How to Break in a New Motorcycle

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How to Break in a New Motorcycle

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@footyjr52 2 ай бұрын

As a new rider on a new bike, This video was the reassurance I needed that my motor isn't dying from the 3 times I accidently revved to 6-7k my first time in traffic.

@jonathonlong6504 Жыл бұрын

Glad you covered this. The motorcycle break in period is such a controversial topic, yet in the the end it’s simple, just don’t be stupid and ride your bike like you usually would. Like you said engineering has come so far in the past decade. If you’re buying a Japanese bike you truly shouldn’t worry.

@seekter-kafa Жыл бұрын

now you said it -it really depends on the bike, some bikes are manufactured old school, while some are so precise it doesnt matter

@SquireSCA Жыл бұрын

It's largely the boomers regurgitating what they learned in the 70's. That was HALF A CENTURY ago, and things have changed, but they haven't bothered to update "what they know"...

@ryanslaven3482 11 ай бұрын

My new yamahas engine broke at 109 miles

@designertech192 10 ай бұрын

@@ryanslaven3482same even i did baby brekin still it got crank shaft problem

@Highway9mm 10 ай бұрын

@@designertech192errr which Yamaha?

@SquireSCA Жыл бұрын

Cycle World or MotorCyclist did a video on this a couple years ago... They took two identical bikes, broke one in by the manual, and the other by wringing its neck near redline much of the time. When done, they ran them on the dyno, did oil analysis in a lab, compression and leak down tests and took the motors apart and took exact measurements... No appreciable difference between the two break in methods... I was recently asked to help break in a bunch of new Triumphs for this year's demo and promotional fleet... The tech in charge told us not to abuse them, but he preferred if we broke them in harder and put them through their paces...

@dustinlerch9272 Жыл бұрын

Excellent insight. Thank you.

@thainaaier Жыл бұрын

Also note the bike was a very understressed CB300R... so no stress even on full throttle. I would not do a hard break-in on a superbike with 200 bhp per liter and a 14,000 to 16,000 r/min red line.

@dustinlerch9272 Жыл бұрын

@@thainaaier No one would expect that. When I say “car” I don’t mean a Ferrari Enzo. When they say motorcycle, they don’t mean a track ready liter bike.

@SquireSCA Жыл бұрын

@@thainaaier I wouldn't;t do it entirely at redline either, but the point was, they did the exact opposite of the manual instructions and it was absolutely fine. I split the difference between the two. I break it in fairly hard, and have even broken a bike in at a track day...

@angelsmalls7044 Жыл бұрын

And after 30.000 miles?

@dextzapf Жыл бұрын

For me, aside from Yam's mentioned things about breaking in a motorcycle.. it also includes you and your new bike's 1st phase of relationship (like getting to know each other period). By the time that you are already familiar with how the bike behaves, handles, controls, etc. basically you're done breaking it in.

@bruddamanlo9036 Жыл бұрын

THIS COMMENT MADE IT SO EASIER FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND THANK YOU, its just put in easier words hahah but yuppp i would assume to!!

@ghaithk7167 10 ай бұрын

Agree! I took it easy getting used to the bike the first 200-300 miles then just rode it the way I like to ride

@st3v3n_j12 10 ай бұрын

@@ghaithk7167wat about old change do u recommend after those 200 to 300 miles to change oil ?

@SynicalBeats Жыл бұрын

As a master tech, and someone who has built many engines.. I completely agree with break it in exactly how you drive it.

@warrennorton6519 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@truthhouseproductions4968 Жыл бұрын

I bought a KLR650 off the showroom floor with 0 miles. Babied it for the first 100 miles, mostly city riding- stop and go then rode it normal. It did fine and still runs like a champ

@Chenreal23 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice and information I'm buying my first new bike tomorrow and I wasn't sure what was truth and what was bs After watching this I'm going to go just ride how i would around town and just keep it under 6k for the first 100 miles then 8-10k till the 600 mile service well working the tires and breaks

@52chevy3100 Жыл бұрын

I follow what a good portion of engine builders, racers, and dyno operators follow. Regardless of the internal combustion engine once the oil is up to maximum temperature then all dissimilar metals are fully expanded to their operating tolerances, and it's good to run it how it's gonna be used.

