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MajikalJoe
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PostSubject: 1st new scoot   1st new scoot I_icon_minitimeWed Jun 18, 2014 8:22 am

Hi all I'm Joe from South Jersey and just moved  up from my 2007 JCL-250MPA to a 2013 SW haven't brought it home yet still trying to get a ride (85 miles) to pick it up,might have to wait till the week-end to get there and yes they won't take my China Bomb cherry  in trade  Evil or Very Mad .

I have read JG post today and having it up to interstate speed for a exit or two,just wondering what the break in time for these are. As you might no NJTP and our interstates drivers don't know what 55 or 65 means. Well hope to hear a few ideas on this subject  study
 
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PostSubject: Re: 1st new scoot   1st new scoot I_icon_minitimeWed Jun 18, 2014 9:35 am

I just brought home my new 2012 yesterday. For break in the manual says for the first 300 miles avoid full throttle starts and rapid acceleration. My hero was the tortoise not the hare so that's no problem for me and I can tell you that even without full throttle these things move right along.
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PostSubject: Re: 1st new scoot   1st new scoot I_icon_minitimeWed Jun 18, 2014 10:07 am

Just take easy----roll easy to speeds you need to keep from getting run over, try back road home---new engines like varying speeds, not the highway drone.

the first 300 miles easy----drain oil/change filter---make sure nothing falling off/leaking. Ride. Your choice if you want to waste money on paying dealer to service at sometimes high price!!
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PostSubject: Re: 1st new scoot   1st new scoot I_icon_minitimeWed Jun 18, 2014 10:22 am

If it's got new tyres take it carefully for the first 60 miles or so - the dressing on new tyres is comparatively slippery and needs to be worn off.
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PostSubject: Re: 1st new scoot   1st new scoot I_icon_minitimeWed Jun 18, 2014 10:28 am

As an OTR driver, you know to trust the mechanics.   Evil or Very Mad   Check fluids and air pressure before leaving dealership.  Take it slow and easy. The power is there when you need it. There are a ton of pictorials here (thank you JeffR, Bigbird, and all the others) to help with basic maintenance.     And, welcome to the forum.   welcome
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PostSubject: Re: 1st new scoot   1st new scoot I_icon_minitimeThu Jun 19, 2014 7:09 am

Alright guys varied and easy, drain at 300 do you all use other brand filters and oil I no the dealer wants 350.00 for the 1st service bounce  It looks like my first trip home will be a wet one knowing that I have 275 more pounds on the wheels will be a good thing, will post about how the 1st run turns out...

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