Run in instruction / suggestion for new SV

[Zapf]

Hello all,

Can someone elighten me with run in instructions for an SV?

tkns

[Cajun]

Hello all,

Can someone elighten me with run in instructions for an SV?

tkns

tons of different opitions follow the running in instructions, also gives you chance to learn the bike dc:<

[James Deuce]

Hello all,

Can someone elighten me with run in instructions for an SV?

tkns
Ask your dealer or read the owners manual. There's normally a comprehensive manufacturers run-in guideline.

[vifferman]

Hello all,

Can someone elighten me with run in instructions for an SV?

tknsWe've had this thread. There's the "ThrashTheLivingBejeesusOutOfItSoYouTeachItHowLifeI sGoingToBe" school, or the "BabyItGentlySoItDoesn'tDevelopAPersonalityDisorder" school. In short, you have to decide whether you want it to be a WildChild or a ZootScoot.
And then there's lots of arguing about which is best, as they're mutually exclusive, and if you make the wrong choice, your bike is ruined for life, and people will laugh at you.

[manuboy]

He's right. I asked this somewhere in New Member Speak a while back.

And like FS said, two schools of thought. I sort of followed the manual (there are explicit instructions in there), gave it the odd rark. If i had it all over again, i'd have given it more. And more.... and more. ;)

Just make sure you do an oil / filter change early on. I did one at 300km.

they also like to be washed, hugged, cuddled, whispered too, gently stroked and ah.. oops. :o

[Cajun]

Pretty much my run in was told keep under 7k rpm for first 1000kms or something silly like that i ran in nicely for first 500kms then starting running it a little harder once i got to 1000kms ride it like i was plan on riding it

[jimbo600]

Hello all,

Can someone elighten me with run in instructions for an SV?

tkns

Run it in as per the manual for half the recommended period. Then change the oil and filter and thrash the crap out of it.

This is a compromise between the two schools of thought in regard to run in procedures.

[Blakamin]

they also like to be washed, hugged, cuddled, whispered too, gently stroked and ah.. oops. :o
You're starting to sound like a Ducati owner :yes:

[Cajun]

Run it in as per the manual for half the recommended period. Then change the oil and filter and thrash the crap out of it.

This is a compromise between the two schools of thought in regard to run in procedures.

i saw you lurking on gixxer.com boy

[toads]

congrats on your new baby Zapf, i suggest running it in by making the engine work hard sometimes, because the rings need to bed in properly and the engine needs to be under load to do this, being too gentle with a new engine can lead to the rings not bedding in sufficiently well enough and can cause excessive oil consumption and general gutlessness .

[2_SL0]

BRM has a article about running in, in the latest issue.

[Zapf]

Here is what I found...

Link - MotoMan (http://mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm)

had a read of Toyota's 1.6 4AGE Atlentic race engine run in instruction as well.... and its similar in line to what the above link mentions...

[jimbo600]

i saw you lurking on gixxer.com boy

Been a member of that forum for a while now. I knew it was you due to the Tauranga location details.

They can wank on a bit over there aye.

[LB]

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I'm of the "run-it-in-pretty-much-like-you-ride-it-but-be-extra-careful-not-to-lug-it-and-don't-overrev-the-shit-out-of-it-and-lots-of-heating-up-and-cooling-down-short-trips-and-don't-sit-in-one-rev-range-for-long-or-you'll-glaze-the-bore" school.
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[Cajun]

Been a member of that forum for a while now. I knew it was you due to the Tauranga location details.

They can wank on a bit over there aye.

yeah they can i been a member for long time, i don't really say much i just lurk for info

[White trash]

On one wheel. Preferably the rear. :msn-wink:

[ching_ching]

Hi Zapf,

Rode my bike straight up like she was meant to be ridden from right out of the crate. Played a tune on the gear box, lots of accel and decel (put rings, etc under pressure to get good bedding). DON'T LUG THE MOTOR. Like others have said, also changed filter and oil pretty early (flush out all the shavings shit early on). Didn't stick to the manufacturers recommendations. But then again I can be a carefree and reckless barstad so that kind've explains things. :ride: :banana:

ching

[Blakamin]

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.Congrats on the new bike Zapf. 650 or 1000? Colour? Piccies? From Whitelocks or Letts?

