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Best way to break in a new 4 wheeler?
Posted on 5/10/16 at 10:11 am
Posted on 5/10/16 at 10:11 am
Probably getting a new four wheeler soon and after googling ways to break them in I'm more confused. I know todays engines have a lot less tolerance so it isn't as important as years past but some people swear by the heat cylces and some swear by just riding it as you're going to be riding it with out hammering it the first 5 hours or so. And then there is the crowd that says ride it like you stole it because it sets the rings in the cylinder better.
Was wanting to hear the opinions here.
I do know to change the oil and filter after the initial 5-10 hours.
Was wanting to hear the opinions here.
I do know to change the oil and filter after the initial 5-10 hours.
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Posted on 5/10/16 at 10:23 am to Yammie250F
Ran my 2 like a bat out of hell from day one. 6 years and zero problems. One has 17,000 miles on it, now
Posted on 5/10/16 at 10:24 am to Yammie250F
I've always read the manual of whatever piece of equipment I've purchased. If there is something particular that you should do, it'll be in there.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 10:41 am to Yammie250F
I would do whatever Honda recommends. If it's not in the manual, either ask the dealer or inquire directly to Honda.
You are getting a Honda, right?
You are getting a Honda, right?
Posted on 5/10/16 at 10:45 am to Yammie250F
belt drives require a different break in
Posted on 5/10/16 at 10:49 am to Chuker
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You are getting a Honda, right?
Founds a left over 2014 Kingquad and Suzuki is offering 0% financing for 5 years. Getting it at $2600 off MSRP.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 11:25 am to Yammie250F
Asks advice for how to break in atv. Doesn't ask advice on which brand atv to get. 
If its not Honda, its not worth it.
If its not Honda, its not worth it.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 11:26 am to Yammie250F
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Posted on 5/10/16 at 11:26 am to Yammie250F
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Posted on 5/10/16 at 11:26 am to Yammie250F
I wanted Hondas but there were no dealers remotely close to where my 4wheers were going to be working. I was hesitant to buy Suzuki king quads. They are beasts. 
This post was edited on 5/10/16 at 11:35 am
Posted on 5/10/16 at 11:33 am to stein_burgundy
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If its not Honda, its not worth it.
You have obviously never owned a Suzuki. Mine work in a remote jungle and constantly stay out in the rain for months at a time, pull a 4x8 trailer way overloaded, slide off the sides of mountains flipping more times than I can count, receive shitty fuel and work 5 days out of the week.. Great product.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 12:00 pm to stein_burgundy
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Doesn't ask advice on which brand atv to get. If its not Honda, its not worth it.
not everyone wants outdated, underpowered farm equipment that doesn't have true 4wd.
I've never had a problem with any Polaris or can am I've had, plus I can get to places where Honda's rear axle would get high centered... like over ant hills
Posted on 5/10/16 at 12:17 pm to Sparkplug#1
I haven't owned a Suzuki but I know a couple guys who did. One friend bought one and had issues with the transmission. Ended up with a Honda after a lot of back/forth with dealer. Another guy at our hunting lease had a KQ (don't remember year) who had issues with the charging system on the bike. Many parts and a few batteries later, he ended up selling it. If they work for you, more power to you.
My money will always be on a Honda when it comes to atvs.
My money will always be on a Honda when it comes to atvs.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 12:38 pm to stein_burgundy
Now a days I think its more of just finding the best deal. They're all good in there own ways. The kingquad had lots of good feedback on different ATV sites.
Now back to topic, how did you guys break in your new bikes?
Now back to topic, how did you guys break in your new bikes?
Posted on 5/10/16 at 12:41 pm to Yammie250F
quote:i did this. i put gas in it and started using it. think i made a hunting trip with it at buckhorn mgt area.
how did you guys break in your new bikes?
Posted on 5/10/16 at 1:07 pm to Yammie250F
I just bought a Can An XMR.
For the engine the suggested break in is to not run past 3/4 throttle and not to exceed half throttle on take offs for 10 hours.
For the belt no take offs past 3/4 throttle and no extended high speed rides for 30 miles.
Hondas are reliable, but they are underpowered dinosaurs that ride like shite. If a person wants an ATV for more than riding back and forth to the deer stand or farm work then they are about the worst choice you could make
For the engine the suggested break in is to not run past 3/4 throttle and not to exceed half throttle on take offs for 10 hours.
For the belt no take offs past 3/4 throttle and no extended high speed rides for 30 miles.
quote:
If its not Honda, its not worth it.
Hondas are reliable, but they are underpowered dinosaurs that ride like shite. If a person wants an ATV for more than riding back and forth to the deer stand or farm work then they are about the worst choice you could make
This post was edited on 5/10/16 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 5/10/16 at 1:20 pm to stein_burgundy
My friends teased me for going for Suzuki (they are Honda owners). It stung because I wanted Hondas but they really weren't an option for where I work. They are the guys that drive theirs 20-30 days a year with a 5 minute ride to the blind. One has had several suspension problems, one has a motor blowing white smoke...don't knock a Suzuki until you've used them.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 1:35 pm to Sparkplug#1
Hondas do put out a whopping 38 HP with the $9k+ Rincon 680. It's no wonder they are reliable, they don't make enough power to be in danger of breaking anything
For reference, that's what Can Am manages to put out in their cheapest bike, the 450L
For reference, that's what Can Am manages to put out in their cheapest bike, the 450L
This post was edited on 5/10/16 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 5/10/16 at 1:46 pm to Yammie250F
Recently bought a Yamaha Kodiak 700 and really like it.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 1:53 pm to Yammie250F
The tech has already put an hour or so on it already.... Which is annoying.
Start it and let it warm up for a minute or so. Kill it and let it cool.
Repeat.
Get on it.
Run it fairly easy for an hour or so.
Let it cool.
Let it warm back up and do a few full throttle pulls from 0.
Run it as normal until you hit 10 hours and change the oil and filter. Don't look back.
That's a bit much for a factory motor, but that is how I break in the motors I build. They are typically much tighter than factory and require a little more initial love.
Good choice the suzuki. It, the liberty 800, and the yamaha 700 are the best atv motors built in the last 10.
Start it and let it warm up for a minute or so. Kill it and let it cool.
Repeat.
Get on it.
Run it fairly easy for an hour or so.
Let it cool.
Let it warm back up and do a few full throttle pulls from 0.
Run it as normal until you hit 10 hours and change the oil and filter. Don't look back.
That's a bit much for a factory motor, but that is how I break in the motors I build. They are typically much tighter than factory and require a little more initial love.
Good choice the suzuki. It, the liberty 800, and the yamaha 700 are the best atv motors built in the last 10.
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