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TE/TC New TE 300 break in?

Discussion in '2st' started by PDL, Aug 21, 2014.

  1. PDL Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    amarillo, texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TE 300
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda Crf 450X, Ktm 625 SXC....
    I 'll be picking up my new '14 TE300 tomorrow. I'll be installing the JD jet kit and an FMF Stealth S/A. Its been many year since I broke in a two stroke. Any suggestions?
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  2. lankydoug Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM 300en
    Start it and fully warm it up for about 5 min without revving it up high.

    Shut it off and let it completely cool (overnight or until same temp as rear tire)

    Start it and ride it fairly easy at various speeds and throttle positions with some short wide open pulls.

    let it cool completely

    Ride it how ever you want it's broke in
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  3. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Doug has you covered on the break in so from me CONGRATS and enjoy :applause:.
  4. Hurky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Spain
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR300 2010
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha WR480F 2008
    How much time doing that ?
    Over here the people still burns 1 or 2 full tanks of premix riding soft to break in the new bikes .... maybe overkill

    Regards. ;)
  5. lankydoug Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM 300en
    There are a few extra things that can be done in the name of caution or overkill but as far as effecting or improving the break in they aren't necessary. The first heat cycle is by far the most important. The second easy ride heat cycle with varying speeds and loads is mostly for proper piston and ring break in. Riding it easy for a longer period of time won't hurt anything but you must be sure to vary the speed and load of the engine. Changing the trans oil after the first few rides or one tank of fuel is also a good extra precaution.

    After I do the first 2 heat cycles I usually discover that the jetting could stand to be improved. Bikes usually come from the factory slightly rich and need some minor tweaking for the air density and fuel you will be using. By the time the jetting is spot on, the fork and shock clickers are close and the brake and clutch levers are set to my liking, I'm usually through the first tank of fuel.

    Every bike I get, new or used I disassemble the entire chassis and grease every bearing including foot peg and control lever pivots with enough waterproof grease that there is no room left for water to get in.
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  6. PDL Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    amarillo, texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TE 300
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda Crf 450X, Ktm 625 SXC....
    Thanks for all the help!! Its nice to have confirmation as to what the shop said. The shop mechanic said basically the same procedure. At least 3 heat cycles with a cold engine in between. Then change oil, plug and the air filter if necessary. Then ride it!! I can tell the jetting is off so the jd jet kit will go in tomorrow after break in.:applause:
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  7. Benjimoto Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lincolnshire, UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE 300
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 150xc Hypermotard sp
    Congrats on the bike.
    Found the standard jetting to be ok for me, what will JD jet kit do for a 2t, not fitted one of those since my 04 450sx? Let us know how it feels once fitted.
  8. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250