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> Ray O wrote:
>> "Thomas Tornblom" <thomas@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>>
>> I think that what that guy says has merit, which is why I rode the cars
>> that my friends and relatives were going to buy hard...
> Are you saying that with a bit of tongue in cheek Ray? That web site
uses
> Honda F3 (600cc) motorcycle engine pistons as an example. That is not
> really a fair comparison IMHO. Honda uses a completely different
> metallurgy for their CBR engine sleeves and rings than a mass produced,
> street auto engine. That is partly how they can get a 11500 rpm red line
> out of that motor. He is absolutely correct for the motorcycle
> application. I have owned and pulled apart many.
>
> I am only aware of one manufacturer (Aprilia) that fills new motors with
> synthetic oil, and it does hinder a timely break in, IMHO. New model
s****t
> bike motors are some of the highest internal combustion engine
technology,
> money can buy. Some exceeding aircraft quality. Incredible power to
weight
> ratios result in a high performance package you can purchase for street
> use. Some will nearly travel 200 mph out of the box and acceleration
> almost second to none.
Somewhat tongue-in-cheek. I have always broken in cars pretty much the
same
way. I used to pick up my company cars at the ****t of entry, hit the
highway a couple of miles after exiting the gates, and then put about a
thousand miles a week of mostly highway driving. Steady high speeds never
hurt any of my cars.
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Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
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