@jasoncarbajal6964 Жыл бұрын

Engine development engineer and I love hard break in. Compression and pressure

@mxslick50 Жыл бұрын

In the early 90's I totally rebuilt my 1986 FZ 750. The mechanic I bought it from said to first use the crappiest, straight 30w oil for the first 200 miles, then switch to good quality non synthetic for the next 3000, and finally to full synthetic after if I wanted to. For that first 200, no steady rpms but be sure to occasionally hit near the rev limiter. After the 200 and first oil change, ride it as hard as I wanted. I never did go full syn, but ran that bike hard for over 45,000 miles. It NEVER burned oil, lost only 2 or less psi compression, and did not even need valve adjustment. (Normal valve interval was 26,000 miles in the 5 valve per Genesis motor). So, break in moderately hard for first 200, then go all out after.

@thagingerninjer5391 Жыл бұрын

That crappy, straight 30w oil was awful advice. The rest wasn’t bad, but you want to break it in with something heavier in zinc, if you’re actually breaking it in. Crappy oil is just that, crappy. He was right about not switching to full synthetic right off the bat. It prolongs the breakin period, because it lubricates better. It doesn’t allow parts to wear into themselves as fast.

@angusmethane3802 2 күн бұрын

When breaking in my 2021 yz450fx: first 2-3 heat cycles didn’t see much torque but still seen increasing rpm. Around the 4th or 5th ride, I got her warmed up and ran it hard a few times down a local dirt road. Now I treat her very nice, very mellow for a 450. Great bike would recommend highly for enduro

@krispysweekendgarage6892 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Just got a bike with 2 miles, sv650. And I did follow the manufacturer recommendations for the first 250 miles. I took it up to 7k revs briefly a few times. Runs fine no issues. Getting ready for the first break in service. This video brought piece of mind and it is quite true what is stated. Thanks again!

@billbonu1639 9 ай бұрын

PEACE of mind, not a PIECE of your mind.

@SludgedB 3 күн бұрын

What did you think was gonna happen? It grenades at 1rpm over?

@nick_coles_art Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Ive just put a deposit down on my first bike. Brand new kawasaki z650. And ive been wonderinh about this break in period. After this vid im alot more confident about it. Thanks dude.

@overthoughtandunderstated 11 ай бұрын

Being that you bought a 650 for your first home, go soft break-in! ;)

@Alkany. Жыл бұрын

Got an Africa Twin last month as my first bike, im still breaking in (102 miles), i'm doing a bit of both since im not a hard driver (its my first big bike), 6 years ago i used to drive 150cc and 200cc from my uncles.

@Jenuin Жыл бұрын

I have actually broken in a motorcycle and dirt bike both soft and hard and never had an issue. I always warm them up then go. Proper oil changes etc are why I think is the most important other than having fun. 😂❤

@Gismo3333 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you don't keep your bikes that long. The issue with not breaking in a gearbox, don't show the first 2000 miles. And it starts with small problems like it is hard to get into neutral. Ever heard about that before? Or the bike pops out of gear, when you open the throttle a bit hard. That can be bad break in. You never know. Maybe it is not even possible to check it. Other then doing a experiment. But that is going to take years, lot of work. Cost a lot of money. Know one has time for that. or care if their toys break.

@Jenuin Жыл бұрын

@@Gismo3333 just saw your reply. My oldest bike is a 1973 and my newest is a 2022. I have had 2 stroke and 4 stroke motorcycles. I have completely rebuilt bikes of various sizes. I am a firm believer in fresh fluids and warm ups. If the motorcycle was built right. If everything has been seated correctly from main bearings, to piston rings all properly gapped & cleaned you shouldn’t have any issues. That being said it also depends on the type of motor. If you have a high strong racing motor that’s close to the edge you have to follow the rules of engagement. On the other side of you have an everyday reliable commuting motorcycle for the average rider… they are built to last even with the worst owner. It’s all up to how they are handled and if you know your machine and it’s characteristics.

