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Re: [ST] Break In ???
- Subject: Re: [ST] Break In ???
- From: "Louis Jiannine" <LouJ9@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 09:51:46 -0400
Why take the interstate? traveling through more varied traffic conditions
would provide a much better break in. If the price is in the 8500-9000
range, then go for it!!!!!!!! I bought mine 600+ miles from home for the
deal.
Lou
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Lloyd Horton <redbandits@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 7:39 PM
Subject: [ST] Break In ???
> I found a 2002 Sprint ST at a screaming price, but it's 750 miles away.
> What are the potential issues with riding a brand new bike 750 miles
> over interstate highway?
>
> I used to be that you would vary the rpm's and avoid steady state
cruising.
> Heat cycling used to be a part of the break in procedure, as well.
> If I had to trailer the new purchase, that would take some of the
incentive
> out of it. I was planning on taking a $69 Greyhound ride with all of my
> riding gear in a back pack and then running for home.
>
> Your advice on this question is greatly appreciated.
> peace,
> lloyd
>
>
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