Pilot bird wrote:
Steve, what are your break in procedures on the Engine?
Hello Chris, sorry for the late reply. I use 3 gallons of premium gas with Honda GN2 premix at 20/1 for the initial break in, the GN2 is non synthetic it is what Honda originally made for the Pilot and Odyssey I believe. I run the tank as low as possible being very careful not to run out of gas ( DO NOT RUN OUT OF GAS ), I then use the Honda HP2 at 32/1 from then on.
I take an initial compression reading before first start up, I do 7 or so heat cycles taking a compression reading between each heat cycle, on the first heat cycle I let the
Engine run until I feel the cylinder warm to the touch I then shut it down and let it cool completely, after it has cooled to room temp. I take a compression reading and do it all over again slowly letting it heat up a little more each heat cycle until I reach full operating temperature on the last 3 heat cycles, basically let it run a little longer each heat cycle. I also constantly look the Engine and everything over, double, triple and quadruple check everything.
On the first rides, after warm up ( Always warm up your Engine before riding ) I start out slow I putt around at first fluctuating the throttle 1/8 tops keeping it out of the power band, first ride is very short I come back pull the plug check color and let the Engine cool completely, I do this over and over again increasing my ride distance and throttle amount a little each time. Take your compression gauge with you and check compression after cool down before each ride, it is a good idea to take a compression reading before the first ride where you are riding at. I only say that because the altitude where I live and where I ride are different.
We have barely gotten in to 1/4 throttle runs on my wife's pilot, before we go out again I am going to change her Engine balance oil and fatten up the mid range on the carburetor.
I am sure my break in procedure is a little more time consuming then others but I have had so much trouble in the past couple of years I am a scaredy cat. OK I said it, there!!!
I learned the basis from Hoser and all the great people on here, I hope you will approve Hoser.
If you do a search on here I am sure there are many write ups on break in procedure.
Good luck Chris, I hope this helps.
rarerat wrote:
hoser wrote:
Were you riding out at Rio Puerco at the end of Southern Blvd SW?
That looks like Montessa park from the pics.
Hello Gentleman, sorry for the late reply.
Yes Sir Nick you are correct, Montessa park.
Hoser, it is a small place with lots of hills to climb. I prefer the Puerco over Montessa any day but Montessa is a lot closer.
Next time you are down we can go and check it out if you would like, no problem.
Take care guys.