@RoadRambl3r Жыл бұрын

How the hell did you know to make this video today?! I just ordered a new ninja 400 few hours ago!!! what kind of magic is that 😂

@juanmata3394 Жыл бұрын

What year bro

@Dobzie795 Жыл бұрын

@@juanmata3394 Er..he said new?

@AtomicBoo 4 ай бұрын

I knoww, im still waiting for the kawasaki dealership message that my new bike arrived, i cant freaking wait! Been bingewatching him and others like crazy!

@PSviewpoint 14 күн бұрын

Your absolutely correct I just bought a new 2024 ZX14R and went through the break in period and oil change

@userbadshah Жыл бұрын

I would say its about avoiding heat by keeping revs low. Too much heat may wear things out specially when new engine isn't clean. My bike ran really hot for 2 hours straight due to traffic right after I took the delivery. Even though I kept RPMs low I still engine doesn't like running in hot conditions of India. In evening it runs butter smooth, and bike feels alive.

@MikeColorblind2369 2 ай бұрын

I Just bought a 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan S on Tuesday. I have been following the manufacturer's break in period guidance and it has been brutal. The manual says during the first 250 miles that I should keep the RPMs under 4k and it is killing me! Putting around at 40mph on the back roads... However, Thanks to this video, I think I will just cruise on it like I planned to, Thanks Yammie!

@kegancook2360 Жыл бұрын

I know you dislike the engine but I just bought a new 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS. I live in a very rural area so bike selection is slim. I wanted an XSR700 or 900 but it just wasn’t happening. This video came out just in time though so I can learn how to break in that slug of an engine.

@cristianpuiulet1519 Жыл бұрын

The Z650RS is a fantastic bike, really great value for money! It may not be the most "charismatic" engine but it's a great engine, and I personally think the looks of the bike are great. Awesome choice, happy riding!

@2shoestoo Жыл бұрын

Why apologize for the brand of bike you purchased? You got a new bike and now your good to go, be safe!

@kegancook2360 Жыл бұрын

@@2shoestoo absolutely. I was just cracking jokes about how Yam hates on the Kawi 650 engine. I am super happy with my bike and excited to put some serious commuter miles on it this summer.

@cycle-98 Жыл бұрын

Nice I just bought a 2023 last week! I think for my uses,and at my current skill level, the 650 has plenty to offer.

@speedy1737 Жыл бұрын

Love ya Yam

@GreenDragon636 Жыл бұрын

I basically ride it from day 1 like I ride it on day 365. I don't bounce off the revi limiter or ride on the highway so I naturally ride with varying RPM around the Blue Ridge Mountain twisties.

@adam-mz5sn Жыл бұрын

I chose to do the gentle break in. Was just following the manufacturer recommendations. This is my first bike and should hit the 600 miles on my way home today. Got the oil change kit and what I need to clean and lube the chain ready to go. Also decided to get out the torque wrenches and go over the bike just to be sure things are right.

@SongJLikes Жыл бұрын

Well-played… especially making sure bolts are tightened. My bolts on my left foot peg mount got loose and I didn’t realize until one bolt had completely fallen out, and the one remaining bolt was hanging by a thread… luckily I was able to secure it , but if my left foot peg came off mid ride, that would have SUCKED.

@BibtheBoulder Жыл бұрын

600 miles for me today too.....can't beat a new bike.....

@TriumphBeezaman Жыл бұрын

When the Honda Fireblade first came out Honda told race teams it's good to go from the off & will give more power riding hard. They put a break in period in the hand book probably for people to familiarise themselves with such a powerful bike. My last CBR600 hand book didn't really say much about the break or at what rpm but my previous one did.

@Gismo3333 Жыл бұрын

That is because racing teams, and people riding their bikes on the road. Is not the same riding, not the same service intervals. Not even the same bikes or parts. You can never take advise from a race bike, to a road bike. They have service on the bike after every race. Do you tear down your engine after you taken your bike out for a weekend ride? Don't think so. Stop comparing your self with racers and race bikes. They also don't use the bikes that long. And chance parts all the time. If they blow a gearbox, they chance it… You would probably had to sell the bike, or wait to save up the money; to have a shop fix it. This is really spreading misinformation that really can hurt other people. But this is OK…?

