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7
Break-In Procedure
Your Cobra PW3 is a close-tolerance high performance machine and break-in
time is very important for maximum life and performance. The PW3 can be
ridden hard after the first ½ hour break-in time but it is recommended that no
adjustments are made to the carburetion or suspension until the full 8 hours of
bike break-in has elapsed. Also, after the engine, transmission, and drive train
have been broken-in for the full 8 hours, the bike will be faster!
Fill the fuel tank with 93 octane pump gas, or
Sunoco
MO2
X
without oil. Also, fill
the oil injection reservoir with Cobra’s specially formulated
Cobra Venom
2-cycle
Race Oil
. (Part # MCMUOL02)
CAUTION:
Failure to use proper fuel or oil may result in premature engine wear, or damage
to the machine.
Adhering to the following break-in schedule will result in long lasting high
performance machine.
•
First ½ hour of operation
o
Follow the starting procedure listed in this manual.
o
Avoid prolonged operation at Wide Open Throttle.
•
After 1 hour of operation
o
Check for loose bolts and nuts on the bike and retighten as
necessary (proper toque values are listed under Specifications).
o
Clean the carburetor bowl.
o
Change the transmission / clutch lubricant.
•
After 8 hours of operation
o
Change the fork oil.
o
Have a Certified Cobra Mechanic change the shock oil.
•
Your bike is now ready for the highest level of competition!