how to break in a atv

[sam the brave]

how do i break in my 400ex i am going to pick it up tomorrow and i would like to know what to do thanks

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by sam the brave
how do i break in my 400ex i am going to pick it up tomorrow and i would like to know what to do thanks

ummm... r u serious:huh

[TCracin440ex]

search button is my answer

[chucked]

ill believe it when i see it!

[TCracin440ex]

here...ill be nice and give you the answer



http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm





there is the answer

[400exrules]

WTF is up with all these smart *** replies lately, some ppl dont know as much as you. You dont have to be a jerk off to them. Nobody was born a mechanic so before you make a smart remark you should think back to when YOU were the one askin questions.

sam the brave: Dont keep it on wide open throttle for long periods of time during break in. And dont just let it sit and idle until your ready to break it in. I just wouldnt go physco on it during the first 2 or 3 tanks of gas, just dont baby it like the manual says. Just start out puttin around till it warms up then vary the throttle from low to upper mid rpms, and dont lug it. and CHANGE THE OIL!!!These links should help...

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=110192&highlight=breakin

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=103437&highlight=breakin

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102994&highlight=breakin

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=98645&highlight=breakin

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=98531&highlight=breakin

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=96406&highlight=breakin

[sam the brave]

well thanks for the help 400exrules
and i have never had a new bike in my life
i will get pics as soon as i develope them cuz i dont have a didgi camera

[honda250xrider]

give her hell, i think thats the best way

[400exrules]

Originally posted by honda250xrider
give her hell, i think thats the best way

yah its better to ride the crap out of her then hardly ride her. but change the oil and oil filter after atleast the first tank of gas.

[250EXpwns]

Just ride it like it's a harly(just cruise on it) for the first 2 or 3 days. Then, the real fun begins!

[250EXpwns]

You guys shouldn't act like @$$ holes all the time.:mad: I didn't know how to break in a 4-wheeler either until I got my 400ex about half a year ago. My dad taught me. It is my first 4-wheeler that is just for me. My other 2 were for me and my bro and he did all the riding and having fun.:(

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by TGW_400ex
ummm... r u serious:huh


search button is my answer

Lets all bow down to those who Know all :rolleyes:
People like you two are the reson this site is going down hill. If you cant be helpful just move on to the next thread.

[chucked]

Originally posted by Woodsrider
Lets all bow down to those who Know all :rolleyes:
People like you two are the reson this site is going down hill. If you cant be helpful just move on to the next thread.

dude you dont know about this guy... so stfu

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by chucked
dude you dont know about this guy... so stfu


I dont need to. He asked a question looking for help. I thought thats what this site was here for, sharing information. Not bashing people who dont know everything.
I am sure If I did a search of all of your posts I could find a a few stupid things to pick on you for too. so grow the **** up kid!

[chucked]

Originally posted by Woodsrider
I dont need to. He asked a question looking for help. I thought thats what this site was here for, sharing information. Not bashing people who dont know everything.
I am sure If I did a search of all of your posts I could find a a few stupid things to pick on you for too. so grow the **** up kid!

no you dont know what i meant

[hondarider2006]

Just don't keep 'er wide open for long periods of times. Also, when you are slowing down, don't use the brakes as much, downshift and let the motor help slow you down:)

[chucked]

everyone has their own idea of how to break an engine in, from just idleing it for a few hours, to running the piss out of it.

[JForestZ34]

I read in an hot rod magazine that they said when you go to break in an engine, they said to run it like you were going to drive it. They did a comparison on 2 of the same cars(yes I also know that if you have to of the same cars they still are alittle different on performance side) but anyway, when they did the comparison they ran one they way the manual said to do it, the other one they just peeled wheel right out of the parking lot, they alos said that they didn't beat it all the time but they said if your hard on it at the beginning it will help seal the rings alot better. When these cars got up to about 40k miles the one that was broke in from the manual was 1 sec slower in the 1/4 mile. THe reason was they said that they didn't have real good ring seal. The other one did. Hopefully I can find the article and post it up so you can read it.


James