I'm a little worried...

zenrush · April 22nd, 2010, 08:35 PM

I just turned 100 miles on my '09 today. Most of my riding has been stop light to stop light so keeping the rpms down has been relatively easy for the most part. However I have had to take it up on the Loop (posted limit is 60) a few times. How touchy is the bike about the break-in process?

BlueRaven · April 22nd, 2010, 08:40 PM

I wouldn't worry.

2WheelGuy · April 22nd, 2010, 09:18 PM

Ride it like you stole it.

kkim · April 22nd, 2010, 09:23 PM

Yep, ignore the break in procedures. Ride the bike as you need to and enjoy it.

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

jonthechron · April 22nd, 2010, 09:29 PM

Ride it like if it was a ZX-14 on a drag track

headshrink · April 22nd, 2010, 09:36 PM

Must be your first bike.... or at least first new bike. How did I know? Reminds me of me

You're good, as is your bike.
If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't have babied it like you are "supposed to."

zenrush · April 22nd, 2010, 09:59 PM

Yep. It is indeed my first bike. More importantly though I bought it with the intent that it be my daily transportation. I plan to only take the car or jeep when weather is a factor or a trunk is necessary so it is really important that I take good care of my new ride.

Thanks!

sombo · April 22nd, 2010, 10:03 PM

Well there is debate on that the factory break-in is actually a bad thing for bikes. The logic this "mechanic" (motoman) uses seems sound, but I'm not an engineer. Also I never had a car where you had to baby it for 1000 miles before you could actually drive it. Drive it normal varying your RPMs along the entire range and change the oil more often then is recommended in the first few hundred miles and your bike will absolutely love you for it.

headshrink · April 22nd, 2010, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sombo

Well there is debate on that the factory break-in is actually a bad thing for bikes. The logic this "mechanic" (motoman) uses seems sound, but I'm not an engineer. Also I never had a car where you had to baby it for 1000 miles before you could actually drive it. Drive it normal varying your RPMs along the entire range and change the oil more often then is recommended in the first few hundred miles and your bike will absolutely love you for it.

+1 (at least according to the majority of my reading)

Mine is a commuter too, so ditto on the babying. I do strongly suggest that you buy a service manual and PROPER tools, and learn to service the bike yourself.... as you are comfortable and gain confidence. You will save THOUSANDS of dollars over the life of your bike. Yes, THOUSANDS! Be smart about it..... if you aren't comfortable at first, go ahead and take it to the dealer, but make it a goal to learn a new skill every time it is serviced. Just about everything can be done at home, although I'm sure there are exceptions for those odd jobs that not everyone needs to do.

QuarterBoreNinja · April 23rd, 2010, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2WheelGuy

Ride it like you stole it.

This right here... Back in the late '70's an old mechanic I knew told me much the same information regarding break-in that MotoMan now has on the web here: http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

I've followed this type of break-in pattern on every motorcycle I've ever owned with absolutely no ill effects. I've also rebuilt many motors over the years, my own and bikes owned by friends and have seen poor ring seals on bikes that were babied during break-in, engines I broke in and later rebuilt did not show ring blow-by. The pictures on the MotoMan website showing the differences are very telling...

YMMV...

headshrink · April 23rd, 2010, 08:48 AM

I think I am going to buy a new bike to test this theory

ninja250 · April 23rd, 2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2WheelGuy

Ride it like you stole it.

+1

I did 45mph for the first 100mi then did the moto man breakin the rest of the way.

Half and half.

My engine is a lil screamer.

headshrink · April 23rd, 2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja250

+1

I did 45mph for the first 100mi then did the moto man breakin the rest of the way.

Half and half.

My engine is a lil screamer.

Mine isn't.... but then again, I followed the manual as close to the letter as I could

rockNroll · April 23rd, 2010, 09:33 AM

My break-in period for the 250 was like 12 miles.... riding it home from the dealer, in da rain.

riiken · April 23rd, 2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuarterBoreNinja

This right here... Back in the late '70's an old mechanic I knew told me much the same information regarding break-in that MotoMan now has on the web here: http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

I've followed this type of break-in pattern on every motorcycle I've ever owned with absolutely no ill effects. I've also rebuilt many motors over the years, my own and bikes owned by friends and have seen poor ring seals on bikes that were babied during break-in, engines I broke in and later rebuilt did not show ring blow-by. The pictures on the MotoMan website showing the differences are very telling...

YMMV...

That's an awesome link. I have it bookmarked. Thanks!

April 22nd, 2010, 08:35 PM	#1
zenrush ninjette.org member Name: Russ Location: Texas Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 650R, 2009 250R (sold) Posts: 55	I'm a little worried... I just turned 100 miles on my '09 today. Most of my riding has been stop light to stop light so keeping the rpms down has been relatively easy for the most part. However I have had to take it up on the Loop (posted limit is 60) a few times. How touchy is the bike about the break-in process?

April 22nd, 2010, 08:40 PM	#2
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I wouldn't worry. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

April 22nd, 2010, 09:18 PM	#3
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	Ride it like you stole it. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

April 23rd, 2010, 09:33 AM	#14
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	My break-in period for the 250 was like 12 miles.... riding it home from the dealer, in da rain. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

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zenrush ninjette.org member Name: Russ Location: Texas Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 650R, 2009 250R (sold) Posts: 55	Yep. It is indeed my first bike. More importantly though I bought it with the intent that it be my daily transportation. I plan to only take the car or jeep when weather is a factor or a trunk is necessary so it is really important that I take good care of my new ride. Thanks!

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sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Well there is debate on that the factory break-in is actually a bad thing for bikes. The logic this "mechanic" (motoman) uses seems sound, but I'm not an engineer. Also I never had a car where you had to baby it for 1000 miles before you could actually drive it. Drive it normal varying your RPMs along the entire range and change the oil more often then is recommended in the first few hundred miles and your bike will absolutely love you for it.

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headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I think I am going to buy a new bike to test this theory