@TriumphBeezaman Жыл бұрын

@@Gismo3333 if you read what i said it's what Honda said & not what i would do or recommend, it's all documented in the Haynes book of the Honda Fireblade CBR 900R by Rob Simmonds.

@Gismo3333 Жыл бұрын

@@TriumphBeezaman -- Stop using & in your comments. It seems like you are using it instead of "and". That is not what it mean. I think you did not understand or did not read my comment. You did not even understand your own first comment, it seems. This is a tip to a race team's, and to be used on race-bikes, that probably never runs more then 1-2K miles before it get trashed. You can't use this on road bikes with 3000 - 6000 mile intervals on service. Race-bike have a service after every race. And also closely monitored under the race. You never see a race-bike run 60 000 miles+… It is not the same bikes. Even if the names are similar.

@DrKampfpudding Жыл бұрын

Actually THIS is the real answer 👇 Do exactly what the manufacturer/ manual tells you to do . Modern motorcycles are driving computers . If you get a problem and the dealership reads out your bike and sees that you didn't give a fuck about the break in period then they have an argument for refusing warranty repair

@faintcosmos9232 Жыл бұрын

I have had two bikes in the past year and bought both with around 300 miles on them. I rode the first bike (Z 125) till around 1,000 miles and changed the oil I rode it hard and had no issues. The second bike (Duke 390) I have also rode hard and the owner's manual said to wait and change the oil at 2,400 miles which I thought was weird I have ridden about 2,000 miles on it and have now changed the oil and have found no issues. I guess my point is that yes you can change your oil early but if you are mechanically inclined you would notice any issues found. I am definitely on the side of hard break in.

@ivan.00.ruslan 11 ай бұрын

Thanks…I’m looking forward to doing a wheelie while leaving the dealership

@thagingerninjer5391 Жыл бұрын

I bought a new, 2021 cbr1000rr in august, and the manual literally said just be nice to it for the first 600 miles. Lol.

@marcmanalac8198 Жыл бұрын

Back in my day, the dealer I bought my dual sport from told me to just ride it normal not crazy. That’s it. This was 2 years ago.

@RacingEnclave Жыл бұрын

Just bought a new 2023 Z900, I have a 2005 R6 for the track and a grom. I totally don’t know which is the best break in because I ride fast.

@joshroberts6459 Жыл бұрын

On high end sports cars engines in the past few years, the computers (ECM) actually don't allow you to go above 4000rpm on the throttle for the first 500kms, then you do an oil change and it allows full throttle. That tells you everything you need to know.

@thagingerninjer5391 Жыл бұрын

Some sport bikes do the same thing. Although, my cbr1000rr manual just sad avoid heavy acceleration and braking until the 600 mile oil change. There aren’t many things besides our father in heaven that I trust, but Honda engineers are one of them. Lol.

@thagingerninjer5391 Жыл бұрын

@abdullahk1707 Жыл бұрын

yam please share your in depth observation of the motorcycle scene in india that you saw apart from Jaisalmer

@stoundingresults 3 ай бұрын

I changed the oil and filter at 400 miles after a rebuild, again at 400 miles and once more at 1000 on my 1995 nissan truck. And that little sucker idles smoooth. It burns gas so efficiently that water vapor drips on the exhaust. Oh by the way first 400 miles i kept it under 35 mph and off freeways, and sporadic take offs. Noticed the smoothness getting better and better each drive. Followed my mechanics orders of keeping it slow the first 400 miles, used O'rilleys conventional oil and filters, nothing fancy. I remember the first peppy accelaration going uphills.

@ardybat 9 ай бұрын

Its not only the piston, its equally important for the crankshaft bearing.

@juanjosegrafico Жыл бұрын

Hello! to get to those 600 miles , do you recommend to do it with long rides o short ones ? or its the same ? Thank you .. Greetings from Costa Rica

@TrenTonyo_NoobMoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Yam. I’ve been watching your videos religiously while I gear up to buy my 1st bike, a brand new CFMOTO 450SS. The break in period has been one of the more confusing things for me to understand. However, after watching this I feel like I have some minute understanding of the scientific or mechanical importance of the break in and that makes me feel a little better. 🦑

@bleedsmetal Ай бұрын

Thank You .

