I'll be starting to ride my gsF project soon. I was wondering if I should keep it stock until finishing the break period(atleast the 500mile)?
It will be getting a lunchbox, rejet, and full jardine exhaust. It currently has ~130miles right now. Did a little searching, but not much good info on the subject. I don't foresee any problems from running the mods, but figured I'd ask the gurus! Any info or thoughts are appreciated!!
Shouldn't be any issues installing the mods. Race engines are broken in with a pretty extreme set of mods on a pretty regular basis.
New engines run hot until break in is complete. Heat from excess friction is the enemy in a new engine breakin. The tighter the clearances the more heat is generated. If you are breaking in a new engine and you are jetted on the lean side, which also creates more heat, then you are closer to the edge of heat damaging your new components. It's usually the piston ring to cylinder wall seating and sealing that's jeopardized first, followed by piston skirts, and finally valves and bearing surfaces in severe cases.. Good luck!
is this the ride you ended up putting your R6 in? Just curious on your thoughts if you did. I'm loving mine :D
Sounds good! I was figuring it would be good to go.
Well if my facts are straight the gs tends to be lean in stock form, so it might be better to get in there and properly rejet it for the box/can. One more thing I get to do before she'll get on the road!
I'm taking my time on this rebuild, Gabby will be up and rolling around as soon as all work is done and up to my standards. Until then she'll be nice and cozy stashed in my shop!
Thanks again guys!