Rincon Break-in - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

Gman417 · 01-05-2012, 08:00 PM

Hey guys i jus did a complete rebuild including new crank and bearings, piston, rings, cylinder, cam chain... Pretty much the works... What kind of break in procedure would u guys recommend? I've heard some people say crank it and ride it like you stole it and also heard take it easy for a hundred miles or so.. What you guys think? I wanna do it right.. Thanks!

rich450es · 01-05-2012, 08:13 PM

for over 25 years i have done it like this
start it and go for a little ride (1/2 hour) going threw all the gears but never going wide open on the gas then stop and let it idel for 5 mins then shut it off and let it sit for atleast 6 hours. then check all your fluids and go for a 1 hour ride and this time ride it a little harder but no wide open throutle then shut it down and let it sit for another 6 hrs and thats it all broken in .but thats just me

sspeckerwood · 01-05-2012, 09:24 PM

adding to what rich said, roll on and off the throttle.
vary ur rpm's often.

Gman417 · 01-05-2012, 09:30 PM

Alright guys thanks for the input i'll try to follow that best i can

h22ate · 01-05-2012, 09:46 PM

Im a fan of ride it like you stole it with a 4-stroke engine, 2 strokes require an extensive break in.

Rich's break in method looks about right. Even when I break in a 4 stroke I never out and out kill it but I ride it normal for a day or so. I dont do anything technical like he said but it is better safe than sorry...... and yes it would definitely be a good thing to check your fluids.

sspeckerwood · 01-05-2012, 10:02 PM

i did a similar break in with my harley when i completely rebuilt it. the thing has so much power now. i try not to run anything like i stole it ever, it costs way to much to fix it. lol

h22ate · 01-05-2012, 10:17 PM

HAHA true, you have to take care of your investment for sure.

My pap always told me that if you ever buy a brand new car beat the hel.l out of it. Cause if it breaks its under warrenty and if it still runs like a top it will continue to do so.

I just asume ride it like I normally would...... but for something not under warrenty yes you want to take a little more care with it.

kroorda · 01-08-2012, 04:44 PM

Honda's Recommend Breaking Is: For the first 100 miles avoid high RPMs. Vary your speed and RPMs, and avoid long hard work cycles - such as going up long hills in a higher gear.

h22ate · 01-08-2012, 10:07 PM

Yea, basically ride it....dont beat on it or put the motor under constant strain.

maine_rider15 · 01-08-2012, 10:16 PM

i rode mine in circles in the snow in about an acre of land for about the first 35 miles of its life we had a 3 feet of snow on the ground never got it outta 3rd gear or 15 mph but now shes got 1,500 plus and i ride the **** outta her and she loves it!!

01-05-2012, 08:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gman417 Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 24	Rincon Break-in Hey guys i jus did a complete rebuild including new crank and bearings, piston, rings, cylinder, cam chain... Pretty much the works... What kind of break in procedure would u guys recommend? I've heard some people say crank it and ride it like you stole it and also heard take it easy for a hundred miles or so.. What you guys think? I wanna do it right.. Thanks!

01-05-2012, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	for over 25 years i have done it like this start it and go for a little ride (1/2 hour) going threw all the gears but never going wide open on the gas then stop and let it idel for 5 mins then shut it off and let it sit for atleast 6 hours. then check all your fluids and go for a 1 hour ride and this time ride it a little harder but no wide open throutle then shut it down and let it sit for another 6 hrs and thats it all broken in .but thats just me __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

01-05-2012, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,777	adding to what rich said, roll on and off the throttle. vary ur rpm's often. __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

01-05-2012, 09:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,073	Im a fan of ride it like you stole it with a 4-stroke engine, 2 strokes require an extensive break in. Rich's break in method looks about right. Even when I break in a 4 stroke I never out and out kill it but I ride it normal for a day or so. I dont do anything technical like he said but it is better safe than sorry...... and yes it would definitely be a good thing to check your fluids. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

01-05-2012, 10:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,777	i did a similar break in with my harley when i completely rebuilt it. the thing has so much power now. i try not to run anything like i stole it ever, it costs way to much to fix it. lol __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

01-05-2012, 09:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gman417 Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 24	Alright guys thanks for the input i'll try to follow that best i can

01-05-2012, 10:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,073	HAHA true, you have to take care of your investment for sure. My pap always told me that if you ever buy a brand new car beat the hel.l out of it. Cause if it breaks its under warrenty and if it still runs like a top it will continue to do so. I just asume ride it like I normally would...... but for something not under warrenty yes you want to take a little more care with it. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

01-08-2012, 04:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
kroorda Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 10	Honda's Recommend Breaking Is: For the first 100 miles avoid high RPMs. Vary your speed and RPMs, and avoid long hard work cycles - such as going up long hills in a higher gear.

01-08-2012, 10:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,073	Yea, basically ride it....dont beat on it or put the motor under constant strain. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

01-08-2012, 10:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
maine_rider15 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bangor maine Posts: 545	i rode mine in circles in the snow in about an acre of land for about the first 35 miles of its life we had a 3 feet of snow on the ground never got it outta 3rd gear or 15 mph but now shes got 1,500 plus and i ride the **** outta her and she loves it!!

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