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Author Topic: Advice on New Engine Breakin for 2011 CVO Street Glide FLHXSE2  (Read 2675 times)

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lammgrel

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Re: Advice on New Engine Breakin for 2011 CVO Street Glide FLHXSE2
« Reply #15 on: September 03, 2011, 08:35:07 PM »
My FLHXSE3 was the 4th new HD engine I've broken in, for the previous 3 I followed the owners manual and the Salespersons instructions as best as I could.  However, as I rode the brand new FLHXSE3 home from the dealership I did find myself occasionally exceeding the 3000 rpm limit, and the 3500 rpm limit for very brief  instances due to having to pass slower traffic.  However, I never got on it hard, and rolled into and out of the throttle gradually.  I'm at ~260 miles now, and not hearing any loud knocks, pings, or grinding. 
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Re: Advice on New Engine Breakin for 2011 CVO Street Glide FLHXSE2
« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2011, 04:47:53 PM »
Break in is overrated.  Don't lug it.  That is about it.

Also, consider changing the oil after your first ride.
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Re: Advice on New Engine Breakin for 2011 CVO Street Glide FLHXSE2
« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2011, 07:01:24 PM »
Fast FLHX     Great point   Lugging an engine is very bad to the whole drivetrain
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Re: Advice on New Engine Breakin for 2011 CVO Street Glide FLHXSE2
« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2011, 07:28:00 PM »
I am comforted by all the posts disdaining factory break in procedures, they are quite reassuring as I strayed a bit from factory break in this time.

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Re: Advice on New Engine Breakin for 2011 CVO Street Glide FLHXSE2
« Reply #19 on: September 04, 2011, 08:15:07 PM »
Thanks again for the advice on break appreciate it!
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Re: Advice on New Engine Breakin for 2011 CVO Street Glide FLHXSE2
« Reply #20 on: September 05, 2011, 03:34:12 AM »
If you have mechanical issues get it fixed under warranty.  I assure you that you won't have them because of riding it normal during break in, but if you do that is why you have a warranty.

Also, I think the manual says it is 'RECOMMENDED BREAK IN PROCEDURE', not mandatory?
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