@hisaanhaq4116 Жыл бұрын

I rode my new gsxr 1000 r pretty normally for the first 375 miles didnt really go over 7-8krpm but used more load as miles increased and had some spirited rides, using plenty of throttle, bike never ran hard unless fully warmed up. Had first service done at 375 then hit 10kish rpm and after 500 miles 10-12krpm here and there, had a long highway ride too tried to vary revs at this point i was in high 500s 600 miles. I believe bike was pretty much run in way earlier than we think Just my 2 pence

@D31209 Жыл бұрын

Getting my first bike in the morning. Burnout and wheelie first thing. That's why I'm subscribed to Yammie Noob

@NykesterWaltzz Жыл бұрын

How’s your new bike?

@D31209 Жыл бұрын

@@NykesterWaltzz I love it can't wait to ride everyday

@MarkSmith-oy1dn Жыл бұрын

For me, I'm soon gonna become a motorcycle rider and I'm thinking of getting a triumph bonneville t100, do y'all have any tips on the break-in stage for that bike?

@PhillyFail Жыл бұрын

I don't know I'd probably do a combination of that. Run the manufacturer one then do hard breaking after but I guess it's done breaking in if you finish the manufacturer one but you know

@user-bf1fs6bl9u 11 ай бұрын

Well ,I run no more that 55 miles and hr on state streets that alow 55 mph for 500 mile change oil and filter at 500 and ride normal after. That has been exellent for all 5 of my motorcycles. Never have a engine problem.

@mala7794 Жыл бұрын

ryan f9 made a video explaining how to brake in a new bike. its pretty old but it is very intresting

@1069JKT Жыл бұрын

A Harley mechanic recommended getting up through the gears quickly to 3rd and 60mph, then let off and engine break, repeat 3 times…that breaks it in, the engine braking seats the seals. I did one bike per manufacturer and one this way and swear the engine break method felt like it ran smoother. Then change the oil at 100 -125 miles. After that, don’t go crazy but ride as normal. For the brakes, smooth progressive braking.

@BibtheBoulder Жыл бұрын

Excellent timing...literally just collected my new Hayabusa....

@thagingerninjer5391 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the turboing videos. 🤘🏻

@techtonicblast4421 Жыл бұрын

You got a busa and don’t already know how to break in a bike? God help you.

@BibtheBoulder 11 ай бұрын

Why? I last bought a new bike decades ago. Why should I be an expert on breaking a new bike in? @@techtonicblast4421

@epvp8349 8 ай бұрын

i’d say ride your bike like how you want it to, my grandfather bought a new motorcycle and took the “soft break in” route, and because he babied his bike too much, it runs slower compared to the other same model bikes. Moral of the story, just run it like how you would want the bike to run. Don’t worry too much about breaking it, especially if it’s a japanese brand.

@FairladyS130 4 ай бұрын

Hard break in involving plenty of varying load on the engine at medium revs with the occasional venture towards the red line. Don't let it lug at all or run at constant load/revs for long.

@JohnnieV Жыл бұрын

If the engines were tested at the factory did they run it before attaching the odometer?

@camgere Жыл бұрын

How many times do you see this in movies and TV shows? Guy gets in vehicle, starts it, and immediately burns rubber leaving. A nice lesson in vehicle abuse.

@theenzoferrari458 Жыл бұрын

Cry harder. Maybe you'll create a river so you'll float downstream away and find people that care. 😭😭😭💩🤡

@liaellemae 6 ай бұрын

I have a question and haven’t been able to find an answer but simply does the bike sound different before and after the break in period or does the break in period not affect how it sounds?

@Viyla Жыл бұрын

im about to buy a brand new MT-09 either '21 or '22. should i start popping dank nooners immediately or ride like a 900lb harley for 1000 kilometers

@JJJ-zs5nw 6 ай бұрын

I usually take an angle grinder to the tires to get em sticky. Then I will file down the brake pads to ensure the meat is causing the friction. Otherwise I just drive it on road and people a lawns to get the variable rpm’s.

