Break In and Mods

xlock · 04-03-2015, 05:38 PM

I've read a bunch of break in threads so I have a good handle on that argument.

My quick question is this:

Should I wait to install EJK/BAK/Exhaust until I get more than the current 200 miles on my Vaquero or go ahead an install everything?

Thanks for any input!

landman · 04-03-2015, 06:07 PM

go ahead and install the mods.

skullbagger · 04-03-2015, 07:28 PM

I don't see a problem mine went on at about 1300 miles,
my dealer (ron ayers) does exhaust and air mods right out of the crate!

xlock · 04-03-2015, 08:48 PM

Sounds good, I was thinking some had them dealer installed prior to delivery; just wanted to double check.
Thanks!

Duc796canada · 04-04-2015, 02:36 AM

The bike is supposed to come exactly as we mod it :)

hlknvlcn60 · 04-13-2015, 07:11 PM

The piston rings and parts that "break in" or mate together is all mechanical and has nothing to do with exhaust or intake or fueling. I did take it pretty easy the first 2500 miles or so keeping it around 3200 r's or so and after that started taking it a little higher slowly. I now, after 6600 miles will take it to around 5,000 rpm every so often where the torque peak seems to crest and the bike is getting stronger and stronger and smoother. I am really happy. Kawasaki motors come with very tight tolerances when new and should be broken in carefully for awhile. It will pay off in the long run with a good running motor that will last.

04-03-2015, 05:38 PM	#1
xlock Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 406	Break In and Mods I've read a bunch of break in threads so I have a good handle on that argument. My quick question is this: Should I wait to install EJK/BAK/Exhaust until I get more than the current 200 miles on my Vaquero or go ahead an install everything? Thanks for any input! __________________ '11 Vaquero '00 Nomad 1500fi - Sold - '92 Vulcan BUBF 1500 Bobber -Sold - VBA Member # 02057 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2015, 06:07 PM	#2
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	go ahead and install the mods. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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04-03-2015, 08:48 PM	#4
xlock Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 406	Sounds good, I was thinking some had them dealer installed prior to delivery; just wanted to double check. Thanks! __________________ '11 Vaquero '00 Nomad 1500fi - Sold - '92 Vulcan BUBF 1500 Bobber -Sold - VBA Member # 02057
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04-04-2015, 02:36 AM	#5
Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	The bike is supposed to come exactly as we mod it :) __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2015, 07:28 PM	#3
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	I don't see a problem mine went on at about 1300 miles, my dealer (ron ayers) does exhaust and air mods right out of the crate!
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04-13-2015, 07:11 PM	#6
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	The piston rings and parts that "break in" or mate together is all mechanical and has nothing to do with exhaust or intake or fueling. I did take it pretty easy the first 2500 miles or so keeping it around 3200 r's or so and after that started taking it a little higher slowly. I now, after 6600 miles will take it to around 5,000 rpm every so often where the torque peak seems to crest and the bike is getting stronger and stronger and smoother. I am really happy. Kawasaki motors come with very tight tolerances when new and should be broken in carefully for awhile. It will pay off in the long run with a good running motor that will last.
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