Engine Break-In Procedure

Essential Steps for Maximum Performance & Longevity

Thank you for choosing us to rebuild your engine! We’ve completed the initial break-in steps (Steps 1–3) as part of our quality control process to ensure your engine is running properly before you receive it.

To finish the break-in process and get the best performance and longevity from your engine, please follow the remaining steps carefully.

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✅ Steps We’ve Completed for You (Quality Control Process):

Step 1: Pre-Start Inspection (Completed by our technicians)

✔️ Verified correct oil level and break-in oil installed.
✔️ Inspected coolant level (if applicable).
✔️ Checked for fuel, oil, and coolant leaks.
✔️ Ensured air filter was clean and properly installed.

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Step 2: Initial Heat Cycles (Completed by our technicians)

🔥 Performed multiple controlled heat cycles to allow engine components to seat properly:
✔️ Ran the engine at low RPMs for 2–3 minutes, followed by full cooling cycles.
✔️ Checked for leaks, abnormal noises, and proper oil circulation.

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Step 3: First Ride & Load Testing (Completed by our technicians)

🏍️ Conducted an initial test ride to ensure proper piston ring seating and overall engine performance:
✔️ Varied RPMs up to 50% throttle for 10–15 minutes.
✔️ Avoided prolonged idling or constant RPMs.
✔️ Monitored temperatures, engine response, and overall function.

 

✅ Your Engine is Now Ready!

Your engine is now ready for the final stages of the break-in process.
➡️ Please follow the next steps carefully to ensure maximum performance and engine longevity.

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🏞️ Step 4: Moderate Riding (Four 15 min sessions / 1 Hour Total) (Your Responsibility)

🚀 Goal: Continue seating piston rings and engine components under moderate load.

• Use up to 75% throttle with moderate acceleration and deceleration.

• Vary your RPMs—avoid cruising at a constant speed.

• Use engine breaking (accelerate and decelerate frequently) to aid piston ring seating.

• Avoid lugging the engine (low RPM with high gear) or aggressive riding.

• After each hour of riding, allow the engine to cool completely.

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🏁 Step 5: Final Stage (Four 15 min sessions / 1 Hour Total) (Your Responsibility)

✅ Goal: Safely transition to normal riding conditions.

• Use full throttle in short bursts but avoid sustained high RPMs.

• Continue varying RPMs and throttle inputs.

• Do not hit the rev limiter or hold the engine at maximum RPM.

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🛠️ Step 6: Post Break-In Maintenance (Required after 2 hours)

💡 This maintenance is critical to remove break-in debris and ensure engine longevity:

✅ Change the oil and oil filter to remove metal particles and contaminants.
✅ Inspect and clean the air filter.

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⚠️ Important Reminders:

🚫 Use non-synthetic oil until after 5–10 hours of total break-in time (unless otherwise advised).
🚫 Avoid prolonged idling and holding steady throttle positions.
🚫 Do not race or subject the engine to extreme loads until the break-in process is complete.