Break-In Methods

[TimF]

What do you guys think of this?

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

I'm far too conservative to overly deviate from the manufacturers recommendations. Nonetheless it makes for an interesting read.

I'd consider the idea of a first oil change at 20 miles.

[black13]

I definately aint an expert, but ive had 4 new bikes over the past 12 years,first time i stuck to manufacturers reccomendations, after that i run in how i would normally ride. my last 2 bikes have been new busas, first ride has been about 250kms,putting the bike underload in most gears ,then dropped the oil put fresh oil in with a new filter , then at 1oookms take to dealer for 1st service,

roll on jindy

[Gnarbunkle99]

Not really a break-in, only a ring seating technique, I guess it has merit.

[kawasuki]

Yeh I wouldnt run a bike for a 1000 ks with all that metal running around the sump.250 sounds about right. Also some use a dyno and its run in a day and usually makes more hp with that method.

[NEMESIS]

Woops.
Well i just stuck to the 1000km service an what was recommended..
Well sorta.
Hmm.
Maj whats your take on this shit?

[Maj]

Only ever had 1 new bike,followed manufactures rec to be sure there would be no probs if warranty were needed.
Any i have rebuilt have been for racing and they get a couple of shortshifting runs,change the oil and there run in...