Ninja 300 Break-In Procedure

Xplorguy · March 22nd, 2013, 02:07 PM

According to the Owners Manual you are not to exceed 4,000 RPM in the first 500 miles (this is all of 36 mph in 6th) and 6,000 RPM (about 54 mph in 6th gear) for the next 500 miles.
The manual also indicates this is seriously necessary.
This sort of break-in seems next to impossible to make happen in that it seems unbelievably unrealistic.
Comments and opinions on break-in?

subxero · March 22nd, 2013, 02:16 PM

a debate as old as time its self

do some searches, check out various break in methods and choose the one that makes the most sense in your head. And if something goes wrong with the bike take it back to dealer and always claim you followed their proceedure

tfkrocks · March 22nd, 2013, 02:22 PM

I did a hard break in and my bike is fine.

Trailerboy531 · March 22nd, 2013, 02:35 PM

hard break in, don't be a bitch.

Tigerpaw · March 22nd, 2013, 03:22 PM

Every time you feel the need to discuss "break in procedures", change your oil. Your bike will last a long time.

Seriously. I think your bike will be fine.

Seriously.

alex.s · March 22nd, 2013, 03:37 PM

there are various different parts of the bike that "break-in". brakes for example are one item that take about 100 miles until they are really fully bedded in. when talking about the engine itself, what is breaking in is; each cylinder is honed with a cross hatch pattern that effectively makes the cylinder one big file. as the engine breaks in, the cross hatch file pattern scrapes away part of the piston rings. the piston rings and cylinder wall eventually smooth out from running, and after they are smooth, the cylinders will take full compression. what most people seem to miss is that 95% of this occurs in the first 15 or 20 minutes of the engine running. the bike is ran for a minimum 2-3 miles at the kawasaki factory. which means the engine is already almost entirely broken in by the factory. after that its only relatively minor things breaking in like brakes and clutch

Jiggles · March 22nd, 2013, 03:53 PM

That's incorrect, you are not supposed to let the revs go under 6000rpm, see this video for proper procedure

Link to original page on YouTube.

allanoue · March 22nd, 2013, 05:08 PM

Joshorilla · March 22nd, 2013, 06:38 PM

Urgh, I grow tired of these, either ride it like the book says or ride it to the max. Tbh, it makes no difference other than the gentle way is manufacturer supported.

geeker · March 22nd, 2013, 06:40 PM

Turn key, press start, kick stand up, in gear, and go.

TheDementedDrummer · March 23rd, 2013, 12:39 AM

The first like 400 miles of all three of my bikes was at the track

psych0hans · March 23rd, 2013, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDementedDrummer

The first like 400 miles of all three of my bikes was at the track

Rich Boy!!!

allanoue · March 23rd, 2013, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

Turn key, press start, kick stand up, in gear, and go.

Best part of this method is it works well with all other break in methods.

LoneRonin · March 23rd, 2013, 05:13 PM

no, its not necessary at all. Its only necessary for them to cover their own asses in case something happens.

drbyatch · April 4th, 2013, 01:47 AM

I was a chump and followed it -

rode very gingerly and had some very lesiurely rides.
however it's just as important to know how to ride gingerly as it is to haul ass.

csmith12 · April 4th, 2013, 05:50 AM

+1 to your patience...

Hans_Brix · May 7th, 2013, 02:52 AM

You may as well read the most-often cited reference for running the hell out of your motor doing break-in:

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

It's scientific; it has pictures, and stuff.

lgk · May 7th, 2013, 05:42 AM

ride it like its hot.

ETA unless you're a noob, then take it easy.

JohnnyBravo · May 7th, 2013, 10:46 AM

I tried to break my bike in for like the first 5-10 miles, then Rode it normal.
As of yet my bike has not exploded

Xplorguy · May 7th, 2013, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I tried to break my bike in for like the first 5-10 miles, then Rode it normal.
As of yet my bike has not exploded

Yah, I think if you were to try and follow the Kawi procedure to the letter you would have a full season of "no real riding" and be run over by the prevailing traffic. I turned to a self mandated hybrid break-in procedure developed by the need for speed, the siren song of high rpm's and the complete loss of patience...............