I'm of the "run-it-in-pretty-much-like-you-ride-it-but-be-extra-careful-not-to-lug-it-and- don't-overrev-the-shit-out-of-it-and-lots-of-heating-up-and-cooling-down- short-trips-and-don't-sit-in-one-rev-range-for-long-or-you'll-glaze-the-bore" school.
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Imagine the poor prick who had to put that on the blackboard/letter thingo for school photos :Pokey:

[jimbo600]

yeah they can i been a member for long time, i don't really say much i just lurk for info

I can't believe that the other day someone was asking advice on how to remove his lower fairing, and his mate said to buy new plastic fastners as you had to cut the nipple of the old ones.

[Cajun]

I can't believe that the other day someone was asking advice on how to remove his lower fairing, and his mate said to buy new plastic fastners as you had to cut the nipple of the old ones.
well they are stupid yanks, more money than sence

[vifferman]

Imagine the poor prick who had to put that on the blackboard/letter thingo for school photos :Pokey::killingme :2thumbsup That's very good, Blakamin. :first:

[manuboy]

You're starting to sound like a Ducati owner :yes:

Should i get worried if i start to look like one???? :bleh:

[Blakamin]

Should i get worried if i start to look like one???? :bleh:
dunno...i dont even look like one yet.... need some sunnies and maybe.... ahhh..fergetaboutit
I haven't got Ducati-owner-dollars! one day I might buy a Ducati keyring tho!

[LB]

dunno...i dont even look like one yet.... need some sunnies and maybe.... ahhh..fergetaboutit
I haven't got Ducati-owner-dollars! one day I might buy a Ducati keyring tho!
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Give me a PM when you're ready for the first Ducati Accessory Shopping Spree and I'll give you some lessons!

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[Blakamin]

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Give me a PM when you're ready for the first Ducati Accessory Shopping Spree and I'll give you some lessons!

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coooooool... a lesson from the master! :not:
I'll start saving now and should be sussed by.. hmmm... 2008 or there abouts (already saving for a new back tyre)
will PM ya when I have the $$$

[Zapf]

Hi Zapf,

Rode my bike straight up like she was meant to be ridden from right out of the crate. Played a tune on the gear box, lots of accel and decel (put rings, etc under pressure to get good bedding). DON'T LUG THE MOTOR. Like others have said, also changed filter and oil pretty early (flush out all the shavings shit early on). Didn't stick to the manufacturers recommendations. But then again I can be a carefree and reckless barstad so that kind've explains things. :ride: :banana:

ching

what ya mean by LUG ing the motor? ;)

[Zapf]

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.Congrats on the new bike Zapf. 650 or 1000? Colour? Piccies? From Whitelocks or Letts?

I'm of the "run-it-in-pretty-much-like-you-ride-it-but-be-extra-careful-not-to-lug-it-and-don't-overrev-the-shit-out-of-it-and-lots-of-heating-up-and-cooling-down-short-trips-and-don't-sit-in-one-rev-range-for-long-or-you'll-glaze-the-bore" school.
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650S from Whitelocks. Picking it up Friday :) that is tomorrow!!!!

woopy woopy yay yay,
woopy woopy yay

[vifferman]

what ya mean by LUG ing the motor? ;)Running it one (or more) gears too high, instead of changing down, or using too few revs (same thing).
It loads the small/big end bearings too much, and encourages the pinkies in the enjin to PINK.

Where's Whitelocks when it's at home? :spudwhat:

[LB]

Where's Whitelocks when it's at home? :spudwhat:

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Whitelocks is a Suzuki dealer in Wanganui.

Andrew Bretherton who is one of the salesmen there punted an SV650 very well in the Suzuki Series a season or two ago - he's such a smooth rider, he made it look so easy.

Let us know what you think of the new bike Zapf.
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