Quote Originally Posted by JamesD
RE: Running in

Most of the knowledgeable people i haved spoken to (myself not included) would recommend using the rev range but just keep it slow and progressive, no snatching of the throttle. As indictated on other posts, running at the same revs for long periods is not going to give the motor much of a work out.
The other thing to remember with running in an engine is use the gears more, basic rule of thumb Ive kept to is 1/2 revs for 250 miles (ie Red line at 8000 stick to 4000 max) then 3/4 for the next 500. Dont panic if it goes over slightly but as already posted, resist the temptation to wind her open to the throttle stops for at least 1000 miles to be totally safe as engine rebuilds can be costly and time consuming!!!

Must admit too that Im suprised to here you need to run in a new bike. I only used to need to do it after a re-bore or fitting new pistons & rings etc.

Always remember to give the brakes time to "bed-in" that way they WILL stop when you need them too!

If all else fails check what they say in the owners hand book!! :