New Kawasaki. New Life.

**3L4NS1R** · 24th July 2008, 12:05

Hi all, just bought my first bike at the start of the week, a 2008 Kawasaki KLX250R, and loving every minute of it. Once question that keeps puzzling me, is the break-in as important with a modern bike as it was with bikes pre-85? (my father keeps stressing the point).

**geoffc** · 24th July 2008, 15:50

Originally Posted by 3L4NS1R

Hi all, just bought my first bike .. One question that keeps puzzling me, is the break-in as important with a modern bike as it was with bikes pre-85? (my father keeps stressing the point).

Welcome to KB. In answer to your question yes & no. The bike not so much but you yes.
The bike engine should not be plugged, ie low revs & straining up a hill or slope to start with. Don't rev the guts out either. A run-in period will not hurt the bike.
But most importantly you need to get familiar with your machine, how it handles etc. Become one with the bike so you know what to expect. That will take several months practice around town & out on the open road especially where there are nice bends. For some riders they never learn.
Travel & learn from other experienced riders.
If your old man or his mates have had previous riding experience, take note. They are still alive so they didn't do everything wrong!
Cheers & safe riding.

**cr125nz** · 6th August 2008, 21:52

yeah as above just take it easy till you get to no your bike and if your bike doesnt have a hour clock pay to get 1 as this will help you with service times etc welcome to kb and happy riding