I am getting a new bike this spring. I have been reading the manf user manual and they suggest to keep it under 35-40mph for the first 500 km. I wonder if anybody actually goes through the break in period on their new bike? What are the benefits? How to do this correctly?
Any tips/advice/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
(sorry if it's the wrong forum section. please, feel free to point to the links if this topic was discussed before. thanks.)
Break in period on the new bike
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HotMess
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Re: Break in period on the new bike
I recommend that you follow the manufactures break-in period. I did with my Buell.
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Re: Break in period on the new bike
Follow it. There's a few reasons to follow the break-in period on a new bike. First and foremost is ring/crosshatch mating. Don't baby it but keep it under the revs specified by the manufacturer. Open it up a little until you get to the speeds you're breaking it in at. Don't stay at a steady speed for too long, an interstate trip is bad, riding around town is good!
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Re: Break in period on the new bike
That's what I thought. Will have to wait to take her on the highway until I finish the break-in period. Thanks.Wrider wrote:Follow it. There's a few reasons to follow the break-in period on a new bike. First and foremost is ring/crosshatch mating. Don't baby it but keep it under the revs specified by the manufacturer. Open it up a little until you get to the speeds you're breaking it in at. Don't stay at a steady speed for too long, an interstate trip is bad, riding around town is good!
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Re: Break in period on the new bike
Best of luck with it, it is VERY frustrating to own a brand new bike and not be able to open 'er up, but you'll be happy that you did it!
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