Rush SR Service Manual
  • Getting Started
    • Rush SR Specs
      • Why the GSXS-1000?
      • Dyno Sheet
    • Before Starting - Warnings
    • Removing Bodywork
    • Break-in and Initial Setup
      • Seat Mounting
      • Pedal Box Placement
      • Bedding Brakes
      • Engine Break-in
      • Driving and Shifting
    • Understanding Your Dash
  • Maintenance
    • Maintenance Schedule
      • Each Session
        • Torquing Wheels
        • Lubing Chain
      • Each Weekend
        • Checking Fuel Pressure
        • Clean & Adjusting Chain
        • Inspecting Nuts & Bolts
        • Checking Shock Pressure
        • Adjusting Throttle & Clutch Cable
      • Each Month/Quarter
        • Greasing Joints and Bearings
        • Changing Diff & Engine Oil
        • Inspecting & Bleeding Brakes
      • Each Year
        • Change Air Filter
        • Changing Coolant
        • Cleaning Fuel Filter
        • Inspecting Wheel Bearings
        • Rebuilding Shocks (Track Variable)
        • Cleaning Radiator
        • Replacing Chain (Track Variable)
        • Rebuilding Axles
      • Long-Term Maintenance (150hr+)
    • Fluids
    • Shock Diagrams
    • Torque Specs
    • Suzuki Service Manuals
    • Electronics and Wiring
      • Main Harness
      • Shift Harness
      • Dash Harness
    • Winterizing
    • Dash Alarms
    • Engine and Gearbox
  • Tunables
    • Factory Baseline Setup Guide
    • Anti-Roll Bars
    • Shock Adjustments
    • Gear Ratios / Sprocket Changes
    • Alignment and Ride Height
    • Diff Plate Stacks
    • Ballast
    • Chain Guards and Replacement
    • Left Foot Braking
    • Brake Pads and Rotors
    • Tires
    • Mirrors
  • Dash, Data, and SmartyCam
  • Wrapping Your Rush SR
  • Running & Consumables Costs
    • Comparison to Other Cars
  • Parts & Repair Costs
  • Transporting Your Rush SR
  • Competing in Events
    • Decals and Brand Assets
    • Technical Regulations
  • Getting Help
    • Rush SR Owners' Forum
    • Rush SR Facebook Community
  • Service Bulletins
    • 2023-05-19 Pedal Box Safety Notice
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  1. Getting Started
  2. Break-in and Initial Setup

Engine Break-in

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Before you set a new track record… think about that brand new engine. Be kind to it, and it will be kind to you and your wallet!

The engine should be given three break-in sessions of approximately 15-20 minutes:

  1. Keeping RPM below 7,500 and moderate throttle.

    1. You should use this opportunity to also .

  2. Keeping RPM below 10,500 and full throttle.

  3. First half session (~10min) below 10,500rpm, then allowing full rev out all the way to the limiter.

The engine should be allowed to cool after each session.

This also give you a chance to get broken into the car. Fluids should be checked after each session, and you must before every session!

Following these three sessions, you are good to go. The car is very balanced but will bite back if you horse it around. Find your limits slowly and work into the car. It likes to be balanced in the corners: deep trail braking and yanking your foot off the brake at mid corner, will not give you the results you want. Apply brake pressure quickly, but roll it off smoothly.

Learning to use the shift lights will take some time too. <ost people are tuned into changing gear by 7,000 rpm. If you short-shift, you are not even in the powerband.

bed your brakes
torque-check the wheels