New 416 Break In

[Matt400ex_17]

How long should i kinda baby my new motor now that it is back together? couple hours? or what? Not real sure dont wanna mess anyhting up. I have new valves hot cam stage II and JE piston. My dealer said take it easy for a tank of gas or so and i thought that kinda seemed long. I know when i bought my 450r everyone said beat the piss out of it and break it in tight is that the same situation here?

[400ex28]

Do a search,

Ride it like you stole it :o

[h400exrydr]

I put about 3-4 tanks when i broke in mine...and it is runnin awesome

[liloldbie]

Ride it hard, hit the rev limiter a few times. Ride it almost as hard as you would normally so the rings seat properly. That is hte only way they are going to properly seat without oil leakage on acceleration and decceleration. Your piston will last longer and your engine will be stronger. Hit different RPM ranges in different gears to, but be sure to hit all gears. And let the engine decellerate on it's own occassionally, without the use of breaks. That can be done easily on the road.

[Rico]

After my latest rebuild I jumped on and rode the piss outa the SOB....:devil:

[Matt400ex_17]

cool thanks. How long before i change the oil? Like one more tank of gas! or about how many hours. Thanks for the info again thats what i wanted to hear after $700 i wanna beat it like a $2 hooker

[cals400ex]

i get on mine and warm it up by riding it slow for a few minutes. then i run the crap out of it. i will change the oil after 20-30 minutes of ride time.

[QuadJunkies]

I go threw the whole heat cycle thing with mine :)