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Joojoo
Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 12:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Hey guys,

Ive read a few articles on break in (one from here, one from S&S) and they mention not "lugging" a motor during break in. I have an XB12S, that Im trying to break in for long lasting durability....I rode her home, and had her in 5th a few times but not exceeding 100KM/h. At what RPM in 5th is an XB12 lugging? Would 2600RPM in 5th (or 90KM/hr) be lugging for that motor?

Just trying to get it right....

Tanx,

Jack
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M1combat
Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 01:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I'm thinking <2K is lugging on a 12.
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Spyder12s
Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 02:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
form what I recall around 3500rpm is about right, you can feel it when you are there ..
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Frankenstein
Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 02:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Lugging is a combination of rpm and load. Try to run the bike with less than 1/3 of the throttle. If it revs easy and you can ride it like that you are not lugging it. Even if you are a 2500 rpm in 4th gear and you apply full throttle you are lugging it.
Just stay easy on the throttle and you are fine.
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Spyder12s
Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 03:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
at least I am not the only one awake at this time although its only 12 out there in frankinland
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M1combat
Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 01:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
If you're in any gear and doing 1500-1800 rpms and get on the gas a little bit you will feel a bit of a shake from the engine. THAT is lugging.
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