@lucadegennaro734 3 ай бұрын

I've owned at least 10 brand new bikes from beginner to the big boys zx14,hayabusa etc. Cruisers to touring and sport ive never broke in a new bike I just rode it and never had a problem ever from all manufactures

@s.l.6736 Жыл бұрын

Hey Yammie, I can’t fiend a good video explaining kickback form a kickstart moter cycle, could you explain ?

@lidakihka9098 Жыл бұрын

I just hauled my bike(new 0 miles) home today in the back my truck, and I think I'll just ride it as I would normally do. I bought an after market exhaust but the service personnel at the dealership recommend leaving the factory exhaust until the 600 mile mark but I want to put on the exhaust already. Any input is greatly appreciated. TIA

@LoudPackProduction Жыл бұрын

if your not tuning/flashing then you can add the new exhaust now

@MRONETEN 2 ай бұрын

I always used the hard break in and not had any problems

@TacticalT 17 күн бұрын

I’ve been doing a mix of the two on my bike. Medium break in? I live in an area where highway is more of a convenience than a necessity so I haven’t had the need to take it on the highway yet.

@satur9satur9 Жыл бұрын

I don't hit limiter . But I break my bikes in a little hard. My 701 doesn't burn oil. Yet I hear many people complain about. 690/701 oil consumption.

@JMoroccoMisterBoy Жыл бұрын

Tks. much.

@___gab0954 Ай бұрын

And what about the Honda xr150 that is the same motorcycle of the past 15-20 years, how is the break in?

@cksrobloxlife8540 Жыл бұрын

They have done tons of research on this. There is no difference between a hard brake in and a soft brake in. You just need to just ride it like it’s intended to only thing you should do is change the oil more often until you hit 600 miles. You will have some metal flakes in it that is OK it’s common. The manual says don’t do high RPMs it’s because they don’t want you to break anything while it’s under warranty.

@Sunrazor 11 ай бұрын

The warranty here is 5 years on Yamaha and Honda. Suzuki has 7 years. Kawasaki 2 years. The manuals statement to avoid warranty claims can't be true. You will easily pass the break in period in a couple of months even if you don't ride alot.

@therealkerberos2288 9 ай бұрын

Don't be afraid to talk about a valve job to go along with that oil change.

@NryxMotoVlgz 9 ай бұрын

i have a brand new r3 and was going very light on it in the beginning. i’m only at 400 miles. today i hit 11k rpm’s just for a couple seconds never consecutively. is that alright?

@CensoredFreedom615 Жыл бұрын

I bought a new thumper for my first bike . Gotta take care of that piston. Its the only one I got.

@Gismo3333 Жыл бұрын

The more important, that is more important. Is to be smooth on the gearbox and all the controls. They you also learn to be a much better rider. They you mostly don't get problems later, with hard to get into neutral… Or the bike get hard to get in or out of some of the gears. Or even that the bike sometimes jump out of gear. Chancing the cylinder is noting compared to changing the gearbox. Or even fix some gears in the trans. That is when most people just buy a new engine, another part-bike or a new bike. So it is more to let the gear box loosen up before you wear in the gears. Or they are going to be way to loose when the gearbox loosen up.

@Jeremiah_Johnson139 21 күн бұрын

Something to keep in mind: A lot of modern motorcycles have a "tattle-tail" in the diagnostics. So if you deviate from the manufacturers break-in procedure in the manual, and something catastrophically breaks, they'll be able to tell when they hook it up to their diagnostic computer, when you try to get it repaired "under warranty". So.... hard-break-in if you want, but I wouldn't want a brand new (broken) motorcycle that I'm not only going to have to make the monthly payments on, but also have to come up with thousands of dollars to fix it, just so it will run!

@JoshDerenburger Жыл бұрын

Was planning on getting a new bike this year (if so be my first new new one) and was thinking of how to break in. Gonna be a jump in engine size so the break-in period is probably going to be me getting used to the size difference

@Gismo3333 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you are going up in power way to early. You should then have no problem doing a stoppy on your new bike… And don't be bothered at all by some car pulling out in-front of you. Changing lanes to miss cars. You should not have to get used to the bigger weight or power of the bike. Then you need more training on your small bike. Training to be better on a bigger bike, is really much hard and much more dangerous. It is like talking 5-10+ years (or maybe never) to learn what take 1-2 years on a smaller bike.

