Running a new bike in...

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Don't know what's wrong with the search but it's not working for me.

Is this a myth or what?

I've been told by the dealer that I need about 2,000 miles of not taking it over 7,000rpm and told by my preferred mechanic of 15 years that it doesn't matter and it's a load of bollocks.

So will pinning it do any damage or is it just a scare mongering tactic so Yamaha have their arses covered?

drzsta · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Karma :

Rag the tits off it. A new engine would be loose change for you anyway, right?

Mumrah · Nova Slayer Joined: 29 Jan 2014 Karma :

I've heard that it's 750 miles and also heard, "fuck it, ride it like you stole it" from the start.

The former puts me off getting a brand new bike so I hope it's not true.

Biker101 · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Karma :

Personally I've always followed the manual, which on the only new bike I've had (except a ped Laughing

) was 600 miles.

I kept below 5k most of the time, complimentary service. Rode normally then.

Never took to the give it death game, idk about bikes, but with cars they could plug it in should a warranty claim arise and blame you for not running it in correctly when they see the history. Or so I'm told.
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UrbanRacer · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Karma :

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doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

I doubt it makes much difference nowadays, but I wouldn't let it labour in any gear, or go near the redline.
Try and give it a bit of work up and down through the gears.
2000 miles is kind of ridiculous, up to that first early oil change should be plenty.

I think it would be hard to find anyone who thought their bike (or any vehicle) was in some way adversely affected by something they did or didn't do in the first few miles.
I suspect part of the reason the advice persists is so you get used to the different characteristics of your new vehicle over the first few weeks.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

This would be the alternate view:
https://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

Modern motor... rip the tits off it from day one.
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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Although not to everyone's tasted, I've gone with a set of Toce quad slashes for mine.

They're on the way, so I should have them by next Friday. I could have put a set of Akras on it straight away but I don't want them and I personally like the look of the Toce cans. Each to their own...

https://i.imgur.com/ejCxpi4.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/sZWegfw.jpg