Run in instruction / suggestion for new SV

[White trash]

On one wheel. Preferably the rear.

[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.

ching

[Blakamin]

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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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Imagine the poor prick who had to put that on the blackboard/letter thingo for school photos

[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

That's very good, Blakamin.

[manuboy]

You're starting to sound like a Ducati owner

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

[Blakamin]

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

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!
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.

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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