They called, it's being built!!!

[CSaddict]

Just got the call! Bike is being built this week! Excited.


Woooot!

[surfndirt]

What number in line were you? I'm 43...guessing it'll be a few weeks for me

[CSaddict]

15

[Lee R]

I think you'll be quite happy with your purchase

[rtking]

Congrats, CSaddict! The waiting paid-off! :-) Can't wait to read about your impressions once you receive your bike!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by CSaddict

Just got the call! Bike is being built this week! Excited.


Woooot!

That's great. Get your camera ready; we love photos.

[CSaddict]

Absolutely. I'm having it delivered to my shop and told my boss not to touch the crate unless it's smashed. I'm excited.

[Lee R]

I echo Spud, unboxing photo's are great, this things like a giant Christmas present when it comes in!

[Dualsport Chic]

Argh - I'm #46. Was hoping our RX3s would be delivered together as we're both in CT but I'm quite a bit behind you in the order.

Waiting patiently . . .

[Aleong1967]

I spoke to Ryan today
All colors except the Orange are in the first 2 containers delivered
Likely the Orange will be in the next containers
Should be deliveried later this week
I am number 13 on the list and in Northern Calif
Likely to see it at my doorstep before the end of the month
Crossing my fingers

[pyoungbl]

Ryan called me too. I'm #41 so that means I should see a bike....sorta soon. The next step will be to do the break-in. I understand that the recommended procedure is to stay under 5K rpm for the first 500 miles. That runs counter to what I have done with every other new bike I have bought. I'm inclined to the 'aggressive break-in' school where you try to seat the rings by doing full throttle acceleration in gears 2-5...going to about 6K...and then decelerating with engine braking. This tends to seat the rings nicely. Now, I understand that the RX3 has already been run up to redline by the factory..in fact, up to 84 mph on the dyno. In addition, CSC has already changed the oil so I'm starting with an engine that has clean oil and has already done max performance. With all that said, what's the deal with staying below 5K rpm for the first 500 miles? Exactly what are we bedding in?

Peter Y.

[Dualsport Chic]

Just got my email today as well. Will call Ryan tomorrow and go over the final details.

Woot Woot de Woot!!

[Jay In Milpitas]

Originally Posted by pyoungbl

With all that said, what's the deal with staying below 5K rpm for the first 500 miles? Exactly what are we bedding in?

Peter Y.

Gears, timing chain, valve components (including the roller cam follower), but most important is *normalizing* the cast parts.

All metal expands and contracts with heat & cooling. There's a posting about it somewhere. In brief, the cylinder, head, and cases will change their shape minutely until they've become seasoned. Run hard and hot too soon and they may take a form that is beneficial, or detrimental. This is why builders of performance car engines prefer to start with a used old block, it's taken it's final shape.

But it's your bike, do what you want.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by pyoungbl

Ryan called me too. I'm #41 so that means I should see a bike....sorta soon. The next step will be to do the break-in. I understand that the recommended procedure is to stay under 5K rpm for the first 500 miles. That runs counter to what I have done with every other new bike I have bought. I'm inclined to the 'aggressive break-in' school where you try to seat the rings by doing full throttle acceleration in gears 2-5...going to about 6K...and then decelerating with engine braking. This tends to seat the rings nicely. Now, I understand that the RX3 has already been run up to redline by the factory..in fact, up to 84 mph on the dyno. In addition, CSC has already changed the oil so I'm starting with an engine that has clean oil and has already done max performance. With all that said, what's the deal with staying below 5K rpm for the first 500 miles? Exactly what are we bedding in?

Peter Y.

It's very hard to keep this engine under 5,000 rpm. I just vary the engine rpms, and don't run the engine real hard during break-in. Ride the bike conservatively for a few thousand miles before you start cruising for long periods of time at high rpms.

[detours]

So Gerry just installed my new engine and he sent me these break in recommendations.

• Keep engine below 7000 RPM for the first 500 miles.
• Vary RPM and throttle angles/loads. Avoid sustained RPM and overheating.
• Use Lucas upper cylinder lubricant / fuel conditioner in the fuel tank for the first 600 miles.
• Replace engine oil at 600 miles with synthetic 10W-40.
• Also check / adjust valve lash .003” both in and out valves.
• Do not rev when starting. Allow to warm up at least 1 bar before riding.
• Do not blip throttle during deceleration. Doing so can cause additional backfire since the computer thinks you want more fuel.

I wonder if he recommended higher RPMs because I regeared with a 13T front and 45T rear sprocket. Or maybe 7000 is just fine.