I'm gathering parts for a build that I'll probably finish in July. I've got a 142 Huasheng 4 stroke, with an air filter from Sick Bike Parts, and I'm ordering a better exhaust than what came with the engine kit. I'll be putting it on a Helmutt Excelsior Frame Kit which I'm saving up for.
If it's possible, I'd like to break the engine in by running it, throttling up, changing the oil, "putting some miles" on it, tuning it and troubleshooting it now, even before I have the frame. It wouldn't be hauling any weight, and there would be no resistance, so it would be performing in slightly different conditions, but I would have the break-in period all done with when I do mount it on the frame.
Does anyone have experience doing this? Would this be recommended? Would there be any drawbacks to doing it this way? Are there any precautions I should take if I decide to break it in before mounting it?
If it's possible, I'd like to break the engine in by running it, throttling up, changing the oil, "putting some miles" on it, tuning it and troubleshooting it now, even before I have the frame. It wouldn't be hauling any weight, and there would be no resistance, so it would be performing in slightly different conditions, but I would have the break-in period all done with when I do mount it on the frame.
Does anyone have experience doing this? Would this be recommended? Would there be any drawbacks to doing it this way? Are there any precautions I should take if I decide to break it in before mounting it?