JohnnyBravo · May 7th, 2013, 01:24 PM

I kept it under 6k for a few minutes letting it engine break about 10 times maybe, then just rode the durn thing... Not one problem. I agree with ya on the book answer ain't no fun, and could be dangerous if ya don't have a place to ride it all those miles at horribly low rpms

psych0hans · May 17th, 2013, 08:03 AM

Hi guys, I'm picking up my new 300 tomorrow (I'll start a new thread once I have it) and the bike I'm getting will have almost 80 miles already on the clock. Is there any point trying to do the motoman break in? Or am I already past that point? Also, if I do, how soon should I change the oil and filter? Cheers!!!

Yakaru · May 19th, 2013, 01:40 AM

If I recall correctly Kawasaki has these guidelines for ALL their bikes, at the same RPMs, regardless of engine size -- which is why it sounds so silly for the 250/300.

allanoue · May 19th, 2013, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Hi guys, I'm picking up my new 300 tomorrow (I'll start a new thread once I have it) and the bike I'm getting will have almost 80 miles already on the clock. Is there any point trying to do the motoman break in? Or am I already past that point? Also, if I do, how soon should I change the oil and filter? Cheers!!!

Ride your bike as if it was already broken in (it is) change your oil and filter at about 600 miles

Edit: If you normally red line a lot, change it now.

anacron · May 20th, 2013, 10:27 AM

I'm surrounded by hills in Berkeley so keeping an upper RPM limit of 4k is quite impractical. In fact, keeping it that low in my surroundings will seriously bog down the engine and cause more wear and tear.

So, I've been quite liberal with the RPM but make it a point to not redline or go beyond, say, 6.5k or 7k. Other than that I basically shift through all the gears to vary the RPM and call it a day.

We'll see in a few hundred miles how things go at the break-in service.

c-dog · June 1st, 2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anacron

I'm surrounded by hills in Berkeley so keeping an upper RPM limit of 4k is quite impractical. In fact, keeping it that low in my surroundings will seriously bog down the engine and cause more wear and tear.

So, I've been quite liberal with the RPM but make it a point to not redline or go beyond, say, 6.5k or 7k. Other than that I basically shift through all the gears to vary the RPM and call it a day.

We'll see in a few hundred miles how things go at the break-in service.

I know you just got your bike recently and have like 150 miles on it. Did you change the oil yet? I'd do it before 200 just to be safe. I did mine before 150 and it was fine. I didn't see any flakes or glitter in the original oil.

LT505 · June 1st, 2013, 09:10 PM

I just got mine and was wondering if I should follow the manual. I don't think I am going to be able to keep it under 4k RPMs for 500 miles though. I was itching to rev it up higher than that my whole first ride. Ill probably just do it for 10-20 miles then start riding normally...not sure if thats a good idea or not.

Is changing the oil before 200 miles really needed?

Jiggles · June 1st, 2013, 10:45 PM

Why doesn't anyone watch the damn video?

LT505 · June 2nd, 2013, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Why doesn't anyone watch the damn video?

I did, it was hilarious lol.

adouglas · June 2nd, 2013, 09:06 AM

Here's what I did with my zero-miles GSXR. It's in reasonable agreement with motorman and is easy to do:

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/NewBike.html

YES YOU DO NEED TO CHANGE YOUR OIL RIGHT AWAY.

My ride home from the dealer was about 80 miles. I immediately changed the oil and you could SEE the metal flakes in it. It looked pearly.

If you've already gone past that critical first 70-80 miles, then Elvis has left the building. Just change your oil to get the initial metal shavings out, ride it normally, don't lug the engine, and don't bang it against the rev limiter either.

"Babying" it as the manual tells you to is not necessary.

