Running in a new bike

[Coldkiwi]

..having said all that, I rode (and still do) my GSXR fairly... umm.. firmly... for the first.. *checks the odometer* 4257 kms

glad to hear Grumpy's experience lines up with the moto man. I'd agree with 750Y as well about the tolerances given how fantastic the manufacturing machines are these days.

[FzerozeroT]

theory sounds good but why does he stress at the beginning that it is for four strokes only, what about my two stroke?

[Ogri]

Hey thanks for the responses guys.

Hey Ogri, out of interest, what kind of mileage/ distance are you getting with your SV650K3?

Hi Franco

Never felt the need to work it out - enjoying it too much. I know I get 250K before the light comes on (steady riding) and about 200K after a good thrash.

I reckon it will cost me more in rubber than petrol

I must be getting used to it now - the chicken strips are disappearing

[jimbo600]

I got myself a new GSXR750K3 a little over three months ago. Ran it in as per the manual for about 1000km's then ditched the oil/filter then took it to the 1/4 mile sprints at the Wairarapa.

So I'd say look after it for the first 1000 then change the oil and phrang it.

The gixxer goes like bloody f**k.

Modern jappers are good to go straight from the crate anyway.

[SPman]

theory sounds good but why does he stress at the beginning that it is for four strokes only, what about my two stroke?

Well, you could do what we used to do, back in ....19 mumble mumble.........
Run the engine hard til it just starts to seize, let it cool down, repeat process a couple of times, then hit the track, er, road!........mind you, we weren't worried about long term reliability
Worked a treat

[franco]

Thanks everyone for the responses. The weather here in Wellington has sucked for the last week or so so I haven't really taken it out as often as I have wanted to. Anyways, I've decided to use the following approach

- ride it like I intend to ride it, without loading the motor too much (or redlining)
- vary the RPM's as often as possible
- change the oil early (using a mineral, avoiding the synthetic)
- throw the woman (aka pillion) on the back now and then

cher cher, Franco

[merv]

You've been doing all the right stuff and yeah bugger the weather here the last few days. Last week was great while I was out dirt riding though so can't complain too much.

[marty]

look at sales reps and their new cars. they sure as shit don't run them in, and they never break em....