Cobra 2008 ECX70, Service Manual

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Break-In Procedure
Your Cobra Motorcycle is a close-tolerance high performance machine and
break-in time is very important for maximum life and performance. The ECX70
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!
Use a fuel / oil mixture of 32:1 for the full 8 hour break-in period. Be sure to use
93 octane pump gas, or
Sunoco MO2
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, 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.
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First 5 minute period, operate the bike in neutral with a combination of idle
and high RPM operation. (avoid prolonged high RPM rev it good at least
once or twice per minute)
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Allow the engine to cool
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Ride for 15 minutes maximum, avoiding prolonged high RPM operation.
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Cool and inspect bike for loose fasteners.
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Next ½ hour of operation, avoid prolonged operation at Wide Open Throttle.
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After 1 hour of operation
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Check for loose bolts and nuts on the bike and retighten as
necessary (proper toque values are listed under Specifications).
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Clean the carburetor bowl.
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Change the transmission / clutch lubricant with Cobra Power Shift
Transmission Lubricant
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Replace the fuel filter.
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After 8 hours of operation have a Certified Cobra Mechanic change the
shock oils.
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Your bike is now ready for the highest level of competition!
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