LT505 · June 2nd, 2013, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Here's what I did with my zero-miles GSXR. It's in reasonable agreement with motorman and is easy to do:

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/NewBike.html

YES YOU DO NEED TO CHANGE YOUR OIL RIGHT AWAY.

My ride home from the dealer was about 80 miles. I immediately changed the oil and you could SEE the metal flakes in it. It looked pearly.

If you've already gone past that critical first 70-80 miles, then Elvis has left the building. Just change your oil to get the initial metal shavings out, ride it normally, don't lug the engine, and don't bang it against the rev limiter either.

"Babying" it as the manual tells you to is not necessary.

I am at 30 miles right now. I guess I will get the oil changed at 80.

Hans_Brix · June 2nd, 2013, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT505

I am at 30 miles right now. I guess I will get the oil changed at 80.

I've broken in 4 bikes using the Motoman procedure. The last two were Ninja 300s (one for the girlfriend). On my FJR, I was able to change the oil at 20 miles, due to distance from the place of purchase. The oil was FULL of metal (2006 FJR). Both Ninjas were ridden 38 miles of Motoman on their first day. Neither had any signs of metal in the oil. Next change will be at 1500 miles. Then 4500 miles we'll switch to synthetic.

And thanks to the member who published the list of compatible filters I was definitely helped by that.

Lastly, screw the tech at the Kawasaki factory who installs oil filters with an air impact wrench. I should have saved pictures of what our two filters looked like once I got them off. If ammo weren't so expensive right now, I'd have shot both of them full of .45 caliber holes.

RidingBear · June 30th, 2013, 08:42 PM

has anybody not had a problem unscrewing the factory oil filter? had to hammer it with a screwdriver.

I did a hard break in. I picked up my new ninja 300 this sat. Drove all the way to Santa Monica to the beach and back home, total of 70 miles. I varied rpms mostly in the 3-5k, but a few times went up to 6-7k and I got a little over 10k.

Changed oil+filter (KN 303) today and it was full of big metal specks.

I think I will change oil around 600 miles and then switch to synthetic (the renown walmart Rotella T6)

Jiggles · June 30th, 2013, 11:13 PM

Ur doing it wrong

tsiratiug · July 2nd, 2013, 06:21 AM

I've never 'broken in' any new vehicle I've ever bought - car or motorcycle.

I change the oil after the first 200-300 miles and again before 1000. That's pretty much my break in.

I've asked two head mechanics, at the local Kawasaki and Suzuki dealerships, if they have ever seen a mechanical breakdown or long term damage from not breaking in a bike. Neither could recall a single issue directly related to not breaking in.

Until I get burned by it, I ignore the break in and just ride it - relaxed on my commute, spirited on my weekend mountain rides.

bl4ckph4nt0m · July 9th, 2013, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

That's incorrect, you are not supposed to let the revs go under 6000rpm, see this video for proper procedure

Link to original page on YouTube.

HAHA I was dying as I was watching it.

mheitman · July 9th, 2013, 12:12 PM

Love it.. Lol @ Pro Tip - " Do Illegal **** "

Break it in like you are going to ride it. Hard and fast. And remember kids, passing zones on rural 2 lanes are for Buick's overtaking tractor trailers.

JohnnyBravo · July 10th, 2013, 03:47 PM

Video???

March 22nd, 2013, 02:07 PM	#1
Xplorguy ninjette.org member Name: Norman Location: Eugene, Oregon Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): BMW K12RS, DL650 , New 2013 "WonderBike" Ninja300SE Posts: 52	Ninja 300 Break-In Procedure According to the Owners Manual you are not to exceed 4,000 RPM in the first 500 miles (this is all of 36 mph in 6th) and 6,000 RPM (about 54 mph in 6th gear) for the next 500 miles. The manual also indicates this is seriously necessary. This sort of break-in seems next to impossible to make happen in that it seems unbelievably unrealistic. Comments and opinions on break-in?

