05-13-2015, 10:26 AM
Since you changed it (early) I'll recommend that you do it again at around 1000 miles because she is still breaking in. Modern engines won't have the metal shavings in the oil like the good ol' days back in the 70's and 80's.
The bike also needs a lot of rpm changes and load changes during this break in. Occasional trips to red line (or there abouts) is OK, staying at one rpm range for long periods of time is not. Try to go through the gears, up and down, as much as possible. If you are stuck on the freeway try to vary your speed from high 60's to mid 80's (pretend you are a newbie with no idea about throttle control). This will properly seat your rings.
In general, you are better off extending the first oil change vs. doing it early. So it gets properly broken in.
and enjoy before the heat sets in!
The bike also needs a lot of rpm changes and load changes during this break in. Occasional trips to red line (or there abouts) is OK, staying at one rpm range for long periods of time is not. Try to go through the gears, up and down, as much as possible. If you are stuck on the freeway try to vary your speed from high 60's to mid 80's (pretend you are a newbie with no idea about throttle control). This will properly seat your rings.
In general, you are better off extending the first oil change vs. doing it early. So it gets properly broken in.
and enjoy before the heat sets in!