Just wondering....

[Bombardier Convert]

I am a relatively new owner of a HP1K-3 but have been a Honda 4x4 owner since the mid 90's. I know all sizes of these machines can do amazing things out on the trails. But for those who also have relatively new rides I am just wondering how many of you might be like me and will try to do your best at avoiding any and all logs, rocks, mud puddles, mud holes and swamps of any kind for at least the first 100 miles? Just wondering. Lol!

 

[Admin]

 

[toddvdh]

Not me!!

 

[highpocket74]

Negative. Break it in like you plan on riding it is my philosophy! Hammer down from mile 0.1!

 

[Vikes79]

Release the Brrrrrraaaaaappppp!!!!

 

[KevP700-4]

A conservative break-in won't hurt anything. Lay off the hard throttle and hard braking for a while, otherwise just drive it. Be sure to do your first maintenance checks throughly. You might also consider letting the machine warm up after a cold start. I usually wait till i see the water temp rising before heading out.

 

[bigshoe]

I unloaded mine ran down the road to see how fast it would go, then found the biggest briar patch with a mud hole and just got it over with !

 

[Vikes79]

Modern computer control with fuel injection….just send it dude!

last time a warranty was denied for improper break in period was never.

No point in overthinking it. Warming up etc is just wasting fuel and diluting your oil.

 

[Russ989]

Hammer down!

 

[Bombardier Convert]

A conservative break-in won't hurt anything. Lay off the hard throttle and hard braking for a while, otherwise just drive it. Be sure to do your first maintenance checks throughly. You might also consider letting the machine warm up after a cold start. I usually wait till i see the water temp rising before heading out.

This is alot like how I am... but after 100 mile maintenance.. look out! Haha! Not really..

 

[Remington]

Negative! Sender all the way!
drive it like you stole it!!!

 

[Jerryg]

I am a relatively new owner of a HP1K-3 but have been a Honda 4x4 owner since the mid 90's. I know all sizes of these machines can do amazing things out on the trails. But for those who also have relatively new rides I am just wondering how many of you might be like me and will try to do your best at avoiding any and all logs, rocks, mud puddles, mud holes and swamps of any kind for at least the first 100 miles? Just wondering. Lol!

If it makes you feel better but, unless the owners manual says otherwise.

Always follow the recommendations in the owners manual and you should have smooth sailing.

 

[Mopower58]

Negative! Sender all the way!
drive it like you stole it!!!
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I like the DODGE you posted!

 

[highpocket74]

I unloaded my Talon from the dealership. My father-in-law was dying to ride it. He got in and dropped the hammer!! He has a sand pit in his back yard. He spent the first couple miles with the hammer down in the sand. I don't have any problems with the engine 1800 miles later!!! You know, that might actually be why my stock Talon was making 3 more horsepower than any other stock Talon PPEI ran on the dyno!! Rings are well seated!

 

[Remington]

I like the DODGE you posted!

yes it was a Good one!