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Aryan · 05-18-2009, 10:29 AM

Topic Approved.

ken cool · 05-18-2009, 10:41 AM

Yes. We have been through this before. This topic existed in the "old" xBhp. I have not tried it. I would not want to try this on a 1.1 Million INR bike. If I were a multimillionaire, probably... else I go with the manual.

insanebiker · 05-18-2009, 10:47 AM

I am also with the manual. But ocassional speed bursts are okay.

Motoman's way or manual's way, u just drain the oil after a couple of 100 kms and pour in fresh oil. That would help u a lot.

Raoul Black · 05-18-2009, 11:08 AM

my fz-s just finished the break in period, and i did let her rip on a few occasions like did touch 100+ but only for few moments before i backed down, even in the manual it say "Avoid prolonged operation above 4500rpm" before 500 km & 6500 rpm before 1000 km & rev the engine freely through the gears & i have found when i compared it with another fz-s that had also come for its first service that my bike's pick up was much smoother than his, even the mechanic & the other biker thought the same, so i think you should take the engine to its high points but not for long & occasionally.

yezdian · 05-18-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tha~Punk-chetan

Ok i know what i'm starting here is one of the hotly debated topics all around.
But sheer curiosity has led me here to discuss this amongst all the experienced bikers here.

The users manual says that one should take it easy for the initial 1000km and under 7k rpm and so on.
While motoman's way just tells one to ride hard ripping the bike from day1.
Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

Is there anybody who has followed the latter?

If so do post your comments about how your bike fares compared to those broken in using the users manual method.

IMHO my whole body just shivers thinking about motoman's way of r(a)ip(e)ping the bike from the beginning.... its downright scary.
But i'm just a beginner ... would definitely like to hear the veterans comments about this.

PS. I'm sorry if this had been posted earlier but i did use the search feature and didnt get an exclusive thread for this.

hey we have gone through this earlier... i thk there is some logic it in too.. bikes become free after being driven hard... i thk most of u might have experienced it ..

ceasar · 06-20-2009, 04:35 PM

have a look at this controversial topic ..and pour your views ...

Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

i don't know whether this guy is talking truth or not ..experts this is for you plz clarify the doubts

Aryan · 06-20-2009, 04:45 PM

Topic Approved.

Samarth 619 · 06-20-2009, 05:00 PM

It says you should Hard Rev an engine during its initial days too?!

My only question to this guy is --> Honda/ Yamaha/ Suzuki are reputed manufacturers. They spend so much in R&D ...

Why would they give us wrong info when they say "Ride slow for first 100 miles" ?? Any explanation?

Puneet1 · 06-20-2009, 05:01 PM

this has been posted many times before i guess

TnT · 06-20-2009, 05:05 PM

This is the Motoman method right? Well.. he doesn't say that the companies' methods are wrong explicitly, he actually tries to give a reason but that we will know only if we buy some e-book of his.. but at the same time he gives a logical explanation as to why his method also works!

And if I'm not wrong, there are a few xBhp members who've broken in their engines the Motoman way! I forgot who it was.. but he told me that the bike has absolutely no problems and is running smoothly! I'd suggest stick to the normal break-in method... unless someone can vouch for it in person!

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ken cool Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 4,677	Yes. We have been through this before. This topic existed in the "old" xBhp. I have not tried it. I would not want to try this on a 1.1 Million INR bike. If I were a multimillionaire, probably... else I go with the manual. __________________ The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better! BMW Motorrad Days 2011 Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour

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insanebiker Petrol Head Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: India Posts: 1,236	I am also with the manual. But ocassional speed bursts are okay. Motoman's way or manual's way, u just drain the oil after a couple of 100 kms and pour in fresh oil. That would help u a lot. __________________ When everything comes ur way, u r in the wrong way ;)

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ceasar Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: vaPi(GUJ),HyD(TeMp),MeDaK(AP) Posts: 1,075	Break in secrets have a look at this controversial topic ..and pour your views ... Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power i don't know whether this guy is talking truth or not ..experts this is for you plz clarify the doubts __________________ ------------------------------- Without Knowledge, Skill cannot be focused. Without Skill, Strength cannot be brought to bear and without Strength, Knowledge may not be applied. - Alexander the Great's Chief Physician Last edited by ceasar; 06-20-2009 at 06:19 PM.

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05-18-2009, 11:08 AM	#24 (permalink)
Raoul Black Thrill Seeker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 188	my fz-s just finished the break in period, and i did let her rip on a few occasions like did touch 100+ but only for few moments before i backed down, even in the manual it say "Avoid prolonged operation above 4500rpm" before 500 km & 6500 rpm before 1000 km & rev the engine freely through the gears & i have found when i compared it with another fz-s that had also come for its first service that my bike's pick up was much smoother than his, even the mechanic & the other biker thought the same, so i think you should take the engine to its high points but not for long & occasionally.

06-20-2009, 05:00 PM	#28 (permalink)
Samarth 619 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rajasthan Posts: 2,801	It says you should Hard Rev an engine during its initial days too?! My only question to this guy is --> Honda/ Yamaha/ Suzuki are reputed manufacturers. They spend so much in R&D ... Why would they give us wrong info when they say "Ride slow for first 100 miles" ?? Any explanation?

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06-20-2009, 05:05 PM	#30 (permalink)
TnT DuhHHH... FreSh MeaT...!!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AP - 29G Posts: 627	This is the Motoman method right? Well.. he doesn't say that the companies' methods are wrong explicitly, he actually tries to give a reason but that we will know only if we buy some e-book of his.. but at the same time he gives a logical explanation as to why his method also works! And if I'm not wrong, there are a few xBhp members who've broken in their engines the Motoman way! I forgot who it was.. but he told me that the bike has absolutely no problems and is running smoothly! I'd suggest stick to the normal break-in method... unless someone can vouch for it in person! __________________ http://www.facebook.com/tnt.tarun

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