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[NormanBurrows]

Originally Posted by johnny

Good write up, Please could you show me/point me in the right direction to the warm up and oil flow info you mentioned

Hi Johnny,

Spalding's useful article is here: http://www.sigmaperformance.com/rockers.html

Once the 60-90 secs is done I keep the motor on a light load and less than 3,500 but not labouring for 3 miles. By then, everything is at correct operating clearances. Some question the need but I point to the high mileages on some of my bikes. 175,000 on a BMW R100/7 is the best and thanks to 2nd owner (Roy) also. But that bike made 50% of the power of the ST from the same capacity and didn't do a dozen track days. Did St. Tropez to Blackpool cruising at 115mph for 19 hours though in 1981.

Cheers,


Norm.