Break-in Question

kevheads · June 6th, 2011, 02:46 PM

Picked up my new 2011 Green 250 Saturday and started breaking it in yesterday following the wiki link break-in post,
http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/NewBike.html
I have 33 miles on it so far.The wife is bugging me for a ride. Is it to soon or is main break-in already done so the extra weight won't matter any, now. It would be just a short ride around town.

csmith12 · June 6th, 2011, 02:55 PM

Take her, its supposed to be fun right! Just keep your rpms under control and don't do anything crazy. It can take it.

Example; 100lb person during break-in vs 260lb person during break-in. The extra load will not matter in the end.

Just treat it as another ride/step in the break in.

kkim · June 6th, 2011, 02:56 PM

the bike will be fine.

My concern would be how much riding time/experience do you have? riding with a passenger should be done only after you've mastered how to ride proficiently by yourself.

Mizono · June 6th, 2011, 02:56 PM

First off congrats on the new bike. As far as the break in issue there are so many different opinions on it. I say taking her around the neighborhood wont hurt but again ill defer to those with more mechanical knowledge.

However i will say this. If you are a new rider i would get some more seat time before going two up. 33 miles isnt alot of experience. Im not insulting just stating a fact. Riding two up is ALOT different than just you on the bike. I know its hard to resist the other half when she wants to go for a ride(yes pun intended) but safety first my friend. LMAO

kevheads · June 6th, 2011, 03:07 PM

Thanks,
I grew up with dirt bikes,raced motocross for years, I'm 48 now, had been 30 years since I rode so I went through the Motorcycle Safety Course for a refresher since I'd never rode on the street. Plus I'm older and wiser to do crazy and dumb stuff like in our younger years.

NathanUc · June 6th, 2011, 03:25 PM

I did a 'hard break in' on mine and have no issues so far (2222miles pretty cool eh?). My uncle is a mechanic and told me to not worry about the break in that much as long as I get the oil changed around 600 miles.

Wasn't the perfect hard break in that utilizes a dyno, but I was all over the RPMS for the first 100 miles or so. After that I took it easy (MGP grower = too loud) until around 700 when I went crazy again.

kaiserz · June 6th, 2011, 03:30 PM

Make sure you guys have gear first before going 2 up.(it's better to be safe than sorry) riding in the dirt and in the street is different.
Ride it like normal, vary the rpm a bit, and most important, fresh new oil.

Sailariel · June 6th, 2011, 03:53 PM

Not to worry about break in. Just don't lug it down. On my Ninja--after 100mi, I rode it like I stole it. Never had a problem. Traded after 12000 miles and everything was perfect.

KGar · June 6th, 2011, 05:52 PM

I leaned toward the hard break-in and that worked out fine. Change your oil very frequently in the beginning though. I think mine was at 70,150,300,600,1000 and shell rotella t6 syn at 1500 mi. Vary the rpm's.

Reddoak · June 6th, 2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevheads

Thanks,
I grew up with dirt bikes,raced motocross for years, I'm 48 now, had been 30 years since I rode so I went through the Motorcycle Safety Course for a refresher since I'd never rode on the street. Plus I'm older and wiser to do crazy and dumb stuff like in our younger years.

It had been quite a few years between my 250 and the prior street bike, over 15 or so.

Honestly, let the wife buy her own or wait a little bit. Set a mile goal, like around 250 or so, before you ride 2 up. Better safe than sorry, and 250 miles can go quickly.

rockNroll · June 6th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Take her for a ride, the bike will be fine

June 6th, 2011, 02:46 PM	#1
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	Break-in Question Picked up my new 2011 Green 250 Saturday and started breaking it in yesterday following the wiki link break-in post, http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/NewBike.html I have 33 miles on it so far.The wife is bugging me for a ride. Is it to soon or is main break-in already done so the extra weight won't matter any, now. It would be just a short ride around town.

June 6th, 2011, 03:25 PM	#6
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	I did a 'hard break in' on mine and have no issues so far (2222miles pretty cool eh?). My uncle is a mechanic and told me to not worry about the break in that much as long as I get the oil changed around 600 miles. Wasn't the perfect hard break in that utilizes a dyno, but I was all over the RPMS for the first 100 miles or so. After that I took it easy (MGP grower = too loud) until around 700 when I went crazy again. __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

June 6th, 2011, 03:53 PM	#8
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Not to worry about break in. Just don't lug it down. On my Ninja--after 100mi, I rode it like I stole it. Never had a problem. Traded after 12000 miles and everything was perfect. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

June 6th, 2011, 05:52 PM	#9
KGar Mid Life Crisis Name: Ken Location: Phoenix, Arizona Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (Passion Red); 1999 BMW K1200RS (Marrakesh Red) Posts: 81	I leaned toward the hard break-in and that worked out fine. Change your oil very frequently in the beginning though. I think mine was at 70,150,300,600,1000 and shell rotella t6 syn at 1500 mi. Vary the rpm's. __________________________________________________ Kleen Air removed, Cali emissions removed, drilled slides, 15/43 JT's, 150/60 Rear

June 6th, 2011, 07:17 PM	#11
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Take her for a ride, the bike will be fine __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

June 6th, 2011, 02:55 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Take her, its supposed to be fun right! Just keep your rpms under control and don't do anything crazy. It can take it. Example; 100lb person during break-in vs 260lb person during break-in. The extra load will not matter in the end. Just treat it as another ride/step in the break in.

June 6th, 2011, 02:56 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	the bike will be fine. My concern would be how much riding time/experience do you have? riding with a passenger should be done only after you've mastered how to ride proficiently by yourself.

June 6th, 2011, 02:56 PM	#4
Mizono ninjette.org member Name: David Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red Ninja 250R Posts: 167	First off congrats on the new bike. As far as the break in issue there are so many different opinions on it. I say taking her around the neighborhood wont hurt but again ill defer to those with more mechanical knowledge. However i will say this. If you are a new rider i would get some more seat time before going two up. 33 miles isnt alot of experience. Im not insulting just stating a fact. Riding two up is ALOT different than just you on the bike. I know its hard to resist the other half when she wants to go for a ride(yes pun intended) but safety first my friend. LMAO

June 6th, 2011, 03:07 PM	#5
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	Thanks, I grew up with dirt bikes,raced motocross for years, I'm 48 now, had been 30 years since I rode so I went through the Motorcycle Safety Course for a refresher since I'd never rode on the street. Plus I'm older and wiser to do crazy and dumb stuff like in our younger years.

June 6th, 2011, 03:30 PM	#7
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Make sure you guys have gear first before going 2 up.(it's better to be safe than sorry) riding in the dirt and in the street is different. Ride it like normal, vary the rpm a bit, and most important, fresh new oil.

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