Electra Glide In Blue

After getting everything put back together, I did a small 10 mile run for a heat-cycle. This gave me a chance to check for leaks and what-not’s. The next day I took it out for a good 50 mile run. Half of this run was stop and go city traffic, top speed was around 45-50 mph.

I am wondering about the break-in procedure with the new Hastings piston rings, after finding this post on a forum:

Hastings piston rings are pre – lapped at the factory and really should not need any break in.

I am still following the manual for the normal break-in procedure.

After the 50 mile run and the cool down, I followed the Shovelhead headbolt torque sequence recommendation posted by fellow blogger, St. Lee over on his blog Knucklehead Theology.

This is the only headbolt torque sequence pattern I have ever seen, and it makes a lot of sense if you think about it.

I printed this out and used it when I installed the heads on the re-build. I laid it right up on the seat post so I could see it with easy reference to the motor.

I will be using it again at the 500 mile service.

I am still adding up the receipts, but it looks like I am coming in under $700 bucks.
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Ride Safe.