Running in ...

[FURBAR]

I'm picking up a new 125 c raptor next saturday, delayed caus i insured it with the wrong reg ...

Anyway i've seen and sat on it, and the mechanics said i will have to ride sedatly for the first 500 miles until the initial service ..

How much of this is strictly true and how much is over caution ..

Ta ...
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[Walloper]

What they mean is don't wring it's neck with high revs.
Break it's back with low revs and hi load.
Generally smooth operation no erratic frantic gas on gas off.

Sedate is the word.

Probably not dead dead necessary for a modern engine but with risk it for the sake of a few tank fulls of petrol?
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[FURBAR]

Thanks, will take it easy .. im a bit duboius about paying for a service at 500 miles .. would rather buy this !!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Whithams-Motorbike-Workshop-DVD/dp/B002NYLNJ8
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[Walloper]

You don't need to get the dealer to service the bike but it is simpler if there is a fault covered by warranty.
If someone else services then they will not have access to recalls etc.

The way machines work you get most faults initially then the machine should be pretty reliable for a long service life until things strat to wear out. Then you may have to overhaul/replace.

So the 500 mile service could be important especially for the re-sale.
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[dodger]

I broke mine in pretty much as hard as I could. Loads of revs and loads of engine braking. Have a read around the net, loads of conflicting information about it.

But fundamentally, you pays your money you makes your choices...
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Will ask them what they will do at 500 mile service and what they want cash wise for it ...
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[SamJL]

I followed this guide for breaking my bike in, and Ive not had any problems. It basically says the first 200 miles are crucial for break in, and you should do alot of hard accelerating and hard engine braking to get the engine to bed in properly, then ride it like its stolen for the next rest of the 500 miles! I honestly dont think it matters how you break in a new bike, but I just went off this guide!

https://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
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[stinkwheel]

Is this the stingiest motorcycle dealer in the world?

I've never bought a brand new vehicle without having the shakedown service thrown in for free.
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[strag]

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If nothing ref warranty is up, and they want to much then i have Bean on here who would do it for me ...
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[neatbik]

Yep, no worries mate

As for running in, there are 2 schools of thought...

Run it in gently = will last longer overall

Run it in hard = wont last as long, but will make more power.


Its a hotly contested subject, but i know a few engine builders and they all use the 'run it in hard' method - with good results on the dyno, and no significant loss of reliability.

The most important thing with a 2 stroke is not to let it sit at constant revs for too long - vary the revs, be gentle when its cold but otherwise give it some work to do, thats the only way everythings going to bed in properly.

[FURBAR]

Thanks,

I think with the combination of me getting used to it, and being third party only, will mean agood meduim between the two thoughts on running in ...
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[Nai]

I was told on my Rieju the run in was 500KM (bout 325 Mile I think). I have been taking gently so far, but I am still a newbie motorcyclist so taking it easy and learning the ropes anyway. I am still doing that cling on to the handlebars and look terrified at 40mph thing at the moment. Its going to be a while before I really open her up on any level

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[Nai]

Arf silly thing is I regularly did over 40 on a push bike through stone bridge park underpass. Totally not... Hmmm confident on something I don't have absolute control over.

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[Crafty]

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[Paulington]

Run in procedure for my kart engines (125/250 2 Stroke):

Rebuild.
Two laps (1.5km?) at 6k revs to get the temperature up.
Done. Hammer down.

I'd run in a motorbike in (ish) the same manner too.
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[Mudskipper]

[The Original Muzza]

When I first started using my piston, I tried running it in gently. If the piston goes up and down too fast at first it won't last very long. After the piston's been used several times it starts to get more stable and eventually can be used at higher speeds for increased periods of time without blowing.


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Comes across as a nob.




S'ok Crafty i'm a nob too. I JUST DON'T SHOUT IT.


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