Break-in

mattgordon · Post by **mattgordon** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:33 am

OK, how gentle have you REALLY been during break in? I took mine, with 20 miles on the clock, on a 40 mile ride through some twisty, hilly areas, and a couple of times, thought it might be beneficial to pick-up the Rattler under my arm ( as if ) and carry it up a couple of the hills, to save time. I did about 12 mph up and didn't want to strain the engine....but man, you gotta ride it!

It's loosening up nicely, but whats the general break-in consensus here? How robust do we expect it to be?

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:06 pm

Just ride it. Don't hold it wide open for great lengths and try to vary the throttle position. The worse thing that you can do is to ride WOT for mile upon mile.
I was thinking the same thing about the hills, but was reassured that it'll be fine.

I'm off to the dealer in a few minutes. I'll see if they have any more input.
-K

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:29 pm

Dealer pretty much confirmed my statement above.
-K

mattgordon · Post by **mattgordon** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:40 pm

Kevin K wrote:Dealer pretty much confirmed my statement above.
-K

Well, with a 2 year warranty, it DOES take some of the worry away! Thanks.

mattgordon · Post by **mattgordon** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:57 pm

Have now 500 miles on the Rattler and it's running better and stronger than ever! My ONLY gripe is the squeaky rear brake...otherwise! Way good. Who has more than 500 on theirs? Bueller? ??

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 2:06 am

Got just over 1000 miles on my 110. The weather isn't cooperating with me and haven't put many more on. Have the Prima pipe, new contra spring, 11g roller weights in it and I'm dying to test it out.

afriendofcheese · Post by **afriendofcheese** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:28 pm

Now that your Rattler is broken in, what top speeds have you been getting?
Just wondering what I'll be able to get out of this (de-restricted) 50cc once I put some miles on it.

afriendofcheese · Post by **afriendofcheese** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:48 am

Might as well add another post while waiting for a reply on the above question..
I filled up for the first time after checking the mileage and got exactly 70 MPG. Am I on par or are some getting more? Less?

mattgordon · Post by **mattgordon** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:45 am

afriendofcheese wrote:Now that your Rattler is broken in, what top speeds have you been getting?
Just wondering what I'll be able to get out of this (de-restricted) 50cc once I put some miles on it.

I'm on a 110, so can't answer your question regarding the 50, but typically 50cc scooters like Ruckus'. and Zumas, ET-2 etc. top out in the low 40's.

squerlo · Post by **squerlo** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:25 pm

I weigh 190lbs.
My derestricted black cat does 52-53 mph on the flats.
I'm gonna get a pipe on it and hope to hit 60 mph.
If your scoot is a 4 stroke 50cc then low 40's is what you can expect.

If you do have a 4 stroke there is only one way to break in an engine. This way makes sense and the logic is sound. Most people think the dealer or the manufacturer will know better than anyone else. Fact is, mechanics understand best. I've taken apart many engines and understand them well. This method of breaking in an engine is the only method that makes perfect sense and has perfect results every time. It's all about your seals when breaking in an engine.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

kmrcstintn · Post by **kmrcstintn** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 4:41 pm

new leftover 2009 Rattler 110; owned 5 days with @ 175 miles on it; I've tried to 'baby it' with just a few jaunts above 50 mph & 1 or 2 WOT short runs; weather's getting cold 'round here so it goes in for its 200 mile gear oil change in 2 days (also seems I got a stuck fuel sending unit so the dealer gets it for a warranty repair) and then gets 'winterized'

hopefully we will get some mild weather bouts so I can run the scoots ovet the winter

Modern Buddy

Break-in

Break-in

500 miles

My black cat