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Old 10-22-2008, 05:27 PM
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Talking 3 days almost 100 miles logged!

So I have had my motor kit build on for the last 3 days, and boy has it been fun!
I have putt putt around town with little to no gas consumption! I have used about 1/2 gallon to my first 95 miles, is this normal or am i just lucky and got the totally awesome easy to start perfect bike kit? Anyway I haven't gone over 20 mph with it yet, but want to know will it ever stop making the slight blowback sound i hear when im cruisin(8-12 mph):bike2 And is that sound only before complete break in? Well Hope you all give me some good feed back i would love to learn more about the break-in on these engines! I WANT TO GO FASTER THEN 20!!!! holdin half throttle all the time makes me mad! I want to zip around instead of PUTT PUTT! (^ Anyway thanks for all the support and help from everyone on the site TTYL!!
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Old 10-22-2008, 06:58 PM
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Default Re: 3 days almost 100 miles logged!

open it up for a block every once in a while otherwise you are just right. the noise might be from the carb.
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Old 10-22-2008, 07:29 PM
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Default Re: 3 days almost 100 miles logged!

Yes, vary your throttle amount and engine speed too. A lot, don't be afraid to rev it up once in awhile either.

Ride it as normal after the first tank. The noise you hear could be a million things, ride it and isolate the "noise" and let us know more details.
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Old 10-23-2008, 12:49 AM
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Its slowly but surely quieting itself out, And i tried the varying throttle speed. Got it up to 30mph and I was afraid to hit the throttle full. I think it will do about 40 when its completely broken in. it did 30 without a hiccup, and i still had a 1/3 more throttle pull left hopefully within the next 2 weeks or so ill see if the noise is gone. Thanks guys! keep POSTIN!
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Old 10-23-2008, 07:28 AM
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What exactly is "the sound"? Gear whine? Intake noise? Both normal, and can be quieted a little.
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Old 10-23-2008, 08:40 AM
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I tried the 20 mph rule on my break in and like the fun addict i am after 30 min ive been full throttle all the time . no problems
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Old 10-23-2008, 09:50 AM
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Thanks for the help guys and the great Suggestions! Please if anyone else has anything to add to my topic of Engine Break in dont be afraid to toss it in here.
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Old 10-23-2008, 09:53 AM
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Oh the sound i hear from the engine was more like a high pitched whining. Like I could hear the piston inside screaming at me for doing 20 mph. But again like I said it is quieting itself out and if I am still getting some Random funky noises I will post them up Immediately! Thanks for the help! Gonna go Break my *****h in a little more!
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Old 10-23-2008, 06:28 PM
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Take the right side cover off and put a SMALL amount of wheel bearing grease on the gears. Then if it still makes noise, glue a mouse pad on the outside of the cover and trim off the extra.

I LIKE the gear whine personally, with grease of course.
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Old 10-23-2008, 11:00 PM
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Check for fresh air leaks right away !!! Check it now !! A fresh air leak is certain death for your 2 stroke engine. Check it.. If you find any leaks.. Fix them right away.. And.. Then.. Enjoy the ride.....
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