Why is Kawi's break in recommendation...

wild-bill · November 7th, 2010, 10:08 PM

...always 4,000rpm for 500 miles and 6,000 for 500-100 miles? I remember going to the dealer and looking at all the bikes. On the speedo or tach, it had that little sticker with that info. But it was the same on all bikes whether it had a 6,000 redline or 13,000. How can the break in RPMs be the same for all engines? That can't be right??

kkim · November 7th, 2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wild-bill

...always 4,000rpm for 500 miles and 6,000 for 500-100 miles? I remember going to the dealer and looking at all the bikes. On the speedo or tach, it had that little sticker with that info. But it was the same on all bikes whether it had a 6,000 redline or 13,000. How can the break in RPMs be the same for all engines? That can't be right??

it isn't.

Alex · November 7th, 2010, 10:13 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Break-in

jonthechron · November 7th, 2010, 10:18 PM

By any chance did you take a look at the link I posted in Nacho Ninja's thread about Motomans method?

If not, here it is.

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

Personally this is my favorite method of breaking in an engine..

wayanlam · November 7th, 2010, 10:29 PM

i followed motoman's break in, changed out the oil and filter about 4 times before i brought the bike in to the dealer for their "recommended" 1st oil change at 500Km.

bike is running good, im at about 12.000 Km now.

jonthechron · November 8th, 2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kawboyCAFE

you wasted alot of oil and filters.

What's wrong with changing your oil a few times during break-in? Oil is pretty cheap to begin with, and so are crappy filters.

Motoman actually recommends the first oil change at 20 miles when using his method. I didn't believe this until I did it and my oil was FULL of metal shavings and junk. Even the second oil change at 300 miles had a good amount of shavings in it, and some gasket junk too.

November 7th, 2010, 10:08 PM	#1
wild-bill seeking twisties Name: Bill Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 650R, '09 250R special edition Posts: 199	Why is Kawi's break in recommendation... ...always 4,000rpm for 500 miles and 6,000 for 500-100 miles? I remember going to the dealer and looking at all the bikes. On the speedo or tach, it had that little sticker with that info. But it was the same on all bikes whether it had a 6,000 redline or 13,000. How can the break in RPMs be the same for all engines? That can't be right?? __________________________________________________ Bill

November 7th, 2010, 10:13 PM	#3
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November 7th, 2010, 10:29 PM	#5
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	i followed motoman's break in, changed out the oil and filter about 4 times before i brought the bike in to the dealer for their "recommended" 1st oil change at 500Km. bike is running good, im at about 12.000 Km now. __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

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November 7th, 2010, 10:18 PM	#4
jonthechron ninjette.org sage Name: Jon Location: Usa Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): magHitVE Posts: 649	By any chance did you take a look at the link I posted in Nacho Ninja's thread about Motomans method? If not, here it is. http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm Personally this is my favorite method of breaking in an engine..