How should I break my bike in?

[ferrari_chris]

Hi guys.

I've recently purchased a new VL 250 and I'll be riding it home from the dealer - a distance of about 160km.

As it's brand new, is this open road ride on the way home going to be determental to the life of my engine? Is there anything I can do on the way home (not going over certain speeds, etc. - the VL doesn't have a tach.) to make sure everything runs in nicely and nothing gets hurt? Should I just get a trailer and drag it home on that?

Any and all help appreciated.

Thanks.

[bsasuper]

Just get on and ride it home, and dont be scared to twist that throttle.

[325rocket]

dont hold it at the same RPM for too long, i.e. vary the revs.

[p.dath]

Just get on and ride it home, and dont be scared to twist that throttle.

+1. Wouldn't tend to ring it out - just ride it.

[ferrari_chris]

dont hold it at the same RPM for too long, i.e. vary the revs.

Hmmm, this is what I've heard.

What's too long though? 1min? 5mins? 10mins?

There will be stretches of 100km/h cruising.

[ynot slow]

If in doubt ask dealer,usually vary the speed,making sure not to lug it in high gears,use gearbox,and enjoy the ride.

[86GSXR]

Yep, and the manual will state the recommended procedure. Enjoy the ride