Proper Way To Break In A New Pocket Bike
Once you bring home a new pocket bike, there are breaking in procedures that need to be done. It is easy to get excited and want to ride around at top speed but if you do not properly break in the bike you risk cutting the engine life by almost half. That means you will be pouring money to maintain the bike much earlier than you should. There are many techniques to properly break in your new bike but two of the most popular strategies stand out.
To break in your pocket bike with the heat cycling method you first start by idling the bike or just above idle for five to ten minutes. After the five to ten minutes are up the engine will be a little warmed up but still below normal operating temperature. At this point you want to cool the engine to cool down, turn it off and let it cool off. Then warm up the engine again by turning it on to just above idle for ten minutes, and then turn it off to cool back down. Turn the engine on then off to cool down for a total of four cycles.
Now that the engine has cooled after the final warm up we need to break it in with a little riding. Ride the bike at a slow and easy pace until the tank is emptied. The important thing is to not stress the engine by revving the engine too hard or speeding up too fast. Once the entire tank of gas is done, the bike is ready for normal riding on its next tank.
The next method is considered more fun by many because it allows the owner to actually ride the bike unlike the heat cycling method of watching a bike idle. Although we still have to idle the engine for about five minutes to warm up, after that we can immediately jump to riding. Bring the throttle up very slowly and gently to the point where the clutch would engage. This way, if you applied too much throttle during the ride the bike won’t lurch and throw you off.
When you take the bike for the ride, slowly break in the tires by running a lap at a very slow speed. On the second lap, speed up the bike and try to focus on hitting as wide a range of RPMs as possible by accelerating and decelerating frequently.
During the first fifteen minutes of riding try not to push the engine too hard nor ride too slow. It is also important to check that the engine is sufficiently warmed before beginning the second lap. Throughout the ride, make sure the clutch does not engage fully or it will burn. It is obvious when the clutch is fully engaged by the bucking of the engine or the sound it will make.
While there are other ways to break in a new pocket bike, these are the two most popular strategies. And being something that you only have to do once, it definitely pays off in longer engine life. Do not forget to follow safety instructions and wear proper protective gear when riding at all times.
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