check it yourself. You will get enough support from youtube, internet and this forum. If you don't want to do it, nor do you want to spend the money on a workshop then don't do anything and just drive. The engine will not break and if it works fine now it will continue to do it.
Ofcourse this goes under the normal internet disclaimer
Murphys law and all that. And probably for the same reason KTM put that check in the manual. Easy to do, correct thing to do and most importantly move some responsibility to you.
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