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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Just wondering if everyone followed the break in suggested by kawasaki or if they just got on it from the start...Ive got about 200 miles on the ZX-10 and Im getting a little impatient....what do you guys think about it? Not enough miles? Should I just open it up....or wait....
 
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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I would wait...you knowit'll be worth it.
 
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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after the 1st 50 - 100 miles or so you should be ridin it like it was already broke in ...............for the most part .I wouldn't peg out the tach and keep it there but a little hard ridin ain't gonna hurt it . Every tech I have talked to has told me the same thing .I have always broke any vehicle in by runnin it as if it was broke in .
 
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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hope you got green cuz its the fastest color. and [sm=ttiwwp.gif]
 
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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I've got a pic...but I dont know how to make it small enough...I ussually just IMG it.....but it dosent work on this site....
 
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 04:44 AM
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Just do not keep it at one consistant rpm. Vary the heat and pressure. ie rings My normal break in is around 4-5 laps on a rebuilt ride.
 
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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every bike mechanic ive talked to told me just ride the thing. don't race it right away, don't go cross country right away with it. just ride the thing. if you notice all the bike mags that test bikes test them brand new with 0 miles when they get them. the tolerances today are so tight long break ins are not needed.
 
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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http://imageshack.us/

You can make it smaller by uploading it to this site and changing the size.
 
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