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quote:Originally posted by rajnish
the idea of running in 1k or 2k kms at slow speeds was phased out in other countries,here with obscene parts quality it's different
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Reminds me...In Bajaj they were experimenting with an aluminium block for 2 stroke engines (Scooters, Sunny and KB 125). These had a hard chrome bore that was very smooth and wear resistant.
These required no running in whatsoever! And had an amazing life of over 200,000 KM.
It was my friend's factory that had developed these blocks with some german collaboration and they were supplying to BAL.
But I don't really know what happened as I guess 2 strokes are virtually out here and my friend's company seems bust
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Anyways most 4 stroke bike engines use Aluminium blocks with a honed cast iron liner pressed in. With the exception of I guess the HH 97 CC ones that still use the CI ones and of course the Bullet Electra range.