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My first motorcycle restoration/overhaul/engine rebuild etc. and I couldn't have done it without the members of XS11.COM !!!
I finished up my exhaust issue today, purchased a battery, installed a few vacuum lines, filled all of the lubrication points and got ready to turn the key! Then my daughter calls after leaving for a camping weekend to say one of her friends forgot the tent poles! So a one and a half hour errand to get her squared away and back to the bike!
I have gathered that there are quite a few different theories on the proper way to break in a rebuilt engine. I elected to use a break in oil by Joe Gibbs called BR30. A good friend steered me to it. He's a alcohol dragster racer and has worked with race engine builders and they say the stuff is great, so I trusted his advice.
The break in tips provided with the oil recommends taking the engine to 2500 RPM as soon as it starts and hold for 20 minutes. After the initial 20 minutes, change the filter and top off the oil then continue to break in on the dyno or on the road. I plan to change it out along with the filter again at 500 miles.
So I turned the key, gave it full choke, pressed the start button and I'd say within two seconds of cranking she fired to life!
It sounds so sweet! It ran very smooth, no misses no popping, no backfires. I wish one of you gurus could give it a listen and tell me what you think! I took it to 2500 RPM and within a minute or so it started blowing a fair amount of oil smoke. I assumed this would be normal in the very beginning. Turns out at about 15 minutes into the break-in the smoke was gone.
I've never had an in-line four cylinder so I'm not sure what the normal sounds of the top end are, the valve noise etc. It seems OK to me but that's what I'd love have someone else to hear and comment on.
A few times during the break-in, I'd crack the throttle just breifly INCREDIBLY responsive! Wow! I can't wait to ride this bike... with a ton of respect of course!
Now I have painting to do and I'll have her on the road within a week or so. I'll be sure to post some pics, so many of you guys helped me on this project so I thank you all again!
Good night!
I finished up my exhaust issue today, purchased a battery, installed a few vacuum lines, filled all of the lubrication points and got ready to turn the key! Then my daughter calls after leaving for a camping weekend to say one of her friends forgot the tent poles! So a one and a half hour errand to get her squared away and back to the bike!
I have gathered that there are quite a few different theories on the proper way to break in a rebuilt engine. I elected to use a break in oil by Joe Gibbs called BR30. A good friend steered me to it. He's a alcohol dragster racer and has worked with race engine builders and they say the stuff is great, so I trusted his advice.
The break in tips provided with the oil recommends taking the engine to 2500 RPM as soon as it starts and hold for 20 minutes. After the initial 20 minutes, change the filter and top off the oil then continue to break in on the dyno or on the road. I plan to change it out along with the filter again at 500 miles.
So I turned the key, gave it full choke, pressed the start button and I'd say within two seconds of cranking she fired to life!
It sounds so sweet! It ran very smooth, no misses no popping, no backfires. I wish one of you gurus could give it a listen and tell me what you think! I took it to 2500 RPM and within a minute or so it started blowing a fair amount of oil smoke. I assumed this would be normal in the very beginning. Turns out at about 15 minutes into the break-in the smoke was gone. I've never had an in-line four cylinder so I'm not sure what the normal sounds of the top end are, the valve noise etc. It seems OK to me but that's what I'd love have someone else to hear and comment on.
A few times during the break-in, I'd crack the throttle just breifly INCREDIBLY responsive! Wow! I can't wait to ride this bike... with a ton of respect of course!
Now I have painting to do and I'll have her on the road within a week or so. I'll be sure to post some pics, so many of you guys helped me on this project so I thank you all again!
Good night!
Need to go riding!
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