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  1. G

    Break-in oil

    I've seen the various posts on break-in but no clarity on type of oil used. I'm inclined to drain the factory-fill (motorex synth?) right away before I ever start my new FE450, as is suggested by mototuneusa, with non-synthetic car oil (prolly 10w40). Beat the rings in, dump again after an hour...
  2. FirstEliminator

    New FE550e Break-In

    Hey guys, I tried doing a search on recommendations on the best proceedures for break-in of a new bike. I was reading and reading and found bits and pieces. So, I am wondering if we can just make up a to-do list? Should I drain the factory fill oil and just run the Delo 400 from the...
  3. squarehead2

    A couple simple break-in questions.

    I have about eight hours on my rebuilt fc600( scary fast by the way 8O) and I'm doing my first valve adjustment. I used the 1/8 turnout method, locked the nut, double checked w/ .004 feeler. The gap seems perfect, slight drag. My first question: Is it normal that with it adjusted as said that...
  4. Mermozz

    Break-In Secrets

    ~Salut! Gents I'am looking foward for a new 05 FE550e and I wonder what are you thinking about this way of Break-In on this site below. Thanks, Merm http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
  5. E

    Breakin sugestions... broke in!!!!!! yahoooooo

    Going to break in my 8O 99 FE 600 E soon :bow: any tips would be greatly appreaciated