the addict Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 New bike should be here this week and I'd be very grateful for any advice on running her in before attempting any full chat hill climbs, thanks Just. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) This is from the old manual: 'Break-In Procedure New Motorcycle Following proper break-in procedure helps ensure that the most important and expensive components on your new motorcycle will provide maximum performance and service life. (Also follow proper break-in procedure for a newly rebuilt engine.) When riding a new motorcycle, operate the motorcycle for the first 20 minutes using not more than half throttle and shifting gears so that the engine does not lug:' I plan to take a bit more time, a few hours maybe, and gradually increase the load, when my new one is delivered. Edited October 21, 2014 by guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowbrow Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I was going to say don't let her get too hot, but if you follow your usual routine of stopping regularly for a roll-up this won't happen. Looking forward to seeing you out on the beast soon. Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizza5 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I will run it for you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks lads, Dave, no tab stops anymore mate, this is my incentive to give up them up, be good to see you soon, bacon and eggs at Saintbury this Sunday if your riding, make sure you get there before Gizza though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Ray Stringer (very experienced 4 stroke tuner) did some research on running in procedure. For maximum subsequent power output a hard running in, basically a good thrashing is the way to do it, gives a loose free revving engine. I have always believed in the gentler progressive approach. I don't know if it is still the case but Honda (and other) used to strongly advise running in on mineral oil, not synthetic. Synthetics can have such high film strength they prevent proper bedding in of components. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warby beta Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Hard run in every time! I broke my brand new engine for the car in at a trackday... The mont got a normal, hard ride the first outing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 I hope you are so honest to tell whoever buys your bikes when you're done with it, that you didn't follow proper running in procedure. I sure as hell don't want to buy such a second hand bike. Unless you can convince me you know better than the manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warby beta Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Hard break in every time! I broke in my brand new £5k engine in the car at a trackday... 1.6 bar of boost and Rev limiter bashing! The mont got a normal, hard ride the first outing! Bearings will bed in within the first few minutes piston rings need load and higher cylinder pressures to cut into the bores and create a good seal. I'd rather buy a well used and looked after motor than one with Glazed up bores from a poncy break in and an easy life! Edited October 23, 2014 by warby beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Nope, you didn't convince me, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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