@thagingerninjer5391 Жыл бұрын

@@Gismo3333 literally nobody on the planet moves up in power and size on a motorcycle without some kind of adjustment period. Nobody. Every, single person that has ever went from a 600 super sport to a liter bike has had to take a bit to train their muscle memory again to allow for the difference in acceleration.

@thagingerninjer5391 Жыл бұрын

Josh, you’re doing it the right way, man. It will take some time getting used to a bigger bike. Good luck and be safe, man.

@fukyu3739 Жыл бұрын

You had my trust until I saw the hipster with the man bun on the google machine with the mood lighting in the background.

@proxxxx8903 26 күн бұрын

what happens when you cruise at a specific rpm for long periods? please someone explain

@DakotahNaugle Жыл бұрын

I’ve always been a fan of breaking the bike in how you plan on riding it 90% of the time.

@allenpalaganas2571 Ай бұрын

I just got my beginner 400cc bike and i didn’t read the manual. For the first day, I rode my motorcycle reaching 127km but when I saw the manual on the next day, it says there I should limit my speed to 60kmph. Should I be worried?

@8OneOfTheNobodies8 Жыл бұрын

I remember when my Z900 was new .. first 1000 km should be under 4000 rpm, that is pretty low for a "sport" bike

@chetlyp Жыл бұрын

My bike redlines at 8000 but yammie if you say I can't run up to 10,000 after 1000 miles I'm gonna do my best to run that bigger up there. If it's best for my bike than I trust you Yams.

@FraeschD Жыл бұрын

I have heard arguments on the hard break-in side that you need to build up oil pressure by riding it as hard as humanly possible to also fully seat the seal rings. I personally think it doesn't matter anymore how you break in the engine with todays motorcycles.

@Greasy__Bear Жыл бұрын

Most engines now have variable oil pumps and the pressure doesnt significantly change like it did 5-10 years ago.

@dalakwatsero1808 Жыл бұрын

For me as long as your mc is need power try not to limit it but try squeeze more power acceleration but not totally fully rev so after 100-300km I usually make a full throttle but limit time only until my mc power and fastened pickup

@billbonu1639 9 ай бұрын

Whut?

@Saftsband Жыл бұрын

Ya probably would have done this. A few months ago I bought a 2023 CRF250F new bud did not break it in😅

@poker8193 2 ай бұрын

I seat the rings by heat cycling before it leaves the shop so it can be tuned in the dyno and the owner don’t have to worry with it. Most guys are gonna go crack it wide open anyway after they pay 4k in upgrades

@Outlawv21992 Жыл бұрын

yeah Chris Moore himself bought a ZX10R and was roll racing it with like 50 miles on it.... he said the break in is for roookies...

@ridelikebuu Жыл бұрын

Most manufacturers nowadays do the engine break-in for you. Such as Aprilia

@Andre96272 8 ай бұрын

I do believe in not redlining it for the first 50-150 miles, keep the revs moving around, show it some load but no lugging, engine braking,, then drop that oil and send it! Change oil again about 1-200 miles later than normal intervals. Engines break in alot earlier than 1000 miles

@_only1yugi88 Жыл бұрын

I bought a grom brand new after breaking it in it had a misfire lol , unfortunately it was totaled

@Gismo3333 Жыл бұрын

How did you break a unbreakable bike? It's a Honda?

@jimmythecacodemon2397 Жыл бұрын

“Take heed to the manufacturer’s recommendations” ZX4RR wants you to keep it at or below 4k rpm, I tried that and in 6th gear I was going 42 mph, I think that’s one recommendation I definitely won’t be listening to 💀

@escadrila9271 4 күн бұрын

My first ride stalled it by moving into gear without pressing clutch. First 20p meter i went over 7rpm cause i was used to m car where i shift waay late and still in 4rpm. So i kinda rev it high for few second And drove 10rpm for 20 seconds. I hope i didn't damaged it....

@ko-ko5598 Жыл бұрын

Hard break in, to know if it breaks or not 😁

@killfase01 Жыл бұрын

Broke in my 2020 Vulcan s probably the softest way imaginable. Sitting at 25k miles no problems. Even took it in for the 15k mile valve lash check and they said just come back at 30k miles. Although i am gonna be coming up on my second clutch change pretty soon clutch soon but that's normal.

