04-26-2014, 05:59 AM
(04-26-2014, 04:47 AM)cbdtran_imp Wrote:(04-24-2014, 11:36 AM)PilotPaul_imp Wrote: I'm not sure if this should have been put in the mechanical section so I'm sorry if should have. Anyway I am about to roll over 400 miles on my bike and I just wanted to get some input about the break in period.
So far I have been very gentle with her. I've been on the freeway a few times only been to 80mph a few times and haven't gone over 4k on the tach very much at all. Today however the itch was just too much and I opened her up a bit but not bad. I didn't really get over 5k by much. I couldn't help it.....okay I did it one other time a few days ago. My question is...is that okay?
my '13 bike is now at 7K miles mark, it is noticeable smoother than at 3K, if my perception is correct. I believe breakin is crucial for longevity of the bike. 5K RPM occasional is okay but try to vary the RPM but don't exceed 5K until your bike has at least 3K miles.
I read somewhere someone break in their bike on the stand and at top RPM and show metal flakes from oil change. he said this is how he break-in his bike because race bike they break in the same way. Race bike, they change engine after each race I think. Some mechanic open full throttle of new bikes, how rude.
when I wake up I want to wake up by soft music, someone scream at my ear, I wake up in panic
my '13 bike is now at 7K miles mark, it is noticeable smoother than at 3K, if my perception is correct. I believe breakin is crucial for longevity of the bike. 5K RPM occasional is okay but try to vary the RPM but don't exceed 5K until your bike has at least 3K miles.
I read somewhere someone break in their bike on the stand and at top RPM and show metal flakes from oil change. he said this is how he break-in his bike because race bike they break in the same way. Race bike, they change engine after each race I think. Some mechanic open full throttle of new bikes, how rude.
when I wake up I want to wake up by soft music, someone scream at my ear, I wake up in panic
In response to the lucid portion of your post, before the flashback kicked in
...Not exceeding 5000 rpm for the first 3000 miles? That's a new one on me.
I expect Red Mist along anytime soon to stand you corrected sir.