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Break-In Procedure
Your Cobra CX65 is a close-tolerance high performance machine and break-in
time is very important for maximum life and performance. The CX65 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
high octane pump gas with Cobra’s specially formulated
Cobra Venom
2-cycle
Race Oil
. (Part # MCMUOL02)
CAUTION:
Failure to use proper fuel, oil, or fuel/oil mixture 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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Start bike on stand
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First 5 minute period, operate the bike on the stand with a combination of idle
and high RPM operation. (avoid prolonged high RPM but spin the rear
wheel good at least once or twice per minute)
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Allow bike to cool
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Ride for 15 minutes maximum (avoid prolonged high RPM operation and
avoid abusing the clutch).
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Cool and inspect bike for loose fasteners.
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Check & retighten wheel spokes
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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
o
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.
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After 8 hours of operation
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Change the fork oil.
o
Have a Certified Cobra Mechanic change the shock oil.
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Your bike is now ready for the highest level of competition!
NOTE:
During break-in the bike will likely lose some engine coolant through the radiator
overflow hose. Losing up to 4 oz (120 ml, ½ cup) is normal. Proper coolant level
will cover the top of the radiator cores. Removing the radiator cap and looking
inside is the only way to check the coolant level.
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