Breaking-in the engine. While the engine in your
new SSR pit bike does not require a formal “break-
in” procedure, we recommend you follow the follow-
ing tips to get the best performance and longevity
from your bike. Note: None of the pit bikes covered
in this manual are equipped with speedometers or
odometers so you will need to “guesstimate” both
your speed and miles traveled.
Keeping your pit bike well maintained is essential to
your safety as well as being a good way to protect
your investment, realize its maximum performance,
avoid breakdowns and have fun.
1) Start your engine and let it idle for four- to ve-
minutes, blipping the throttle occasionally. Shut off
the engine and allow it to cool completely. Repeat
this “heat cycle” process four more times.
2) Warm up the engine again and ride the bike for
about ve-minutes at an easy pace. Vary the rpm,
do not ride at more than 1/3 of maximum throttle or
rpm. Let the engine cool completely and repeat the
cycle two more times.
3) Ride the bike for ve- to ten-minutes at a mod-
erate pace, varying the rpm and not going over ¾
throttle or rpm. Let the engine cool completely and
repeat this secondary break-in two more times.
4) Complete the break-in by riding aggressively for
about 15-minutes. Ride hard without revving the
engine fully, vary the rpm and do not “cruise” at part
throttle. By the time you completed the break-in
process you will probably have used at least one
and maybe as much as two gallons of gasoline.
To help you keep your new pit bike in top condition
this section includes a Service Intervals Schedule,
simple and easy-to-follow instructions for specic
maintenance work, safety precautions, information
and recommendations for oils, plus tips to keep
your bike looking its best.
SERVICE MAINTENANCE,
LUBRICATION AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Why Proper Maintenance is Important
In addition, for the rst ve hours do not use the
bike to climb steep slopes, do not ride more than
two hours at a time without shutting the engine off
and allowing it to cool, and vary the engine speed
regularly. >>>
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