March 22nd, 2013, 02:35 PM	#4
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	hard break in, don't be a bitch. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

March 22nd, 2013, 03:22 PM	#5
Tigerpaw ninjette.org guru Name: Tom Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 '09 Boulevard C50. '08 250r(TOTALED BY DEER) Posts: 467	Every time you feel the need to discuss "break in procedures", change your oil. Your bike will last a long time. Seriously. I think your bike will be fine. Seriously. __________________________________________________ CHEERS!!!

March 22nd, 2013, 03:37 PM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	there are various different parts of the bike that "break-in". brakes for example are one item that take about 100 miles until they are really fully bedded in. when talking about the engine itself, what is breaking in is; each cylinder is honed with a cross hatch pattern that effectively makes the cylinder one big file. as the engine breaks in, the cross hatch file pattern scrapes away part of the piston rings. the piston rings and cylinder wall eventually smooth out from running, and after they are smooth, the cylinders will take full compression. what most people seem to miss is that 95% of this occurs in the first 15 or 20 minutes of the engine running. the bike is ran for a minimum 2-3 miles at the kawasaki factory. which means the engine is already almost entirely broken in by the factory. after that its only relatively minor things breaking in like brakes and clutch __________________________________________________
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March 22nd, 2013, 03:53 PM	#7
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	That's incorrect, you are not supposed to let the revs go under 6000rpm, see this video for proper procedure Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 22nd, 2013, 02:16 PM	#2
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	a debate as old as time its self do some searches, check out various break in methods and choose the one that makes the most sense in your head. And if something goes wrong with the bike take it back to dealer and always claim you followed their proceedure

March 22nd, 2013, 02:22 PM	#3
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I did a hard break in and my bike is fine.

March 22nd, 2013, 05:08 PM	#8
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14

March 22nd, 2013, 06:38 PM	#9
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Urgh, I grow tired of these, either ride it like the book says or ride it to the max. Tbh, it makes no difference other than the gentle way is manufacturer supported.

March 22nd, 2013, 06:40 PM	#10
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	Turn key, press start, kick stand up, in gear, and go.

March 23rd, 2013, 12:39 AM	#11
TheDementedDrummer Present. Somewhat. Name: Neel Location: Bangalore, India Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 KTM Duke 200, 2011 Ninja 250r, 2011 Ducati Monster 796, 2014 Kawasaki ZX10r Posts: 227	The first like 400 miles of all three of my bikes was at the track __________________________________________________ Highest speed on two wheels- 230 km/h Beat that.

March 23rd, 2013, 05:13 PM	#14
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	no, its not necessary at all. Its only necessary for them to cover their own asses in case something happens. __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

April 4th, 2013, 01:47 AM	#15
drbyatch ninjette.org member Name: Heath Location: Sydney Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 18	I was a chump and followed it - rode very gingerly and had some very lesiurely rides. however it's just as important to know how to ride gingerly as it is to haul ass.
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April 4th, 2013, 05:50 AM	#16
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	+1 to your patience... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 7th, 2013, 02:52 AM	#17
Hans_Brix ninjette.org newbie Name: Hans Location: Baltimore, MD Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, FJR, Diavel, CB700SC, CL175, SR500E, Goldwing Posts: 3	You may as well read the most-often cited reference for running the hell out of your motor doing break-in: http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm It's scientific; it has pictures, and stuff.

May 7th, 2013, 05:42 AM	#18
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	ride it like its hot. ETA unless you're a noob, then take it easy. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

May 7th, 2013, 10:46 AM	#19
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I tried to break my bike in for like the first 5-10 miles, then Rode it normal. As of yet my bike has not exploded

May 7th, 2013, 01:24 PM	#21
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I kept it under 6k for a few minutes letting it engine break about 10 times maybe, then just rode the durn thing... Not one problem. I agree with ya on the book answer ain't no fun, and could be dangerous if ya don't have a place to ride it all those miles at horribly low rpms

May 17th, 2013, 08:03 AM	#22
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Hi guys, I'm picking up my new 300 tomorrow (I'll start a new thread once I have it) and the bike I'm getting will have almost 80 miles already on the clock. Is there any point trying to do the motoman break in? Or am I already past that point? Also, if I do, how soon should I change the oil and filter? Cheers!!! __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

May 19th, 2013, 01:40 AM	#23
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	If I recall correctly Kawasaki has these guidelines for ALL their bikes, at the same RPMs, regardless of engine size -- which is why it sounds so silly for the 250/300.

