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just got a predator
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Posted by: rob-u/21

I just got my predator 500 today. Could you guys give me a few tips on how to break it in without having any problems.

Posted by: 300EXrider02

do not rev to high, try to stay below high rpms and outta 5th

Posted by: wheeltrax

That, and heat cycles.

Posted by: Z400central

congrats on the new ride!!

Check out the link in my signature..new site, not even a week old yet!

Posted by: rob-u/21

what do you mean by heat cycles?

Posted by: Doibugu2

Run it like 15 minutes at 1/4 throttle, than let it cool down
Run 1/2 throttle, let it cool down.

Thats what they mean. I think your supposed to run it longer than 15 minutes though.

Posted by: rob-u/21

thanks for the info.

Posted by: rookiex

Hit the gas and haul ***

Posted by: RED121572

The information that you need is in your owners manual. Its not rocket science.

Congrats on your toy!!

Posted by: Glow Plug

quote:
Originally posted by RED121572
The information that you need is in your owners manual. Its not rocket science.

Congrats on your toy!!

yeah dosen't anyone read the mauels anymore ?