ORIGINAL: Tired Old Man




We are living in a world that is completely different than it was just a couple of decades ago. I remember the period when the auto manufacturers were trying to convince everyone that their new car did not need an old fashioned break-in.

My 2005 Kawasaki 805cc Vee Twin classic motorcycle came with the scariest set of break-in rules that I have ever seen with any IC powered vehicle. Fortunately, mine didn't go off in a nuclear explosion and demolish Chattanooga, TN. In spite of my horrible treatment, the Kaw is running just fine these days and without any major engine or transmission work.

What I and another person or two are trying to say is that you don't need as rigorous a break-in routine with gasoline fueled engines as you do with alcohol fueled engines. And the fuel is only part of the reason why. It's dinner time. Please resume arguing. (smile)


Ed Cregger


Understand, but how else can I be true to my signature line I'll go so far as to note you didn't disagree with it.