May 20th, 2013, 10:27 AM	#25
anacron ninjette.org guru Name: Adi Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 380	I'm surrounded by hills in Berkeley so keeping an upper RPM limit of 4k is quite impractical. In fact, keeping it that low in my surroundings will seriously bog down the engine and cause more wear and tear. So, I've been quite liberal with the RPM but make it a point to not redline or go beyond, say, 6.5k or 7k. Other than that I basically shift through all the gears to vary the RPM and call it a day. We'll see in a few hundred miles how things go at the break-in service.

June 1st, 2013, 09:10 PM	#27
LT505 ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: PA Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 121	I just got mine and was wondering if I should follow the manual. I don't think I am going to be able to keep it under 4k RPMs for 500 miles though. I was itching to rev it up higher than that my whole first ride. Ill probably just do it for 10-20 miles then start riding normally...not sure if thats a good idea or not. Is changing the oil before 200 miles really needed?

June 1st, 2013, 10:45 PM	#28
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Why doesn't anyone watch the damn video? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 2nd, 2013, 09:06 AM	#30
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Here's what I did with my zero-miles GSXR. It's in reasonable agreement with motorman and is easy to do: http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/NewBike.html YES YOU DO NEED TO CHANGE YOUR OIL RIGHT AWAY. My ride home from the dealer was about 80 miles. I immediately changed the oil and you could SEE the metal flakes in it. It looked pearly. If you've already gone past that critical first 70-80 miles, then Elvis has left the building. Just change your oil to get the initial metal shavings out, ride it normally, don't lug the engine, and don't bang it against the rev limiter either. "Babying" it as the manual tells you to is not necessary. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

June 30th, 2013, 08:42 PM	#33
RidingBear ninjette.org newbie Name: RidingBear Location: LA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 4	has anybody not had a problem unscrewing the factory oil filter? had to hammer it with a screwdriver. I did a hard break in. I picked up my new ninja 300 this sat. Drove all the way to Santa Monica to the beach and back home, total of 70 miles. I varied rpms mostly in the 3-5k, but a few times went up to 6-7k and I got a little over 10k. Changed oil+filter (KN 303) today and it was full of big metal specks. I think I will change oil around 600 miles and then switch to synthetic (the renown walmart Rotella T6)

June 30th, 2013, 11:13 PM	#34
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Ur doing it wrong __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 2nd, 2013, 06:21 AM	#35
tsiratiug ninjette.org member Name: James Location: North Georgia - Lake Lanier Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Triumph Bonneville T100, 2010 Ninja 250R SE (SOLD), 2002 Honda Rebel Posts: 62	I've never 'broken in' any new vehicle I've ever bought - car or motorcycle. I change the oil after the first 200-300 miles and again before 1000. That's pretty much my break in. I've asked two head mechanics, at the local Kawasaki and Suzuki dealerships, if they have ever seen a mechanical breakdown or long term damage from not breaking in a bike. Neither could recall a single issue directly related to not breaking in. Until I get burned by it, I ignore the break in and just ride it - relaxed on my commute, spirited on my weekend mountain rides.

July 9th, 2013, 12:12 PM	#37
mheitman ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: Amish Country Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '04 919 / '08 250r / '95 xr100 Posts: 39	Love it.. Lol @ Pro Tip - " Do Illegal **** " Break it in like you are going to ride it. Hard and fast. And remember kids, passing zones on rural 2 lanes are for Buick's overtaking tractor trailers.

July 10th, 2013, 03:47 PM	#38
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Video??? __________________________________________________

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