HHH
Elio Addict
I had a Yamaha Big Bear while in college. Saved up secretly my entire senior year and announced my intentions the night of my high school graduation.
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Engine Break-in
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HHH
Elio Addict
I very much enjoy my Yamaha Majesty (although the model didn't come with it). Glad to hear of the trouble free mileage, but I intend for the Elio to be its replacement.
Indiana Dave
Elio Aficionado
HHH
Elio Addict
Mine, too, is a 2007 with a bit fewer miles.
But back to the thread subject. I rented a new Nissan Altima with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) three years ago. It hadn't even been prepped by the rental agency; it had just arrived on the truck. With the experience of the Majesty, I liked a CVT. Knowing that these transmissions keep the revs up all the time (the bike runs constantly at 4500 - 6000 rpm), I was concerned about proper break-in. I know it was "just a rental", but since they were kind enough to offer me the car, I felt I should break it in properly. The rental agent didn't know the procedure, so I spent time reading the owner's manual before departing (I had the time). There was NOTHING on the subject.
I concluded that many cars no longer require babying when new (maybe the new brake pads do, to avoid burning the high spots). So, in conclusion, I will await guidance from Elio. By the way, does anyone know what Geo specified on their Metro engine, since the Elio engine is a derivative?
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WilliamH
Elio Addict
I didn't read everything in this thread, so forgive any duplications;
This whole thing about breaking in an engine has changed overtime. A long time ago there were bare metal honed surfaces that needed careful initial break-in by the new owner. Then the manufacturers did a variety of things like coatings, superfine honing and pre-working the engine and such. For the most part they do not allow new-car owners to make the mistakes from the past they sometimes did, and will again.
On racing motorcycles and such you may still need engine break in periods, like the WF450 Yamaha my kid just got, but not cars for the general public.
If you have an engine rebuilt, yes you probably need a break in period. But a direct from factory replacement engine, maybe not. ( however, read the small print )
This whole thing about breaking in an engine has changed overtime. A long time ago there were bare metal honed surfaces that needed careful initial break-in by the new owner. Then the manufacturers did a variety of things like coatings, superfine honing and pre-working the engine and such. For the most part they do not allow new-car owners to make the mistakes from the past they sometimes did, and will again.
On racing motorcycles and such you may still need engine break in periods, like the WF450 Yamaha my kid just got, but not cars for the general public.
If you have an engine rebuilt, yes you probably need a break in period. But a direct from factory replacement engine, maybe not. ( however, read the small print )
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I remember their Atv 4 wheelers being named Big Bear in the 80's. My sister's god parents let me work a little in their Yamaha shop washing and parking their stock. used to ride the things up the hill to the house to get checks signed or mail delivered. Got paid in Slurpees 
I remember their Atv 4 wheelers being named Big Bear in the 80's. My sister's god parents let me work a little in their Yamaha shop washing and parking their stock. used to ride the things up the hill to the house to get checks signed or mail delivered. Got paid in Slurpees
we still have an 80's Yamaha Big Bear .... she's been ridden many a mile over the years ..