@billbonu1639 9 ай бұрын

2 clutches in 30,000 miles is NOT NORMAL.

@killfase01 9 ай бұрын

@billbonu1639 depending on how u ride now. My first was misadjusted from factory so it only had enough friction for normal riding but would slip riding hard in the twisties

@joe2479 Жыл бұрын

I think you should load and unload the engine. You know, engine braking. Accelerate, cruise a bit, engine brake. Also lots of heat cycles.

@hapyharyhard0n581 Жыл бұрын

Wait, ...you can buy a bike new!?!? ...I might have to try that sometime.

@OMI788 Жыл бұрын

Can I break in on a paddock stand?

@billi5920 Жыл бұрын

What about when u rebuild the engine? Or turbo the engine ?

@Gismo3333 Жыл бұрын

Go much more easy, and be smooth… No kangaroo riding. the new bikes are tested and run before you get it. The new parts are not used at all.

@AJRestoration Жыл бұрын

My uncle said "fukin send it" Just drive it. He said most engines are RTR-ready to ride from the factory.

@laez Жыл бұрын

My experience might just be anecdotal, however I’ve owned around 20 bikes now. The one time I didn’t follow the manufacturer’s break in instructions, at only a few thousand the engine seized. YMMV (hopefully) and the manufacturer did replace the bike. Circumstantial? Who knows!

@RealHooksy Жыл бұрын

I like engine longegivity

@davisb69 Жыл бұрын

Take it straight from the dealer to a track and keep it at red line until you reach the first thousand or so miles.

@Dylzhaar Жыл бұрын

I went on a tour of the triumph factory and the tour guide told us that there is no need for a break in period at all anymore for their bikes

@Sukhoi_Leeway Жыл бұрын

Yamaha YZFR6 2016!

@smus2845 Жыл бұрын

fz6r in the beginning lets goo lol

@smus2845 Жыл бұрын

@YammeNoob nice try

@hellfire08 Жыл бұрын

I beat the crap out of my 2019 klx 250 hard since 0 miles. About 6500 hard miles on it now and it runs perfect. Doesn’t even burn any oil 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Gismo3333 Жыл бұрын

You say that you "beat the crap out of my bike". But is that mean the same for others? That is all about what you mean. You can ride a bike hard, but be smooth and slow with the controls. And it is OK. Another speed demon, think that riding hard, is kicking it in to gears. Popping the clutch out hard, and hammering the throttle as fast as possible. Your bike can be perfect, and the other bike is a wreck. You have to give more details, if you are giving tips like this. Or the tip is doing more bad, then good.

@dmvbenz7536 Жыл бұрын

Lol I bought 2 of the same bikes, 1 dealer told me to take it easy until 500 miles The other dealer told me after 100 miles I can rip on it all I want

@cruze86 Жыл бұрын

Your that dream bike is Yamaha R1/R1M. Right?

@shinyokoyama948 Жыл бұрын

I think hard. I heard this years ago and for me its much easier to do hard break ins for me. My first street bike when I was 15 1/2 yrs old was a brand new i think 74 Honda XL250. Never broke it in rode this piss out off it never changed the oil. Dont even know how many miles I had on it and finally chipped a ring. Then kept riding it till it would not go any more. But nothing should off lasted almost 3 years being treated like that. Then I rebuilt it but while i was in there took a cam from an XL350 stuck it in there rejetted the carbs put a down swept less restrictive exualts and that thing poped way better. Then some fool wanted to trade for a Kawi Z1900 and a squid was borned. Since then i think proper maintnence is much more important then a wussy breakin which is boring or just ride and dont get stupid breakins.

@shinyokoyama948 Жыл бұрын

PS not a squid no more. Just ride a Suzuki Vstrom 1000 and a Honda st1300.

@StardustADV Жыл бұрын

guy at the dealer gave me funny advice: Gentle, low RPM riding for 300 miles... then just have fun for the next 300, rev her all the way up when you see the oportunity, just dont hold red-line for to long.