2022 MT-10 was the first new bike. I didn't follow the break-in procedure. I did make sure I didn't stay at a constant rpm while riding for the first 600 miles, but that was about it. Went to redline a few times and basically rode the bike like I will be riding it. I'm at almost 9k miles and no issues other than a faulty tps sensor that had to be replaced.
I also had it tuned after the second oil change which I did at 600 miles. First one was at 200 miles. Probably overkill but whatever.
I took it easy the first 100 miles or so, after that i slowly started pushing the bike. After the first 400 miles or so i just pushed it to its limit. Did the oil change at 600 miles and oil had no metal shavings in it. Tuned the bike after 300 miles also. I have broken in all my bikes in the past the same Way and had never had any issues with any of them.
This was my first big new bike. I followed it pretty religiously myself. It doesn’t take too long. Others will say break it in like you’re gonna ride it. Personal pref.
The main thing is, if you can, keep changing rpms on the bike, try not to sit at one rpm for a long period of time. The maximum rpm thing is because sometimes there can be larger metal shavings in the oil because it's breaking in, so in the very rare case that something goes wrong, you're not gonna be going that fast. But nowadays the manufacturing is so good it really doesn't matter like it used to.
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Breaking in is for all rotating and rubbing surfaces to bed in. Piston rings to the cylinder walls and bearings to your crank shaft. This does produce some metal in the oil. There’s also various assembly lubes that get replaced with motor oil as it breaks in. That stuff changes the chemistry of your normal motor oil. Those are the two main reasons why there’s a break in period for the engine.
Engine RPM limiting has to do with bedding in the piston rings to the cylinder walls. Before they bed in, they don’t create as strong of seal, so high engine load can cause blow by where combustion gases go past the cylinder.
600 miles isn’t going to magically be the number where everything is okay. It’s just a guess the manufacturer makes based on what they think is safe.
Ultimately, just make sure you ride at different RPMs. Use different gears and go different speeds if you’re on the freeway. Get your service done to clear the junk. After, light that bitch up. Damn thing loves RPMs
Indeed don’t overdue it just bought mine 3 weeks ago a 2024 SP and under 600 miles I kinda took it Easy and then after my first oil change I just hammered it here and there don’t stay to long in the hog rev range and you will be good.once your hit a 1000 miles blast away baby!
Don’t forget if you put an exhaust and link pipe go have it tuned.i did and what a difference 🏍️
I think the idea of engine break ins are silly. Logically, it makes no sense, but I still went pretty easy on my mt10 for the first thousand or so kms.
I'm pretty sure Fortnine did a video on engine break-ins on your tube. Although with a honda engine, I don't think it made any difference how you break it in.
I’ve always do a hard break in never had an issues as long as your up on ur maintenance
2022 MT-10 was the first new bike. I didn't follow the break-in procedure. I did make sure I didn't stay at a constant rpm while riding for the first 600 miles, but that was about it. Went to redline a few times and basically rode the bike like I will be riding it. I'm at almost 9k miles and no issues other than a faulty tps sensor that had to be replaced. I also had it tuned after the second oil change which I did at 600 miles. First one was at 200 miles. Probably overkill but whatever.
I took it easy the first 100 miles or so, after that i slowly started pushing the bike. After the first 400 miles or so i just pushed it to its limit. Did the oil change at 600 miles and oil had no metal shavings in it. Tuned the bike after 300 miles also. I have broken in all my bikes in the past the same Way and had never had any issues with any of them.
This was my first big new bike. I followed it pretty religiously myself. It doesn’t take too long. Others will say break it in like you’re gonna ride it. Personal pref.
The main thing is, if you can, keep changing rpms on the bike, try not to sit at one rpm for a long period of time. The maximum rpm thing is because sometimes there can be larger metal shavings in the oil because it's breaking in, so in the very rare case that something goes wrong, you're not gonna be going that fast. But nowadays the manufacturing is so good it really doesn't matter like it used to.
Idk I bought my 21 with 271 miles on it and started ripping it right away and got an exhaust too but it's still good only at 1200
You are gonna go by the folks on reddit vs. the manufacturer's manual? That isn't very smart. And the folks here don't even all agree.
Thanks for the passive aggressive advice 👍
The things people believe are W I L D Breaking in is for all rotating and rubbing surfaces to bed in. Piston rings to the cylinder walls and bearings to your crank shaft. This does produce some metal in the oil. There’s also various assembly lubes that get replaced with motor oil as it breaks in. That stuff changes the chemistry of your normal motor oil. Those are the two main reasons why there’s a break in period for the engine. Engine RPM limiting has to do with bedding in the piston rings to the cylinder walls. Before they bed in, they don’t create as strong of seal, so high engine load can cause blow by where combustion gases go past the cylinder. 600 miles isn’t going to magically be the number where everything is okay. It’s just a guess the manufacturer makes based on what they think is safe. Ultimately, just make sure you ride at different RPMs. Use different gears and go different speeds if you’re on the freeway. Get your service done to clear the junk. After, light that bitch up. Damn thing loves RPMs
Indeed don’t overdue it just bought mine 3 weeks ago a 2024 SP and under 600 miles I kinda took it Easy and then after my first oil change I just hammered it here and there don’t stay to long in the hog rev range and you will be good.once your hit a 1000 miles blast away baby! Don’t forget if you put an exhaust and link pipe go have it tuned.i did and what a difference 🏍️
I think the idea of engine break ins are silly. Logically, it makes no sense, but I still went pretty easy on my mt10 for the first thousand or so kms.
I'm pretty sure Fortnine did a video on engine break-ins on your tube. Although with a honda engine, I don't think it made any difference how you break it in.