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Ducati999 · September 24th, 2018, 05:14 AM

Hello everyone,
Many of you know me and that I am always working on something on my bikes(some say too often). I first heard this rumor from my father when he bought his Ninja and I have read it a few times on line. Would be nice to hear what everyone here thinks since this is the biggest gathering of Ninjette owners around.

The rumor is: You don't have to do the first valve check till 3 or 4,000 miles. The dealer told my dad to hold off until then because of the break in procedure. He said the valves don't fully seat in the first 1,000 miles so its better to wait. I did the valves on the wifes bike @1,000 and they were well within spec. I told my dad that since he does his own work, he should check at 1,000 just to be sure. What have you done and at what mileage? Also have you heard the same rumor?

September 24th, 2018, 05:14 AM	#1
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Valve adjust question Hello everyone, Many of you know me and that I am always working on something on my bikes(some say too often). I first heard this rumor from my father when he bought his Ninja and I have read it a few times on line. Would be nice to hear what everyone here thinks since this is the biggest gathering of Ninjette owners around. The rumor is: You don't have to do the first valve check till 3 or 4,000 miles. The dealer told my dad to hold off until then because of the break in procedure. He said the valves don't fully seat in the first 1,000 miles so its better to wait. I did the valves on the wifes bike @1,000 and they were well within spec. I told my dad that since he does his own work, he should check at 1,000 just to be sure. What have you done and at what mileage? Also have you heard the same rumor?