bigdtd
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posted October 09, 2006 05:48 PM
how long until you whacked it?
the bike i mean
i'm breaking it (black zx-14)in and have over 300 miles on it and it is getting harder and harder to hold back the beast within. i think it is safe to let the big dog eat but i want to do the right thing.... what do you guys think?
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Flame On
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Fuel Air & Spark
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posted October 09, 2006 05:51 PM
Keep it under 7 for another 300 .Drop the oil then do it to it.
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bigdtd
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posted October 09, 2006 05:54 PM
trying... to controll....myself.....
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zx14_1965
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posted October 09, 2006 06:02 PM
Many differing opinions on this subject so here's mine. After 300 miles the cam lobes are "shaped" and rings are already seated. You're safe to let the beast out of it's cage. 
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ninja14
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posted October 09, 2006 06:14 PM
Whack away.......break in is about as done as it will ever be.......
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zerMATT
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posted October 09, 2006 06:18 PM
First oil change @ 600 miles... all hell broke loose after that!  
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 09, 2006 06:37 PM
I believe it was right out of the dealership for me but no more than 7000 untill after 600 canyon miles were logged, then it was canyon runs with WOT to rev limit because the motor felt "free" enough to take it .
Now with 5000 miles logged my 14 is really strong , great with MPG, and smooth as can be even better than brand new!
That is my story and i'm stuck with it
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nightmare
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posted October 09, 2006 07:59 PM
let her go. I know damn well i pinned it as soon as i bought it. Even on my gixxer and it had .2 miles on it. I read on an article, the engine is ran for a specific amount of hrs with oil being constantly pumped into the engine. the oil pan is removed so extra shavings can be dismissed. then refilled, ran again and once it's given the thumbs up by the inspector, it is drained again and installed on the bike. I don't know how true this is but whether it is true or not, 300 miles will set anything in an engine so let her rip!
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zx14_1965
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posted October 09, 2006 09:04 PM
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I read on an article, the engine is ran for a specific amount of hrs with oil being constantly pumped into the engine. the oil pan is removed so extra shavings can be dismissed. then refilled, ran again and once it's given the thumbs up by the inspector, it is drained again and installed on the bike. I don't know how true this is but whether it is true or not, 300 miles will set anything in an engine so let her rip!
Hmmm...what article was that? Kawasaki? or Suzuki? or Yamaha? or all manufacturers do this? 
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stevewfl
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posted October 09, 2006 09:10 PM
Opinions are like what!?... I read and followed the owners manual, but maybe thats why mine is in for warranty work 
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zx14_1965
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posted October 09, 2006 09:18 PM
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Opinions are like what!?... I read and followed the owners manual, but maybe thats why mine is in for warranty work
damn, for what?
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dubious
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posted October 09, 2006 09:22 PM
 Edited By: dubious on 9 Oct 2006 22:23
hard roll ons , under 7000 rpm, no engine braking for 1st 150 miles.
regular riding for next 150 miles,
dump oil
WFO !!!!!!
synthetic at 1000 miles
Never stomp, or wring out a cold engine!
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stevewfl
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posted October 10, 2006 03:58 AM
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Opinions are like what!?... I read and followed the owners manual, but maybe thats why mine is in for warranty work
damn, for what?
its in for this- http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=26799&set_time=
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SoCal ZX-14 Rider
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posted October 11, 2006 02:29 PM
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Opinions are like what!?... I read and followed the owners manual, but maybe thats why mine is in for warranty work
damn, for what?
its in for this- http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=26799&set_time=
Steve,
was the oil on your inner or outer faring, I read your thread and didn't see where you described the oil as being easy to see on the outside or something you have to look carefully for.
This sounds like an issue everyone should be looking for.
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eklipse636
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posted October 13, 2006 05:53 PM
to me, i would consider it ignorant to NOT follow their break it method. wheter it needs it or not, and im sorry guys, but the tech guys at kawi have been there many years and im sure know what their talking about. I ride the fuck out of my bike, but my inner brain just said follow the instructions, so i rode to 850 miles and took it to drag strip. but like said above
opinions are like assholes, everyones got one
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Flame On
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posted October 13, 2006 06:14 PM
Heard the valves need to seat properly . Thats why I was mellow for 600 mi.
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Bently
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posted October 13, 2006 08:04 PM
Well, no break in for me either, maybe that's why I run such a high MPH in the 1/4.
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Bently
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posted October 13, 2006 08:05 PM
But then again I also break the rules on 91 or higher octane fuel. I run 87
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