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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 04:36 AM
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I might do that when i get my bike
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by spankaveli
Who says you can't do it for a clutch? I broke in my ACT clutch I had in my Civic for all of 10 yards...
Why would the manufacturers require XXX mile break in periods?
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 06:52 AM
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i thought it had something to do with the clutch settling in... thats y u take it into the city traffic and stuff... so iv heard
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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I broke my 600rr in that way, right outta the dealer I got on the freeway
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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after i put in my new engine, i did this on an industrial road...quite fun actually.

punched it in 2nd and threw me back in my seat, oh the joy!

but yea, i did about 10 full throttle passes and consumed like 1/2 quart of oil h:
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