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    RE Classic 500 Run in inquiry - bullet experts help

    Hi guys

    I am a proud owner of a brand new Bullet CL 500 ( desert storm) after a wait period of 8 month

    I have a confusion with regards to the running in the bike.

    The dealer told me not to take the bike above 50kmph for till first service (500km)


    however a mechanic at another RE showroom advised me to take it higher than 50kmph as if any issue is there then this would be the right time to identify and replace it as bike is in guarantee period.


    so right now totally confused , should I ride under 50kmph or shall I ride normally allowing the bike to touch 80kmph which is easily possible during my 10km up and 10km down to and fro trip to and from office.


    as of now I have completed 100km riding at 40-50kmph - shall I continue or shall i start pushing the bike


    some people say if I keep it at 40-50 mark then bike will be tuned to that and wont be good when riding at higher speeds.
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    Re: RE Classic 500 Run in inquiry - bullet experts help

    Query Approved

    First off congrats on your new acquisition. Secondly, though most manufacturers recommend a set speed, reading the manual more carefully states that "varying throttle" rather than a fixed position break in riding would help the rings more adjust suitably.

    Basically don't ride at a set 50 55, vary the throttle say occasional jolts of <=75kmph, this way the engine wears uniformly, as opposed to just in a particular pattern, which we don't want.

    Cheers!
    VJ
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    The girl said, 'NO!'


    And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


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      Re: RE Classic 500 Run in inquiry - bullet experts help

      Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
      Query Approved

      First off congrats on your new acquisition. Secondly, though most manufacturers recommend a set speed, reading the manual more carefully states that "varying throttle" rather than a fixed position break in riding would help the rings more adjust suitably.

      Basically don't ride at a set 50 55, vary the throttle say occasional jolts of <=75kmph, this way the engine wears uniformly, as opposed to just in a particular pattern, which we don't want.

      Cheers!
      VJ
      Thanks VJ

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        Re: RE Classic 500 Run in inquiry - bullet experts help

        Originally posted by dimitrz View Post
        as of now I have completed 100km riding at 40-50kmph - shall I continue or shall i start pushing the bike
        Please see this: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/...ml#post1047569

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          Re: RE Classic 500 Run in inquiry - bullet experts help

          Thanks Daniel

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