4U2NV Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Hello!!! I am new to this forum as I have just purchased a brand spanking new 2002 'Silver' Bird. BREAK-IN PERIOD The Owner's Manual Break-in Guidelines state: 'Help assure your motorcycle's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you ride during the first 300 miles (500km). During this period, avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.' Note: My salesman said not to exceed 7000 RPMs for the first 1000 miles?! As you are aware, is extremely difficult to avoid rapid acceleration :cool: !!! I have been told by my brother-in-law that I shouldn't baby it and break it in the way I will be riding it :twisted: . It shouldn't hurt anything if I 'get on it' a little during the break-in period, should it? What are your thoughts on the break-in period? TIRE PRESSURE Also the Owner's Manual suggests 42 psi front/rear. This tire pressure gives a rough ride. I have read in a post somewhere that it is safe to run 36 psi. Is that true? Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaXX Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 I will not be responsible for how your bike is broken in, but I do not baby shit!! There is a URL floating around regarding break in that is pretty much just the opposite of what Owners manals say. It really comes down to you and how you feel about it. I do my break in in stages and by 1,000 miles, I am flogging it hard. My first 3 rides are no more then 10 miles (5 out, 5 back) then let it sit and cool completely (heat cycle), Repeat. I usually change the oil around 150-200 miles as there is usually a bunch of metal in the oil (just the oil, filter and oil at 500). After that, I try to keep it below 8,000 RPM's, but I do run it hard and keep it from a single speed for a long time. In addition, if I accelerate real hard, I will often downshift and let it unwind hard. Like I said, after 1,000 miles, giddy-up. Tire Pressure: 34 Front/36 back (for everyday riding) 38 front/40 Rear when Touring. Welcome and congratulations. MaXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 i run 42 back and forth for a commute. twisties only 36-38. scrub in of new tires 36psi for 100k including twisties scrub. i did notice that the first 5-6k of mileage on my new 2002 was harsher and then my fat ass seemed to break in the suspension and soften it up :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Here is usefull information, www.mototuneusa.com In reality it does not contradicts manual. Welcome to break-in flaming wars :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmille Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 Put the motor through a few heat cycles and then let her rip! as for air pressure, 36f, 38R all the time. MHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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